MPTE Premature withdrawals

[gka472l]

RE: MPTE Premature withdrawals

(24/09/2012 14:28)mathias Wrote:  

(23/09/2012 21:49)gka472l Wrote:  

(23/09/2012 20:37)MPTE1955 Wrote:  I don't know but wouldnt mind betting that at least one of the deckers was due to arson. How early do you mean, as 1681 was a very early withdrawal from Gillmoss as well, probably around 1982/83 ish as remember seeing this parked in Gillmoss in a totally dilapidated state when I was a child.

Just had a look, 1681 still listed as at GM in the 5th (1985) edition......although could be an error, think I should scan these books and put them on my Flickr, probably be of interest? Also to correct my original post, 1972 is still listed but I do know it had a short life, just curious about it's demise.

DVLA Vehicle Enquiry on MPTE 1972;

1972 (EKA 172Y) NEW 06-08-1982, DEAD 16-01-1986, N/A ccDIESEL, GREEN, TAX UNKNOWN.

As you can see, it was written-off in early '86, still in Verona Green MPTE paintwork.
Sad end to a decker that didn't even reach its fourth birthday

Been scanning some old fleetbooks today, and in the 4th edition, there's a pic of 1972, first time I've seen a pic of it (of course it looked like any other MPTE Alexander bodied Atlantean.....)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmc1947/801...hotostream