Footage from on board 3002, which has been out of use since 1972 and returned to carrying passengers October 2007 at Aston Manor Road Transport Museum.
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
@islandtraction I believe this was a lightweight experimental vehicle hence the Gardner 5LW as opposed to the normal 6LW
northstar1950 5 months ago
@Squiz1971 are pre-selective gearboxes similar to semi-auto!
Mr220393 1 year ago
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
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