WMT 3068, Fiveways, Birmingham, 1991

West Midlands Travel chose Metrobus 3068 to be Birmingham's 'Centenary of transport' heritage bus. The newly delivered bus was decorated with images of various modes of public transport that had served the city from 1889 - 1989.

 

Looking a little grubby, 3068 is pictured on Calthorpe Road, Fiveways, Birmingham in 1991. The damaged front roof dome was replaced before the bus was painted out of this livery.

 

History for 3068 (courtesy of wmbusphotos.com)

3/89 - New to Acocks Green Garage

7/89 - To Birmingham Central Garage

10/89 - Returned Acocks Green

Late 91 - early 92 - bus painted out of its heritage livery

7/94 - Transferred to Wheatley Street, Coventry

7/09 - Withdrawn from use

14/8/09 - Sold to Ashman, Great Addington, Northants.

5/16 - Sold into preservation. No further information.

 

Done