Birmingham Buses After Withdrawal

A nostalgic look at the end of the line for Birmingham's buses.

From the mid-1930s until the 1980s, Birmingham City Transport buses faced three fates: storage, scrapping, or resale. David Harvey explores these scenarios, focusing on 1947-1965, when excellent-condition second-hand buses were in demand. Discover the vehicle 'dump' at Holford Drive and the scrap merchants who dismantled these giants.

Uncover the stories of buses broken up at Oldbury, Great Barr, and Stratford, and the lucky ones that escaped to independent operators in Scotland or were exported to Cyprus. This volume is perfect for:

• Transportation enthusiasts
• Local history buffs
• Anyone with fond memories of Birmingham's buses

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Amberley Publishing
Published: 07/01/2018
ISBN: 9781445670584
Pages: 128
Weight: 6.74lbs