Author: Malcolm Keeley
Publisher: Ian Allan Publishing
Format: Hardback
Pages: 80
Originally established in late 1969 and combining the municipal fleets of Birmingham, Walsall and Wolverhampton, West Midlands PTE was extended in 1974 to include the neighbouring fleet of Coventry Corporation. Further integration saw the PTE absorb some of the local operations of other local NBC operators.
Between 1969 and the mid-1980s West Midlands PTE operated around 140 different types of bus and trolleybus based on the combination of chassis and body manufacturers inherited from the original fleets and those acquired under PTE ownership. This book gives a brief overview of the history of the West Midlands PTE and then goes on to illustrate each of the numerous vehicle types. A treasure trove of information for enthusiasts of the road transport scene in this area of the country.