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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1966 | GHA 415D | Daimler Fleetline CRG6 | Gardner 6LX | Alexander DD | |
1967 | JHA 868E | BMMO S21 | BMMO 10.5 litre | BMMO SD | |
1969 | UHA 956H | BMMO S23 | BMMO 10.5 litre | BMMO / Plaxton SD | |
1970 | UHA 981H(*) | BMMO S23 | BMMO 10.5 litre | BMMO / Plaxton SD | |
1971 | AHA 451J (**) | Leyland Leopard PSU4B/4R | Leyland 0680 | Plaxton coach | |
1976 | NOE 544R | Leyland National | Leyland 0510 | Leyland National 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.