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Emily Whitlam takes us on a pictorial trip to Transport Musesum Wythall’s recent running day
Over the first weekend in May, the Transport Museum Wythall held another of its popular bus-focused open days, featuring sales stands and opportunities to ride aboard a variety of classic vehicles. Emily Whitlam was on hand with her camera to capture some images of the day; We’ll let the pictures do the talking…
Two classic West Midlands buses in the form of MCW Metrobus NOA 462X and Walsall Corporation XDH 516G lead a line-up of vehicles at Wythall’s 4/5 May event. EMILY WHITLAM
Blue and cream colours were long associated with Birmingham’s buses. EMILY WHITLAM
Younger enthusiasts were not forgotten, with some modern types such as the Dennis Trident ALX400 appearing, a reminder that even low-floor buses are now becoming a part of the industry’s heritage. EMILY WHITLAM
Open top Southport Corporation Leyland PD2 FFY 402, reflected in the glazing of an Alexander ALX400. EMILY WHITLAM
The Midland Red D9 is an instantly recognisable classic. The company built its first in 1958 and produced a total of 345 between then and 1966. The distinctive new design took advantage of the increased length of 30 feet for double-deck buses, and was fitted with a powerful engine mated with a semi-automatic gearbox to make the driver’s job easier. Extensive use was also made of fibreglass, such as for the roof and bonnet, to save weight. The type represented the last of the in-house designs manufactured by Midland Red. BHA 399C was new in 1965, and lasted until 1980, thereafter being kept as a heritage vehicle. EMILY WHITLAM
It couldn’t be anywhere else; classic Birmingham buses in front of one of the city’s landmark buildings. EMILY WHITLAM
