A Birmingham Bus Tradition

My Bus Photos

15th July 2006

One of the more endering traditons is that when a bus driver retires he is towed in the garage by his fellow drivers on his last day,

This is a tradition that was started in the B.C.T. (Birmingham City Transport) days these day it is more of a family affair in that family and friends will tow the driver, let us hope that this tradition will carry on for many years yett to come,

The driver who retired after 45 years of drivng he retired on the 14/July/2006 he was a driver at Acocks Green Garage were he worked for W.M.T. (West Midland Travel) the bus that was used was the Ex B.C.T. Daimler MOF 225 3225 and splendid time was had by all

As far as I am aware this is a Birmingham tradtion If you know of a driver who is about to be towed can you please let me know the details as it would be nice to add more photos

Robert Deloyde

Robert Deloyde

3264x2448 Near side view .jpg	3264x2448 One with the grand kids.jpg	2448x3264 On the platform .jpg	3264x2448 His last day .jpg
3264x2448 Pull.jpg	3264x2448 Pretending to pull the bus.jpg	3264x2448 Smile please .jpg	3264x2448 All friends and family .jpg
3264x2448 In a line ready to pull.jpg	3264x2448 Smile please.jpg	2448x3264 Soon to pull the driver.jpg	2448x3264 The ropes are attached .jpg
3264x2448 Waiting to attach the ropes.jpg	2448x3264 All together now .jpg	3264x2448 The old and the new .jpg	3264x2448 Can everyone grab a piece of rope please .jpg
3264x2448 A view from the front .jpg	3264x2448 Getting the ropes attached.jpg	3264x2448 A nearside view .jpg	3264x2448 Another rear view .jpg
3264x2448 A view from the back .jpg