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Click here for a higher resolution image MCW METROBUS MK1 - ARRIVA THE ORIGINAL TOUR (LONDON SIGHTSEEING) - Photograph 1

This photograph was taken at Victoria, London on 3 April 2003 and shows fleet number MB399 (GYE399W). This vehicle is similar to GYE539W as represented by C'sM MCW-73103

Photograph © Bob Belcher



Click here for a higher resolution image MCW METROBUS MK1 - ARRIVA THE ORIGINAL TOUR (LONDON SIGHTSEEING) - Photograph 2

This photograph shows an unidentified vehicle in the livery represented by C'sM model MCW-73103

Photograph © C'sM



Click here for a higher resolution image MCW METROBUS MK2 - BIRMINGHAM CORPORATION

This photograph shows the nearside view of Metrobus fleet number 2872 (B872DOM). This is the exact vehicle to be released by Corgi as model OM45112

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Click here for a higher resolution image MCW METROBUS MK2 - BIRMINGHAM CORPORATION

This photograph shows the offside view of Metrobus fleet number 2872 (B872DOM). This is the exact vehicle to be released by Corgi as model OM45112

Photograph © Dave Walls



Click here for a higher resolution image MCW METROBUS MK2 - CAMBRIDGE BLUE (ENSIGNBUS)

This photograph was taken outside Cambridge Railway Station on Friday 5 December 2003 and shows fleet number 141 (A441UUV). This is the actual vehicle that was represented in LT Red livery as C'sM model number MCW73301 (see the photograph lower down this page of the same vehicle in its LT red livery)

Photograph © Bob Belcher



Click here for a higher resolution image MCW METROBUS MK2- EAST KENT

This photograph was taken in the Spring of 1988 and shows fleet number 7746 (E746SKR). This vehicle is similar to fleet number 7754 (E754UKR) as represented by Corgi OOC model 45104

Photograph © Bob Belcher



Click here for a higher resolution image MCW METROBUS MK1 - GREATER MANCHESTER TRANSPORT

This photograph taken during July 2003 shows fleet number 5001PS (GBU1V) on route to the Fleetwood Rally. 5001PS has been preserved by the SELNEC Preservation Society. This is the actual vehicle represented by Corgi OOC model OM45115

Photograph © Lea Worrall



Click here for a higher resolution image MCW METROBUS - LONDON TRANSPORT M1 - Photograph 1

This photograph shows fleet number M1 (THX101S) and was taken in Golders Green during April 1986. This is the actual vehicle represented by Corgi model 45103

Photograph © Phil Hambling



Click here for a higher resolution image MCW METROBUS - LONDON TRANSPORT M1 - Photograph 2

This photograph shows the nearside view of the above and was taken at Brooklands Runway on 9th April 2000.

Photograph © John Bennett



Click here for a higher resolution image MCW METROBUS - LONDON TRANSPORT M6 - Photograph 1

This photograph was taken outside Harrow Leisure Centre in Wealdstone on Saturday 24th November 2007 and shows fleet number M6 (WYW6T). This is the actual vehicle represented by Gilbow (Holdings) Ltd 1:24th scale model 98003 the front blind is displaying one of the routes to be represented on the model.

Photograph © John Bennett



Click here for a higher resolution image MCW METROBUS MK2- LONDON TRANSPORT M6 - Photograph 2

This photograph shows the offside rear view of the above.

Photograph © John Bennett



Click here for a higher resolution image MCW METROBUS - LONDON TRANSPORT M6 - Photograph 3

This photograph shows fleet number M6 (WYW6T) and was taken at Longcross during April 2007. This is the actual vehicle represented by Gilbow (Holdings) Ltd 1:24th scale model 98003

Photograph © Phil Hambling



Click here for a higher resolution image MCW METROBUS MK2- LONDON TRANSPORT M1441

This photograph was taken in August 1984 at Aldwych and shows the then new Mk2 fleet number M1441 (A441UUV) the first of only three Mk2's bought new. This is the actual vehicle represented by the C'sM model MCW73301 and sister vehicle to M1442 (A442UUV) as represented by Corgi OOC model 45105

Photograph © Bob Belcher



Click here for a higher resolution image MCW METROBUS - LONDON TRANSPORT M1442

This photograph was taken at Brixton Garage during November 1986 and shows fleet number M1442 (A442UUV). This is the actual vehicle represented by Corgi OOC model 45105.

Photograph © Phil Hambling



Click here for a higher resolution image MCW METROBUS - LONDON TRANSPORT M1447

This photograph was taken at Potters Bar garage and shows fleet number M1447 (GBU9V). This is the actual vehicle represented by Corgi OOC model 45102.

Photograph © Phil Hambling



Click here for a higher resolution image MCW METROBUS - LONDON GENERAL M57 - Photograph 1

This photograph shows Metrobus M57 (WYW57T) This is the actual vehicle represented by the Corgi OOC models OM45102 and OM45104

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Click here for a higher resolution image MCW METROBUS - LONDON GENERAL M57 - Photograph 2

This photograph was taken at Wisley during April 2004 and shows fleet number M57 (WYW57T) This is the actual vehicle represented by the Corgi OOC models OM45102 and OM45104

Photograph © Phil Hambling



Click here for a higher resolution image MCW METROBUS - LONDON GENERAL M331

This photograph shows fleet number M331 (EYE331V) and was taken in Pimlico during August 2000. This is the actual vehicle (represented in London Transport livery) by Corgi model OM45118

Photograph © Phil Hambling



Click here for a higher resolution image MCW METROBUS - LONDON NORTHERN

This photograph was taken at Marble Arch during September 1989 and shows VRG419T. This is a similar vehicle to M14 (VRG415T) as represented by C'sM models MCW70202 and MCW70202A

Photograph © Bob Belcher



Click here for a higher resolution image MCW METROBUS - M1069 AND RML ER880 - LONDON UNITED

This photograph taken at Showbus 1989 shows Metrobus M1069 (B69WUL) alongside RML ER880 (WLT880). The Metrobus is the actual vehicle represented by the Corgi OOC model 45108. The RML is the actual vehicle represented by EFE model 25510

Photograph © Bob Belcher



Click here for a higher resolution image MCW METROBUS - LONDON UNITED M1069

This photograph shows fleet number M1069 (B69WUL) and was taken at Addlestone during April 1990. This is the actual vehicle represented by Corgi model 45108

Photograph © Phil Hambling



Click here for a higher resolution image MCW METROBUS - MAIDSTONE AND DISTRICT

This photograph was taken in Tunbridge Wells on 27th July 1985 and shows 5204 (A204OKJ). Note the many different shades of green as a result of repairs to accident damage. This is the actual vehicle represented by the Corgi OOC model OM45111.

Photograph © Bob Belcher



Click here for a higher resolution image MCW METROBUS - METROLINE M1

This photograph was taken at Marble Arch during September 1989 and shows M1 (THX101S). This is the actual vehicle represented by the Corgi OOC model 45103 although Corgi modelled it earlier in it's life in the livery of London Transport

Photograph © Bob Belcher



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MCW METROBUS - METROLINE M550 - Photograph 1

This photograph was taken in Oxford Street during May 1996 and shows M550 (GYE550W). This is the actual vehicle represented by the Gilbow (Holdings) Ltd 1/24th scale model 98001

Photograph © Bob Belcher



Click here for a higher resolution image MCW METROBUS - METROLINE M550 - Photograph 2

This photograph shows fleet number M550 (GYE550W) and was taken at Brent Cross shopping centre during October 1998. This is the actual vehicle represented by Gilbow (Holdings) Ltd 1:24th scale model 98001

Photograph © Phil Hambling



Click here for a higher resolution image MCW METROBUS - METROLINE M1193

This photograph was taken in a very cold and wet Oxford Street on 8th January 2003 and shows fleet number M1193 (B193WUL). This vehicle is similar to fleet number M1167 (B167 WUL) as represented by C'sM model MCW73105

Photograph © Bob Belcher



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MCW METROBUS MK2 - READING TRANSPORT

This photograph was taken at the Outer Circle Rally, Birmingham in September 1991. It shows fleet number 147 (B147EDP) and is the actual vehicle represented by Corgi Classics model 91851. Just visible is the advertising banner (1901-1991, 90 years of public transport in Reading) as portrayed on the model. At the time of writing (17 Dec 2003) this vehicle is now currently part of the Stratford Blue Travel fleet (Ensignbus).

Photograph © Bob Belcher



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MCW METROBUS - STEVENSON'S

This photograph shows Metrobus 79 (GBU10V). This is the actual vehicle represented by the Corgi OOC model OM45101

Photograph © British Model Buses



Click here for a higher resolution image MCW METROBUS - STRATHCLYDE BUSES LTD

This photograph shows Metrobus 79 (G391OGD). This is the actual vehicle represented by the Corgi OOC model OM45103

Photograph © British Model Buses



Click here for a higher resolution image MCW METROBUS - TRAVEL COVENTRY

This photograph shows F36XOF in Travel Coventry livery. An ideal model to accompany Creative Master Northcord Dennis Trident ALX400 UKBUS1009?

Photograph © Denis Chick



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MCW METROBUS - TRAVEL WEST MIDLANDS

This photograph shows Metrobus 2683 (A683UOE) This is the actual vehicle represented by the Corgi OOC model OM45107

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Click here for a higher resolution image MCW METROBUS - TRAVEL WEST MIDLANDS

This photograph taken at Coventry's Pool Meadow bus station on 12th October 2002 shows fleet number 2934 (D934NDA) displaying the Route 900 Airport Link route branding. This vehicle is a sister vehicle to fleet number 2936 (D936NDA) as represented by C'sM Model MCW73204

Photograph © Bob Belcher



Click here for a higher resolution image MCW METROBUS - TRAVEL WEST MIDLANDS

This photograph taken in Birmingham on 6 Feb 2003 shows fleet number 2648 (ROX648Y) displaying the Route 45 Pershore Road route branding. This vehicle is similar to fleet number 2801 (B801AOP) as represented by C'sM Model MCW73203

Photograph © Bob Belcher



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MCW METROBUS - WALSALL

This photograph taken at the Birmingham Outer Circle Rally in September 1996 shows fleet number 2888 (C888FON). This is the actual vehicle as represented by Corgi OOC model OM45114

Photograph © Bob Belcher



Click here for a higher resolution image MCW METROBUS - WEST BROMWICH CORPORATION

This photograph shows Metrobus 3033 (F33XOF). This is the actual vehicle represented by the Corgi OOC model OM45109

Photograph © British Model Buses



Click here for a higher resolution image MCW METROBUS - WEST MIDLANDS COVENTRY CORPORATION

This photograph shows fleet number 2867 (B867DOM). This is the actual vehicle represented by the Corgi OOC model OM45105

Photograph © Denis Chick



Click here for a higher resolution image MCW METROBUS - WEST MIDLANDS PTE

This photograph shows the nearside view of Metrobus fleet number 2322 (KJW322W). This is the exact vehicle to be released by Corgi as model OM45110

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Click here for a higher resolution image MCW METROBUS - WEST MIDLANDS PTE

This photograph shows the offside view of Metrobus fleet number 2322 (KJW322W). This is the exact vehicle to be released by Corgi as model OM45110

Photograph © British Model Buses



Click here for a higher resolution image MCW METROBUS - WEST MIDLANDS TRAVEL

Photographd is West Midlands Travel 2868 (B868DOM), Metrobus MkII, newly repainted in Coventry Pool Meadow in February 1992. The OOC  model OM45107 depicts the later "Travel West Midland" fleet name. OOC model OM45105 represents sister vehicle 2867 in Coventry Corporation Heritage Livery.

Photograph © Bob Belcher



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MCW METROBUS - WOLVERHAMPTON CORPORATION

This photograph taken at the Birmingham Outer Circle Rally in September 1996 shows fleet number 2989 (E989VUK). This is the actual vehicle as represented by Corgi OOC model OM45113

Photograph © Bob Belcher



Click here for a higher resolution image MCW METROBUS - WOLVERHAMPTON CORPORATION

This photograph taken late in the afternoon on 5 February 2003 shows the rear view of fleet number 2989 (E989VUK) - See above photograph for front view. Also photographed on the left is Trident/Alexander fleet number 4141 (Y735TOH) and on the right a standard liveried TWM Metrobus fleet number 2809 

Photograph © Bob Belcher



Click here for a higher resolution image MCW METROBUS - YORKSHIRE RIDER

This photograph shows 7585 (F585XWY) and was taken during a Tuesday morning rush hour (pre 08:00) in Leeds City centre in July 1991. This vehicle is a sister vehicle to 7590 (F590XWY) as represented by C'sM model MCW73201

Photograph © Bob Belcher



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