Also an unfamiliar sight on the 343 but at least a type that could be theoretically expected was this Metropolitan. These integral vehicles built by Metro-Cammell using Scania running units were powerful and comfortable but unfortunately very thirsty. The single batch of ten were the only examples to run for GMPTE and all were allocated to Tameside depot. Their principal use was on the 400 (Trans-Lancs Express) service.
