The West Midland Collection
The bus fleets of the former Birmingham, Walsall, West Bromwich and Wolverhampton Corporations were absorbed into the West Midlands Passenger Transport Executive (WMPTE) operation in 1969.
Later Coventry and parts of Midland Red were added, before the operational side of the PTE was 'privatised' to become West Midland Travel, then Travel West Midlands and now National Express West Midlands. The non-operational responsibilities of WMPTE is now known as Centro.
The Museum has a representative collection of preserved examples from these fleets.
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.
Birmingham City Transport
Image | Date | Reg No | Chassis | Engine | Body |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1953 | JOJ 976 | Guy Arab IV | Gardner 6LW | Metro-Cammell DD (27 ft) | |
1953 | MOF 9 (**) | Guy Arab IV | Gardner 6LW | Metro-Cammell DD (27 ft) | |
1964 | 436 KOV (**) | Daimler Fleetline CRG6 | Gardner 6LX | Park Royal DD | |
1965 | BON 472C | Daimler Fleetline CRG6 | Gardner 6LX | Marshall SD | |
1968 | KOX 780F | Daimler Fleetline CRG6 | Gardner 6LX | Park Royal DD | |
1968 | NOV 796G (**) | Daimler Fleetline CRG6 | Gardner 6LX | Park Royal H72D | |
West Midlands PTE/WM Travel
Image | Date | Reg No | Chassis | Engine | Body |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2002 | BX02 ASV | Dennis Trident 2 | Cummins ISCe Diesel | Alexander ALX400 |
(**) - Vehicles privately owned by Museum members.