I rode on her most weeks 1959-66 on the 31A/32 or 1A routes. She was different certainly to the others at Acock's Green Garage Any one remember the 1631-45 RT's? They were really special! Thanks for posting
I only just remember these buses being in service with their pre-selective gearboxes mainly on the 11 outer circle route at the Fox & Goose. I always liked to sit behind the driver whenever possible. Its great to see the workhorses still on the road in presevation. Great vid
the ultimate underpowered engine that every driver at acocks green hated!
Mr220393 1 year ago
Halfcab Hellfire !
Semifastslim 2 years ago
I think she was unique amongst the Birmingham standard Daimlers in having a 5LW engine?
islandtraction 2 years ago
@islandtraction I believe this was a lightweight experimental vehicle hence the Gardner 5LW as opposed to the normal 6LW
northstar1950 7 months ago
What a wonderful video to discover!!
I rode on her most weeks 1959-66 on the 31A/32 or 1A routes. She was different certainly to the others at Acock's Green Garage Any one remember the 1631-45 RT's? They were really special! Thanks for posting
nevilleposnett 4 years ago
That Gardner 5LW sound is unmistakable.
trakmac 4 years ago
I only just remember these buses being in service with their pre-selective gearboxes mainly on the 11 outer circle route at the Fox & Goose. I always liked to sit behind the driver whenever possible. Its great to see the workhorses still on the road in presevation. Great vid
Squiz1971 4 years ago
@Squiz1971 are pre-selective gearboxes similar to semi-auto!
Mr220393 1 year ago