Official Gallery Of The Transport Museum, Wythall http://the-transport-museum-wythall.fotopic.net/ 22 rows en-gb 60 D9 30th Anniversary Event http://the-transport-museum-wythall.fotopic.net/c1784195.html On November 22nd 2009 our Midland Red D9 joined fellow vehicles from the Black Country Museum, Roger Burdett's Collection and Ashley Wakelin's Wheels on route tours around Leicester to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of Midland Red withdrawing its last D9s from regular service on December 31st 1979. Sunday 22 November 2009: On November 22nd 2009 our Midland Red D9 joined fellow vehicles from the Black Country Museum, Roger Burdett's Collection and Ashley Wakelin's Wheels on route tours around Leicester to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of Midland Red withdrawing its last D9s from regular service on December 31st 1979.

Starting at the National Space Centre, along with Roger's D9 (left) and preserved Leicester Metropolitan and PD2 (right) Black Country D9 arrives Steve Riley's Leopard joins the gathering A good load on the first trip Mountsorrel Arrival at Quorn Station Back at the Space Centre, Ashley Waklin's D9 has arrived along with Paul Yarsley's Leopard Scraptoft Our D9 awaiting the 15:41 departure from Scraptoft as it did 30 years ago back at the Space Centre Russian Soyuz rocket arrives too late for the run!

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]]> Sun Nov 22 2009 M1 50 Years - Commemorative Run http://the-transport-museum-wythall.fotopic.net/c1775015.html To mark 50 years since the opening of the M1 and the start of the famous Midland Red Motorway Express service between Birmingham and London, our CM6T motorway coach joined Roger Burdett's newly restored C5 and a modern National Express Scania K340 EB6/Caetano Levante on a commerative trip from Digbeth to Victoria Coach Station and back, using the original A45/M45/M1 route first taken on November 2nd 1959 by two Midland Red CM5s Saturday 31 October 2009: To mark 50 years since the opening of the M1 and the start of the famous Midland Red Motorway Express service between Birmingham and London, our CM6T motorway coach joined Roger Burdett's newly restored C5 and a modern National Express Scania K340 EB6/Caetano Levante on a commerative trip from Digbeth to Victoria Coach Station and back, using the original A45/M45/M1 route first taken on November 2nd 1959 by two Midland Red CM5s

Wythall 07:30 Digbeth Digbeth Digbeth Digbeth Digbeth Digbeth Digbeth Digbeth Digbeth M1 Southbound M1 Southbound M1 Southbound M1 Southbound Toddington Services Toddington Services Toddington Services Jeremy and Steve earn a few quid and a kiss (not from the driver!), freeing this grounded coach in the parking area Joining Oxford Street Oxford Street Oxford Street Victoria Victoria Victoria Displays in the terminal at Victoria Displays in the terminal at Victoria Displays in the terminal at Victoria Displays in the terminal at Victoria Victoria ready to depart Victoria ready to depart Near Hyde Park Near Hyde Park Near Hyde Park Near Hyde Park Near Hyde Park M1 Northbound M1 Northbound M1 Northbound M1 Northbound M1 Northbound Newport Pagnell M1 Northbound Newport Pagnell M1 Northbound Newport Pagnell M1 Northbound Newport Pagnell M1 Northbound Newport Pagnell M1 Northbound Newport Pagnell - former Midland Red employees Digbeth again!

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]]> Sat Oct 31 2009 WUMPTY Forty Event http://the-transport-museum-wythall.fotopic.net/c1766982.html Our last event of 2009 was to mark the creation in 1969 of WMPTE and the end of the Birmingham, Walsall, West Bromwich and Wolverhapton Corporation bus fleets. Crowds flocked for our busiest day of the year! Thanks to Gavin Taylor for the use of his photographs. Sunday 11 October 2009: Our last event of 2009 was to mark the creation in 1969 of WMPTE and the end of the Birmingham, Walsall, West Bromwich and Wolverhapton Corporation bus fleets. Crowds flocked for our busiest day of the year! Thanks to Gavin Taylor for the use of his photographs.

Our usual bus stop in Birmingham was suspended due to the marathons 6311 Loads by the Alex Theatre Cheltenham RE at the temporary city centre stop WMPTE Volvo 4527 on its maiden outing Walsall 815 shows work in progress The four original corporations, plus Coventry

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]]> Sun Oct 11 2009 August Bank Holiday http://the-transport-museum-wythall.fotopic.net/c1749976.html Gavin Taylor and Maurice Collignon took these photos of Museum and visiting vehicles at a very busy Bank Holiday Operating Day Thursday 3 September 2009: Gavin Taylor and Maurice Collignon took these photos of Museum and visiting vehicles at a very busy Bank Holiday Operating Day

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]]> Thu Sep 3 2009 1970s Family Day 2009 http://the-transport-museum-wythall.fotopic.net/c1732719.html Remember the 1970s? It seems like only yesterday, we're still wearing the same clothes! and look out for the dodgy hair styles. Sunday 26 July 2009: Remember the 1970s? It seems like only yesterday, we're still wearing the same clothes! and look out for the dodgy hair styles.

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]]> Sun Jul 26 2009 Austin 1100/1300 Club Annual rally 2009 http://the-transport-museum-wythall.fotopic.net/c1732695.html In July, the Austin 1100/1300 Owners club held their annual rally at the museum. Here's some pictures of their vehicles and ours Saturday 18 July 2009: In July, the Austin 1100/1300 Owners club held their annual rally at the museum. Here's some pictures of their vehicles and ours

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]]> Sat Jul 18 2009 Father's Day 2009 http://the-transport-museum-wythall.fotopic.net/c1716351.html Pictures by Gavin Taylor of the vehicles at our Fathers Day operating day, including the special service to Avoncroft Museum for their 40's weekend. Tuesday 23 June 2009: Pictures by Gavin Taylor of the vehicles at our Fathers Day operating day, including the special service to Avoncroft Museum for their 40's weekend.

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]]> Tue Jun 23 2009 2 Museums day - Spring Bank Holiday May 25th http://the-transport-museum-wythall.fotopic.net/c1703018.html The weather was good and the number of visitors was exceptional for our annual link up with Aston Manor Museum Monday 25 May 2009: The weather was good and the number of visitors was exceptional for our annual link up with Aston Manor Museum

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]]> Mon May 25 2009 May Day 2009 http://the-transport-museum-wythall.fotopic.net/c1693408.html Another fantastic turn out despite the poor weather. Lots to do and see and plenty of buses to ride on. Photos provided by Gavin Taylor and the completely unrelated Dave Taylor! Monday 4 May 2009: Another fantastic turn out despite the poor weather. Lots to do and see and plenty of buses to ride on. Photos provided by Gavin Taylor and the completely unrelated Dave Taylor!

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]]> Mon May 4 2009 Easter 2009 http://the-transport-museum-wythall.fotopic.net/c1687029.html Our first operating days of 2009, the sun shone and it turned out to be the busiest Easter weekend ever! Here's some photos courtesy of Gavin Taylor Thursday 23 April 2009: Our first operating days of 2009, the sun shone and it turned out to be the busiest Easter weekend ever! Here's some photos courtesy of Gavin Taylor

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]]> Thu Apr 23 2009 Midland Red Day October 2008 http://the-transport-museum-wythall.fotopic.net/c1594564.html 12th October was our Midland Red Operating Day. These photos show the setup on the day before and the crowds on the day. Sunday 12 October 2008: 12th October was our Midland Red Operating Day. These photos show the setup on the day before and the crowds on the day.

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]]> Sun Oct 12 2008 August Bank Holiday 2008 http://the-transport-museum-wythall.fotopic.net/c1569986.html West Brom 248 was back on the road and Walsall 116 was fresh from the paint shop. Some new visitors on display and some old friends. These scenes are from our Bank Holiday operating day. Photographs taken by Maurice Collignon and Mark Priest. Monday 25 August 2008: West Brom 248 was back on the road and Walsall 116 was fresh from the paint shop. Some new visitors on display and some old friends. These scenes are from our Bank Holiday operating day. Photographs taken by Maurice Collignon and Mark Priest.

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]]> Mon Aug 25 2008 Family Day http://the-transport-museum-wythall.fotopic.net/c1551513.html Lots of dodgy hair pieces on display, this was our Family Day with the emphasis on the 70s and 80s Sunday 27 July 2008: Lots of dodgy hair pieces on display, this was our Family Day with the emphasis on the 70s and 80s

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]]> Sun Jul 27 2008 July 12th http://the-transport-museum-wythall.fotopic.net/c1545505.html just a normal Saturday in the sun Tuesday 15 July 2008: just a normal Saturday in the sun

Visitors from Wales arrived in this PS2, on the way to Crich Our L5G awaits passengers for the 2 o'clock circular Geoff's Coventry Fleetline undergoing hub refurb S16 Shortly to be back in service Dick's PS2 ready for the visit to Crich on Sunday The Motley Crew The Ross ‘Stallion’ Walsall 116 in undercoat, nears completion The Bat rests in the sun Kev's VR being prepared for the visit to Witton on Sunday

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]]> Tue Jul 15 2008 Morris J Days 14/15 June http://the-transport-museum-wythall.fotopic.net/c1528077.html On this weekend we were host to the J, J/B and 101 Register who celebrated 60 years since the Morris J-type was introduced. Here's some views from Saturday. Saturday 14 June 2008: On this weekend we were host to the J, J/B and 101 Register who celebrated 60 years since the Morris J-type was introduced. Here's some views from Saturday.

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]]> Sat Jun 14 2008 May Day Bank Holiday Operating Day http://the-transport-museum-wythall.fotopic.net/c1505422.html Despite early rain, the sun came out and so did the visitors! The car park just about coped and everything went according to plan, a really lovely day. Monday 5 May 2008: Despite early rain, the sun came out and so did the visitors! The car park just about coped and everything went according to plan, a really lovely day.

Droitwich Model Boat Club put on a great display car park nearly full latest addition to the Power Hall, the kids train set Our S15 took a stray stone to the windscreen on the Earlswood service Malc's and Kev's cars on display Who's this lot? Maurice sneaks away from the cafe... D12, work in progress WMPTE 4613 gets a new coat of cream

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]]> Mon May 5 2008 May 3rd - Preparation for Running Days http://the-transport-museum-wythall.fotopic.net/c1504035.html Getting ready for our running days on May 4th and 5th, what better excuse for a wheelies day (or musical buses) where everything gets shuffled around? even the sun shone. Saturday 3 May 2008: Getting ready for our running days on May 4th and 5th, what better excuse for a wheelies day (or musical buses) where everything gets shuffled around? even the sun shone.

give us a kiss..

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]]> Sat May 3 2008 Easter 2008 http://the-transport-museum-wythall.fotopic.net/c1480888.html Some scenes from a busy operating day on Easter Monday 2008. It may be snowing, but it's Easter, so let's get on with it! Monday 24 March 2008: Some scenes from a busy operating day on Easter Monday 2008. It may be snowing, but it's Easter, so let's get on with it!

2976 runs through Birmingham to the pick-up point Walsall 56 Shows its new lettering

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]]> Mon Mar 24 2008 Last Day at Digbeth Coach Station http://the-transport-museum-wythall.fotopic.net/c1409961.html Museum vehicles attended a special event to mark the last day at Digbeth Coach Station. Work will begin on Monday for a new station, scheduled for completion in 2009 Saturday 17 November 2007: Museum vehicles attended a special event to mark the last day at Digbeth Coach Station. Work will begin on Monday for a new station, scheduled for completion in 2009

Early morning fog at Wythall Pete's Matador leads the way Other invited guests Our S15 and Matador in position, to the right is Ashley Wakelin's S23 newest visitor was National Express Scania/Caetano Levante SC18 3301 Group's C1 next to Colin Hawkett's 3311 General view Exterior shots Entertainment was laid on The waiting room Up to the offices The two C1's pose in the doorway Joined by our S15 Now its the Leopards' turn See you Jimmy! The temporary coach station across the road Artists impression of new coach station Closing ceremony Presented to us on the day, this bronze plaque in memory of O.C.Power, from the old Midland Red Vernon Street offices Ashley Blake (BBC), Malcolm Keeley (Wythall), Mike Lambden and Paul Bunting (both National Express)

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]]> Sat Nov 17 2007 October 2007 - Birmingham Buses Birthday Bash http://the-transport-museum-wythall.fotopic.net/c1388892.html Our last major operating day of 2007, a very busy day with visitors and buses aplenty! Sunday 14 October 2007: Our last major operating day of 2007, a very busy day with visitors and buses aplenty!

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]]> Sun Oct 14 2007 In the sun http://the-transport-museum-wythall.fotopic.net/c1346706.html A selection of photographs taken by Bob Deloyd on August 11th 2007 Saturday 11 August 2007: A selection of photographs taken by Bob Deloyd on August 11th 2007

BCT 2976 Work continues on WMPTE Liveried D9 4871 Newly repainted Isle of Man Guy Otter BMMO LD8 poses by the Power Hall Pete's playing with his 2 matadors! Leicester visitors arrive in Confidence Leyland Leopard

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]]> Sat Aug 11 2007 Power Hall Official Opening http://the-transport-museum-wythall.fotopic.net/c1337817.html Friday the 27th of July 2007, the sun shone on the official opening of our new Power Hall display and exhibition. The ceremony was performed by Julie Kirkbride, MP for Bromsgrove. Photographs by Maurice Collingnon Friday 27 July 2007: Friday the 27th of July 2007, the sun shone on the official opening of our new Power Hall display and exhibition. The ceremony was performed by Julie Kirkbride, MP for Bromsgrove. Photographs by Maurice Collingnon

Trustees greet Julie Kirkbride Dave Taylor opens the proceedings Julie Kirkbride makes a speech The plaque is unveiled Trustees Dave Taylor, Paul Gray, Phil Ireland and Malcolm Keeley with Julie Julie is interviewed by DAVideo Julie inspects the new display with tourism consultant Rosemary Clarke The S15 prepares for a trip for our guests Dick helps with the BCT PS2 James Isaac (ex-Midland Red, WMPTE and Travel WM) approaches the S15

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