
Midlands Half-cab Buses
The Twilight Years
Mike Rhodes(Author)
Amberley Publishing
Published on 15. November 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
96 pages
978-1-3981-1610-8 (ISBN)
Description
A visitor to one of the principal cities of the East or West Midlands during the 1970s would not have failed to notice that all the incumbent local bus operators were still running buses that still resembled types which could be seen throughout Britain between the two world wars - that is double-deck buses with the driver seated in his own cab area with an open space over the adjacent engine shroud. Whilst the vast majority of these also had an open entrance at the rear, there were some types that the passengers could board or alight through a doored entrance at the front.
With a wonderful selection of photographs that will delight enthusiasts of all ages, Mike Rhodes looks back on the twilight years of half-cab buses in the Midlands.
With a wonderful selection of photographs that will delight enthusiasts of all ages, Mike Rhodes looks back on the twilight years of half-cab buses in the Midlands.
Reviews / Votes
'This delightful book contains some superb images as Mike Rhodes takes us on a nostalgic half-cab bus ride in the Midlands.' -- Heritage Commercials Magazine, February 2024 'A brilliant book full of excellent photographs, it can be highly recommended and is one that will be looked at time and time again.' -- Bus Fayre Magazine, Spring 2024 'A superb book, it can be recommended to all.' -- Bus Fayre, Autumn 2024More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Chalford
United Kingdom
Illustrations
180 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 164 mm
Width: 233 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
308 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-3981-1610-8 (9781398116108)
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Person
Mike Rhodes hails from Preston and became interested in both road and rail transport from an early age. He has published several books and has been photographing buses since 1974.