Metro 251

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Metro 251

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Ex Metro 251for sale on Gumtree and it doesn't look a pretty picture.Pictures from Gumtree and the Pete Kane collection
Gumtree Ad ID 1138950084
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Re: Metro 251

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That bus has quite a history finishing up with Bus Queensland ex (82) 182 IDN, Kynoch Coaches, Toowoomba, QLD, ex m/o 433, Busabout, West Hoxton, NSW, ex (251) GV 3071, Metropolitan Transport Trust, Hobart, TAS.
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Re: Metro 251

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But it looks shocking in first picture from Gumtree
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Re: Metro 251

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I need the gearbox out of it :lol: :lol:
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Re: Metro 251

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I believe this is owned by Frank Kmet of Roadcoach.
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Gee i remember driving that beast when i first started at Metro many years ago :D
Did Metro get this bus brand new or not :?:
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Re: Metro 251

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vernbale wrote:Gee i remember driving that beast when i first started at Metro many years ago :D
Did Metro get this bus brand new or not :?:
YES Vern. Brand spanking :mrgreen: It was only a trial though (for the CAG gearbox) Apart from the SG192 MAN artic, I don't think Metro has had any other 'trial' buses :shock: Mind you, it's 5am ATM, and my mind's not in gear yet :lol:
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Re: Metro 251

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The person that owns this bus is adveristing on Gumtree for land in the Hurstville,Carlton area for 3 months to park it, while he works on the interior
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