Metrobus 231 PO56 JFF

New in 2006 to Metrobus of Orpington. 231 is unique being an East Lancs Esteem Bodied Alexander Dennis Dart SLF.  After Being Replaced with newer buses 231 Found herself being placed on loan to other garages north of the river before being Decommissioned and sold to Ensignbus Purfleet  before finding a home at our friends Aintree coachlines. before we Acquired the bus in 2023. 

Brief History 

231 PO56 JFF 9/06 9.0m AD Dart, East Lancs Esteem, B24F

9/06 MB new to Metrobus for 146, 336 (Green Street Green)

5/09 MB used on 138

1/12 MB refurbished

6/14 MB

8/16 MB withdrawn

9/16 RR reinstated, transfer for 346 (Riverside Road)

4/17 NP transfer (Northumberland Park)

10/17 NP withdrawn

2/23 Sold to W B -  Bromley Bus Preservation Group