John Carver - Tamworth
3016 HA BMMO D9 Open Top Bus
The Midland Red D9. This bus originally entered service as Midland Red 5016 at Redditch garage in November 1962. It was transferred to Nuneaton in March 1969, moving to Rugby in September 1971 where it remained until delicensed in November 1974.
It received London fleet number OM5 in its second life and ran until June 1981. Wythall Transport museum purchased it in January 1984.
A great deal of work has been carried out, covering mechanical components and bodywork, including a complete repaint. It was used for VIP transport to open the Bromsgrove section of the M42, including being driven by the then Transport Minister, Peter Bottomley MP in order to cut the tape.
3016 HA BMMO D9 Open Top Bus
The Midland Red D9. This bus originally entered service as Midland Red 5016 at Redditch garage in November 1962. It was transferred to Nuneaton in March 1969, moving to Rugby in September 1971 where it remained until delicensed in November 1974.
It received London fleet number OM5 in its second life and ran until June 1981. Wythall Transport museum purchased it in January 1984.
A great deal of work has been carried out, covering mechanical components and bodywork, including a complete repaint. It was used for VIP transport to open the Bromsgrove section of the M42, including being driven by the then Transport Minister, Peter Bottomley MP in order to cut the tape.