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The Midland Red Collection

Midland Red designed its own buses for nearly half a century under the SOS and BMMO names. It also built, between the two World Wars, for associated companies including CN 2870 and CC 7745 which were delivered new to Northern General and Royal Blue of Llandudno respectively.

Midland Red buses were consistently ahead of their time and, of our unique collection, we are particularly pleased to display 943 KHA, the D10. At first glance an ordinary bus, it is an extremely rare example of an underfloor-engined double-decker

Please note that some vehicles are on display in our 'reserve collection' at Stafold Barn, near Tamworth. Others may be offsite attending rallies or other events. If you plan to visit to see a specific vehicle, always check beforehand.

Bus Image
Date
Reg No
Chassis
Engine
Type of Body
1955
UHA 255
BMMO S14
BMMO 8 litre
BMMO SD
1956
XHA 482
BMMO D7
BMMO 8 litre
Metro-Cammell DD
1957
750 BHA
BMMO D7
BMMO 8 litre
Metro-Cammell DD (converted to tow truck)
1960
871 KHA (*)
BMMO D9
BMMO 10.5 litre
BMMO DD
1960
943 KHA
BMMO D10
BMMO 10.5 litre
BMMO DD
1962
3016 HA
BMMO D9
BMMO 10.5 litre
BMMO/LPC DD (converted to open-top)
1962
5212 HA (*)
Leyland Leopard PSU3/4R
Leyland 0600
Willowbrook B53F
1962
5073 HA
BMMO S15
BMMO 8 litre
BMMO SD
1964
6545 HA
BMMO S16
BMMO 8 litre
BMMO SD
1965
BHA 399C
BMMO D9
BMMO 10.5 litre
BMMO DD
1965
BHA 656C
BMMO CM6T
BMMO 10.5 litre
BMMO coach
1966
EHA 767D
BMMO S17
BMMO 10.5 litre
BMMO / Plaxton SD

(*)Notes:
O 9926 Open-top bus with open cab and open rear staircase, ran for both Midland Red & Birmingham Corporation. Preserved in latters colours.
871 KHA Transferred to West Midlands Passenger Transport Executive in 1973 and preserved in WMPTE livery.
5212 HA Currently on loan to private owner and kept off-site.
UHA 981H Transferred to West Midlands Passenger Transport Executive in 1973 and preserved in WMPTE livery.

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(**) - Vehicles privately owned by Museum members.

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