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A nostalgic journey through the history of West Midlands buses, from WMPTE to its successors.
Andrew Cole explores the evolution of West Midlands Passenger Transport Executive (WMPTE) and its successor companies. From 1969, WMPTE combined the bus fleets of Birmingham, West Bromwich, Walsall, and Wolverhampton, later including Coventry. Discover the iconic blue and cream livery and the standardization of the fleet with Daimler and Leyland Fleetlines.
Witness the transformation to West Midlands Travel after deregulation in 1986, the management buyout, and the eventual sale to National Express Group. This book is a must-have for transport enthusiasts and local history buffs, showcasing the buses that shaped the West Midlands.
Über den Autor / die Autorin
Andrew Cole has been interested in railways for over thirty years, sharing the hobby with his brother and late father, who ignited his interest. He has been lucky enough to see many different classes of loco. He lives in Birmingham with his wife and daughter, and has been employed by the railways for more than fifteen years.
Zusammenfassung
Andrew Cole offers a range of rare and unpublished images of the West Midlands Passenger Transport Executive and its successor companies, West Midlands Travel and Travel West Midlands.
