Very Beasty Ex-Demonstrator | MCW Metrobus MK I 80 (TOJ 592S)

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Although it is yet to do service within the preservation scene, I was given the very unique opportunity to sample this very beasty vehicle after its restoration back out on the road. 80 was an ex-demonstrator, featuring a unique rear layout, and can be seen in this video showing off what its made of on a private tour around its old stomping ground.
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[@paulgregory1364]

Always had an hypnotic noise.

[@jamesfrench7299]

Apt description. Kind of homely.

[@fenners1290]

Sounds sweet as a nut. Many happy memories catching these into Wolverhampton in the mid 90’s before the excels came along.

[@jamesfrench7299]

Good to hear the old lady go for a stretch. So many videos are frustrating as they meander through traffic and windey streets and never seem to get out of second.
I used to drive MAN SL202s with this gearbox and you could lock it in first. I understand you can't with these.

[@transportationuk7656]

I remember the Mainline Metrobuses that worked alongside the great Dominators and Adlantians. Anyone else? Oh the memories. The Memories!

[@cidertom5140]

My god that is the most stick I’ve ever heard being given to a Gardner. Took it in its stride poor thing.

[@jamesfrench7299]

These are marine engines. It's the rest of the drive line that's more a concern.

[@paulbennell3313]

Ah, the first bus engineered not to rattle your teeth loose. Apparently, the fact that it had suspension that actually did something made them something of a handful to drive. I remember them swaying and lurching along Ashton New Road in Manchester in the 80's. I loved them and still do. A lot of the drivers I spoke to were less keen...

[@adamfaruga899]

it looks like the interior has been done up recently!

[@davebirch1976]

If I remember rightly this was one of the demonstrators that SYT had

[@gabrielsavarge1301]

Super
Gardner 6LB.

[@cidertom5140]

6lxb

[@cidertom5140]

Gardner made the 6l3 which was governed at 1100 rpm as a marine engine 18 litres at 3 liters a piece!! And could idle as low as 300- 350 rpm !!great engine. Some great vids of these on TH-cam . Also some of fairground generators too

[@Trident4544]

According to bustimes midland classic right after rotarla bought them has withdrawn this from use

[@EnviroExplorer]

Well this bus is a heritage vehicle end won’t be passing to Rotala. It didn’t see normal service in recent times anyway

[@williamwatson5871]

What is unique about it?.

[@paulbennell3313]

It still works.

[@cidertom5140]

Idle is too high