Historic launch at Transport Museum Wythall celebrates the return of a survivor One of Britain’s most significant historic buses has returned to passenger service following a special launch ceremony at Transport Museum Wythall on Saturday 25 July. The fully restored Midland Red D7 No. 4482 (XHA 482) was officially unveiled by broadcaster Alan Dedicoat and television motoring presenter Mike Brewer, before carrying its first public passengers for more than half a century. Mike

Monday May 25th was a memorable day at Transport Museum Wythall with a special gathering and cavalcade to celebrate 100 Years of Birmingham’s famous Outer Circle bus route. The number 11 is a 27-mile orbital route with 266 bus stops that encircles the city’s outer suburbs and is still operated today by National Express West Midlands. It is a famous ‘Brummie’ icon and was once Europe’s longest urban bus route. The museum is running an exhibition, throughout the season, which t

In memory of the company’s distinctive products from the heyday of the classic coach, Transport Museum Wythall hosted the Harrington Gathering 2026 on Sunday May 17th. Last seen together in 2023, the coaches and cars attending from far and wide displayed the company’s iconic designs from 1936 to 1965. Click below to view the full story with pictures

HIGHLIGHT ‘Outer Circle 100’ celebrates the centenary of one of the world’s most famous bus routes with a new exhibition and running day HIGHLIGHT The Harrington Owners Gathering returns with coaches and cars from this famous bodybuilder HIGHLIGHT Daimler celebrates 130 years of one of the big names in omnibus manufacture Eleven themed event days across the year include: Bristol Owners Gathering Outer Circle 100 exhibition and running day Harrington Owners Gathering London

Transport Museum Wythall (TMW) is pleased to announce the generous donation by Arriva Midlands of Scania Omnilink 3505/YN08 HZS. The...

Transport Museum Wythall’s restoration of Midland Red D7, 4482 is romping along but has most certainly not been a textbook journey – we...

Senior Management of Bus Operators serving the West Midlands alongside Mayor Richard Parker and representatives from Transport for West...

Transport Museum Wythall is pleased to confirm that Fuzz (John) Townshend, presenter of Car SOS on Channel 4/More 4 and National...

Transport Museum Wythall is offering the public a unique opportunity to travel on its fully restored and only surviving Stratford Blue...

Transport Museum Wythall is pleased to announce that Alan Dedicoat, the familiar voice of Strictly Come Dancing and the National Lottery...

Transport Museum Wythall took on a new challenge in late 2022, the restoration of Midland Red D7 double decker number 4482, the only...

Announcement by the Elmdon Model Engineering Society (EMES) team at Transport Museum Wythall It is with great pleasure that we can...

An Appeal from Transport Museum Wythall and the Elmdon Model Engineering Society on behalf of Dennis Herbert, railwayman extraordinaire....

It is with pleasure that the board of Trustees can announce the recruitment of two young Trustees, Adam Marsden and Tom Kelly. The Young...

Busfest @ Gaydon 2024 The 2025 season is just weeks away and as a result of requests from many of its faithful visitors, Transport Museum...

Transport Museum Wythall’s Midland Red 120 anniversary event on Sunday October 6th was an undoubted blockbuster with nearly 900 people...

Alan Dedicoat, the voice of Strictly Come Dancing and the National Lottery results is the guest of honour at Midland Red 120, being held...

With the Routemaster reaching the ripe old age of 70, Transport Museum Wythall decided to go south and join the July 20/21 celebratory...