2232 when new in 1981, Metrobuses have worked on the route ever since © David Cole

2605 seen carrying the earlier number 1 route-branding © David Cole

2659 seen leaving the Garage to take up a school working

2707 Spring Road, Acocks Green

2713 working along Stratford Road

2714 working along Wake Green Road

2756 is the final Metrobus at AG carrying the earlier version of the livery. Seen here on Shaftmoor Lane

2795 seen working through Cannon Hill on the final day of Metrobus operation

2798 Westley road, Acocks Green, carrying the later branding

A front view of 2812 in Moseley showing the full via point destination

2812, B812 AOP pauses for time in Moseley, heading towards Acocks Green

2812, B812 AOP heads into Birmingham on the 1 at Shaftmoor Lane. The 1 is to be converted to Volvo B7 operation this Sunday

2812 in Acocks Green Village

2816 working along Edgbaston Road on the final day of Metrobus operation

AG 2832 Westley Road, Acocks Green

2832, B832 AOP on the 1 at Edgbaston

2832 working along Stratford Road

2849 Is the final Metrobus carrying the Number 1 branding

The rear of 2849 showing 1 Route branding

2849 branded for the 1 at Edgbaston Old Church

2869 passes Cannon Hill Park

2869 working on the 1E, Westley Road

2871 seen here on Calthorpe Road

2900 Salisbury road, Moseley

3056 seen working along Shaftmoor Lane on the final Weekday of Metrobus service

3086 seen here working along Church Road

3087 in Moseley, heading towards Acocks Green

Volvo B7/Wright seen working on the 1 in Acocks Green Village

Volvo B7/Wright Gemini's often are used on the 1, as shown here by 4662, BX54 DGF, seen here passing Acocks Green Bus Garage heading towards Acocks Green Village

Acocks Green Garage with 2707 inside

the interior of 3056 showing the etching on the windows

A poster advertising the upgrade of the route