SCT '61 Photo Index
West Bromwich Corporation
West Bromwich Corporation
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1. EA4181
Preserved West Bromwich EA4181, a Dennis ES with a Dixon B32F body from 1929.
Photo taken Sunday 5 May 1968, A23, South of Crawley
Preserved West Bromwich EA4181, a Dennis ES with a Dixon B32F body from 1929.
Photo taken Sunday 5 May 1968, A23, South of Crawley
2. EA4181
West Bromwich 32, EA4181, a Dennis E with a Dixon B32F body, new in 1929, was seen on the A23 on the way to Brighton during an H.C.V.C. Rally.
Photo taken Sunday 1 May 1966, A23, Brighton Road, south of Crawley
West Bromwich 32, EA4181, a Dennis E with a Dixon B32F body, new in 1929, was seen on the A23 on the way to Brighton during an H.C.V.C. Rally.
Photo taken Sunday 1 May 1966, A23, Brighton Road, south of Crawley
3. BEA37
With a Jensen B38F body, West Bromwich 107, BEA37, was a Daimler COG6, one of two new in 1940. After withdrawal in 1958 it was rebuilt as a handicapped persons bus, with a hydraulic lift at the rear and entered service as such in July 1959 with West Bromwich Corporation Welfare Services as seen in this view taken at Oak Lane garage.
Photo taken Sunday 22 March 1964, Oak Lane Garage, West Bromwich
With a Jensen B38F body, West Bromwich 107, BEA37, was a Daimler COG6, one of two new in 1940. After withdrawal in 1958 it was rebuilt as a handicapped persons bus, with a hydraulic lift at the rear and entered service as such in July 1959 with West Bromwich Corporation Welfare Services as seen in this view taken at Oak Lane garage.
Photo taken Sunday 22 March 1964, Oak Lane Garage, West Bromwich
4. BEA737
West Bromwich 127, BEA737 , a Daimler CWG5 from 1944 with a 1953 Alexander H56R body, the last of a batch of seven.
Photo taken August 1968, Lower Queen Street, West Bromwich
West Bromwich 127, BEA737 , a Daimler CWG5 from 1944 with a 1953 Alexander H56R body, the last of a batch of seven.
Photo taken August 1968, Lower Queen Street, West Bromwich
5. BEA723
Originally carrying a Brush H30/26R body when new in 1945 West Bromwich 123, BEA723, was rebodied in 1953 with an Alexander H30/26R body. It was a Daimler CWA6 and is seen at the Oak Lane garage.
Photo taken Sunday 22 March 1964, Oak Lane Garage, West Bromwich
Originally carrying a Brush H30/26R body when new in 1945 West Bromwich 123, BEA723, was rebodied in 1953 with an Alexander H30/26R body. It was a Daimler CWA6 and is seen at the Oak Lane garage.
Photo taken Sunday 22 March 1964, Oak Lane Garage, West Bromwich
6. CEA739
West Bromwich 139, CEA739, seen at the Oak Lane garage, was a Daimler CVD6 with a Metro Cammell H30/26R body new in 1948.
Photo taken Sunday 22 March 1964, Oak Lane Garage, West Bromwich
West Bromwich 139, CEA739, seen at the Oak Lane garage, was a Daimler CVD6 with a Metro Cammell H30/26R body new in 1948.
Photo taken Sunday 22 March 1964, Oak Lane Garage, West Bromwich
7. DEA546
DEA546, new in 1948, was number 146 in the West Bromwich fleet and was a Daimler CVG6 with a Metro Cammell H30/26R body, one of ten new that year, although the last four did not enter service until 1949. It is seen at the Oak Lane garage.
Photo taken Sunday 22 March 1964, Oak Lane Garage, West Bromwich
DEA546, new in 1948, was number 146 in the West Bromwich fleet and was a Daimler CVG6 with a Metro Cammell H30/26R body, one of ten new that year, although the last four did not enter service until 1949. It is seen at the Oak Lane garage.
Photo taken Sunday 22 March 1964, Oak Lane Garage, West Bromwich
8. GEA174
GEA174 is West Bromwich Corporation 174, a fully restored Daimler CV6G dating from 1948.
Photo taken Sunday 27 October 2013, Black Country Living Museum, Dudley
GEA174 is West Bromwich Corporation 174, a fully restored Daimler CV6G dating from 1948.
Photo taken Sunday 27 October 2013, Black Country Living Museum, Dudley
9. FEA156
Preserved West Bromwich Daimler CVG5 156, FEA156, new in 1950 with a Metro-Cammell B35R body.
Photo taken Sunday 10 July 2011, Aston Transport Museum, Birmingham
Preserved West Bromwich Daimler CVG5 156, FEA156, new in 1950 with a Metro-Cammell B35R body.
Photo taken Sunday 10 July 2011, Aston Transport Museum, Birmingham
10. FEA156
West Bromwich 156, FEA156, a Daimler CVG5SD with a Metro Cammell B38R body. The chassis was built in 1950 but was not bodied until March 1952.
Photo taken Sunday 8 July 2012, near AMRTM in Aldridge
West Bromwich 156, FEA156, a Daimler CVG5SD with a Metro Cammell B38R body. The chassis was built in 1950 but was not bodied until March 1952.
Photo taken Sunday 8 July 2012, near AMRTM in Aldridge
11. FEA156
Featuring a cut-away rear entrance, typical of some Scottish buses, is West Bromwich 156, FEA156, a Daimler CVG6 with a Metro Cammell B38R body seen at the Oak Lane garage. 156 has been preserved.
Photo taken Sunday 22 March 1964, West Bromwich
Featuring a cut-away rear entrance, typical of some Scottish buses, is West Bromwich 156, FEA156, a Daimler CVG6 with a Metro Cammell B38R body seen at the Oak Lane garage. 156 has been preserved.
Photo taken Sunday 22 March 1964, West Bromwich
12. JOJ250
JOJ250, a Leyland PS2/1 new in 1950 with a Weymann B34F body, which had been acquired from Birmingham 2250, is seen with West Bromwich Corporation Welfare Department.
Photo taken Sunday 13 April 1969, Oak Lane Garage, West Bromwich
JOJ250, a Leyland PS2/1 new in 1950 with a Weymann B34F body, which had been acquired from Birmingham 2250, is seen with West Bromwich Corporation Welfare Department.
Photo taken Sunday 13 April 1969, Oak Lane Garage, West Bromwich
13. MXX340
One of two Guy Vixen Specials acquired from London Transport Executive in 1961, West Bromwich MXX340, is seen inside the garage at Oak Lane. This one had run for the Corporation Health Department as number 49 from 1961 before joining the bus fleet as number 252 in 1963.
Photo taken Sunday 22 March 1964, Oak Lane Garage, West Bromwich
One of two Guy Vixen Specials acquired from London Transport Executive in 1961, West Bromwich MXX340, is seen inside the garage at Oak Lane. This one had run for the Corporation Health Department as number 49 from 1961 before joining the bus fleet as number 252 in 1963.
Photo taken Sunday 22 March 1964, Oak Lane Garage, West Bromwich
14. GEA161
Two UK staples captured in this view, West Bromwich 161, GEA161, a Daimler CVG6 with Weymann H56R body built in 1952 and of course Woolies!
Photo taken Tuesday 29 September 1970, High Street, West Bromwich
Two UK staples captured in this view, West Bromwich 161, GEA161, a Daimler CVG6 with Weymann H56R body built in 1952 and of course Woolies!
Photo taken Tuesday 29 September 1970, High Street, West Bromwich
15. GEA165
Weymann H30/26R bodywork is carried by West Bromwich 165, GEA165, one of twenty Daimler CVG6s new in 1952 which is seen at the Oak Lane garage.
Photo taken Sunday 22 March 1964, Oak Lane Garage, West Bromwich
Weymann H30/26R bodywork is carried by West Bromwich 165, GEA165, one of twenty Daimler CVG6s new in 1952 which is seen at the Oak Lane garage.
Photo taken Sunday 22 March 1964, Oak Lane Garage, West Bromwich
16. GEA165
West Midlands PTE 165 and 159, GEA165 and GEA159, Daimler CVG6s with Weymann H30/26R bodies, new to West Bromwich Corporation in 1952.
Photo taken Tuesday 10 August 1971, WMPTE West Bromwich Depot
West Midlands PTE 165 and 159, GEA165 and GEA159, Daimler CVG6s with Weymann H30/26R bodies, new to West Bromwich Corporation in 1952.
Photo taken Tuesday 10 August 1971, WMPTE West Bromwich Depot
17. GEA167
New in 1952 with a Weymann H30/26R body, West Bromwich 167, GEA167, was a Daimler CVG6 and is seen at the Oak Lane garage.
Photo taken Sunday 22 March 1964, Oak Lane Garage, West Bromwich
New in 1952 with a Weymann H30/26R body, West Bromwich 167, GEA167, was a Daimler CVG6 and is seen at the Oak Lane garage.
Photo taken Sunday 22 March 1964, Oak Lane Garage, West Bromwich
18. GEA172
West Bromwich 172, GEA172, had a Weymann H30/26R body on its Daimler CVG6 chassis and was one of twenty new in 1952.
Photo taken Sunday 13 April 1969, Oak Lane Garage, West Bromwich
West Bromwich 172, GEA172, had a Weymann H30/26R body on its Daimler CVG6 chassis and was one of twenty new in 1952.
Photo taken Sunday 13 April 1969, Oak Lane Garage, West Bromwich
19. MXX340
West Midlands PTE 252H, MXX340, a Guy Special NLLVP built in 1953 with ECW B26F bodywork. This had been new as London Transport GS40 and sold to West Bromwich in 1961 and still in that livery.
Photo taken September 1973, Bilston Street, Wolverhampton
West Midlands PTE 252H, MXX340, a Guy Special NLLVP built in 1953 with ECW B26F bodywork. This had been new as London Transport GS40 and sold to West Bromwich in 1961 and still in that livery.
Photo taken September 1973, Bilston Street, Wolverhampton
20. MXX340
Originally London Transport GS40, MXX340 had become West Bromwich 252 in 1963 when acquired from the Corporation Welfare Department where it had been number 49.
Photo taken Sunday 13 April 1969, Oak Lane Garage, West Bromwich
Originally London Transport GS40, MXX340 had become West Bromwich 252 in 1963 when acquired from the Corporation Welfare Department where it had been number 49.
Photo taken Sunday 13 April 1969, Oak Lane Garage, West Bromwich
21. MXX340
In this view former London Transport GS40, MXX340, is seen in the West Midlands PTE version of the West Bromwich livery, the letter H below the number indicating West Bromwich.
Photo taken Sunday 11 May 1986, Dartmouth Park, West Bromwich
In this view former London Transport GS40, MXX340, is seen in the West Midlands PTE version of the West Bromwich livery, the letter H below the number indicating West Bromwich.
Photo taken Sunday 11 May 1986, Dartmouth Park, West Bromwich
22. KEA183
New in 1955, KEA183 was West Bromwich 183 and was a Daimler CVG6 with a Metro-Cammell H32/26R body, one of ten new that year.
Photo taken Sunday 13 April 1969, Oak Lane Garage, West Bromwich
New in 1955, KEA183 was West Bromwich 183 and was a Daimler CVG6 with a Metro-Cammell H32/26R body, one of ten new that year.
Photo taken Sunday 13 April 1969, Oak Lane Garage, West Bromwich
23. KEA183
West Bromwich, with Daimlers KEA183 in the traditional livery and PEA198 in the West Midlands PTE colours.
Photo taken Tuesday 29 September 1970, High Street, West Bromwich
West Bromwich, with Daimlers KEA183 in the traditional livery and PEA198 in the West Midlands PTE colours.
Photo taken Tuesday 29 September 1970, High Street, West Bromwich
24. XDH297
West Bromwich Corporation Welfare Department 78, XDH297, was a Bedford SBO with a Willowbrook B39F body which had been new as Walsall 297 in 1956 and which was acquired in September 1966.
Photo taken Sunday 13 April 1969, Oak Lane Garage, West Bromwich
West Bromwich Corporation Welfare Department 78, XDH297, was a Bedford SBO with a Willowbrook B39F body which had been new as Walsall 297 in 1956 and which was acquired in September 1966.
Photo taken Sunday 13 April 1969, Oak Lane Garage, West Bromwich
25. PEA190
Fitted with a Willowbrook H34/26R body 190, PEA190, was a Daimler CVG6, one of twelve new to West Bromwich in 1957.
Photo taken Sunday 13 April 1969, Oak Lane Garage, West Bromwich
Fitted with a Willowbrook H34/26R body 190, PEA190, was a Daimler CVG6, one of twelve new to West Bromwich in 1957.
Photo taken Sunday 13 April 1969, Oak Lane Garage, West Bromwich
26. PEA195
New in 1957, PEA195, West Bromwich 195. was one of twelve Daimler CVG6s with Willowbrook H34/26R bodies and is seen here at Oak Lane Garage.
Photo taken Sunday 22 March 1964, Oak Lane Garage, West Bromwich
New in 1957, PEA195, West Bromwich 195. was one of twelve Daimler CVG6s with Willowbrook H34/26R bodies and is seen here at Oak Lane Garage.
Photo taken Sunday 22 March 1964, Oak Lane Garage, West Bromwich
27. SEA200
West Bromwich 200, SEA200, was one of twelve Daimler CVG6s with Metro Cammell H37/26R bodies new in 1957 which is seen at the Oak Lane garage.
Photo taken Sunday 22 March 1964, Oak Lane Garage, West Bromwich
West Bromwich 200, SEA200, was one of twelve Daimler CVG6s with Metro Cammell H37/26R bodies new in 1957 which is seen at the Oak Lane garage.
Photo taken Sunday 22 March 1964, Oak Lane Garage, West Bromwich
28. SEA208
Seen at the Oak Lane garage is West Bromwich 208, SEA208, one of twelve Daimler CVG6s with Metro Cammell H37/26R bodies new in 1957.
Photo taken Sunday 22 March 1964, Oak Lane Garage, West Bromwich
Seen at the Oak Lane garage is West Bromwich 208, SEA208, one of twelve Daimler CVG6s with Metro Cammell H37/26R bodies new in 1957.
Photo taken Sunday 22 March 1964, Oak Lane Garage, West Bromwich
29. SEA208
West Bromwich Corporation 208, SEA208, a 1958 Daimler CVG6 with Metro-Cammell H63R body with another CVG6, 225, behind
Photo taken c.1966, West Bromwich
West Bromwich Corporation 208, SEA208, a 1958 Daimler CVG6 with Metro-Cammell H63R body with another CVG6, 225, behind
Photo taken c.1966, West Bromwich
30. UEA212
In a somewhat dishevelled state in the Oak Lane garage is West Bromwich 212, UEA212, a Leyland PSUC1/4 Tiger Cub, one of three with Mulliner B39R bodies new in 1958.
Photo taken Sunday 22 March 1964, Oak Lane Garage, West Bromwich
In a somewhat dishevelled state in the Oak Lane garage is West Bromwich 212, UEA212, a Leyland PSUC1/4 Tiger Cub, one of three with Mulliner B39R bodies new in 1958.
Photo taken Sunday 22 March 1964, Oak Lane Garage, West Bromwich
31. UEA213
Rare Mulliner bodywork in B39R form was fitted to three Leyland PSUC1/4 Tiger Cubs in 1958 and 213, UEA213, the last of them is seen here.
Photo taken Sunday 13 April 1969, Oak Lane Garage, West Bromwich
Rare Mulliner bodywork in B39R form was fitted to three Leyland PSUC1/4 Tiger Cubs in 1958 and 213, UEA213, the last of them is seen here.
Photo taken Sunday 13 April 1969, Oak Lane Garage, West Bromwich
32. UEA215
The three liveries of West Bromwich. Left was 121H, TEA121G, a Daimler Fleetline with ECW low-height body of 1969 in the last West Bromwich livery before the West Midlands PTE takeover. Centre and right were Daimler CVG6s with Metro Cammell H63R bodies of 1958/9. 207H, SEA207, was in the WMPTE colours and 215, UEA215, was in the traditional and attractive West Bromwich livery.
Photo taken 1970, West Bromwich
The three liveries of West Bromwich. Left was 121H, TEA121G, a Daimler Fleetline with ECW low-height body of 1969 in the last West Bromwich livery before the West Midlands PTE takeover. Centre and right were Daimler CVG6s with Metro Cammell H63R bodies of 1958/9. 207H, SEA207, was in the WMPTE colours and 215, UEA215, was in the traditional and attractive West Bromwich livery.
Photo taken 1970, West Bromwich
33. YEA224
The M.O.T. Testing Station sign at the Oak Lane garage is prominent in this view of West Bromwich 224, YEA224, one of six Daimler CVG6-30s with Metro Cammell H41/32R bodies delivered in 1959 following a batch of six the previous year.
Photo taken Sunday 22 March 1964, Oak Lane Garage, West Bromwich
The M.O.T. Testing Station sign at the Oak Lane garage is prominent in this view of West Bromwich 224, YEA224, one of six Daimler CVG6-30s with Metro Cammell H41/32R bodies delivered in 1959 following a batch of six the previous year.
Photo taken Sunday 22 March 1964, Oak Lane Garage, West Bromwich
34. 241JEA
West Bromwich 241, 241JEA, was a Daimler CVG6-30 with MCCW H41/33R bodywork, which had been new in October 1962.
Photo taken c.1969, Paradise Street, West Bromwich
West Bromwich 241, 241JEA, was a Daimler CVG6-30 with MCCW H41/33R bodywork, which had been new in October 1962.
Photo taken c.1969, Paradise Street, West Bromwich
35. 248NEA
248NEA is West Bromwich 248, a 1963 Daimler CV6G with Metro Cammell Body.
Photo taken Monday 6 April 2015, A435 south of Wythall
248NEA is West Bromwich 248, a 1963 Daimler CV6G with Metro Cammell Body.
Photo taken Monday 6 April 2015, A435 south of Wythall
36. 250NEA
Seen at the Oak Lane garage is West Bromwich 250, 250NEA, which was the first of two Leyland PSUC1/4 Tiger Cubs with Roe B43F bodies dating from 1963.
Photo taken Sunday 22 March 1964, Oak Lane Garage, West Bromwich
Seen at the Oak Lane garage is West Bromwich 250, 250NEA, which was the first of two Leyland PSUC1/4 Tiger Cubs with Roe B43F bodies dating from 1963.
Photo taken Sunday 22 March 1964, Oak Lane Garage, West Bromwich
37. 251NEA
West Midlands PTE 251H, 251NEA, a Leyland Tiger Cub PSUC1/13 built in 1963 with Roe B43F bodywork, new to West Bromwich Corporation.
Photo taken August 1974, West Bromwich Depot
West Midlands PTE 251H, 251NEA, a Leyland Tiger Cub PSUC1/13 built in 1963 with Roe B43F bodywork, new to West Bromwich Corporation.
Photo taken August 1974, West Bromwich Depot
38. 251NEA
251NEA, a Leyland PSUC1/13 Tiger Cub with a Roe B43F body was West Bromwich 251 and was the second of a pair new in December 1963.
Photo taken Sunday 13 April 1969, Oak Lane Garage, West Bromwich
251NEA, a Leyland PSUC1/13 Tiger Cub with a Roe B43F body was West Bromwich 251 and was the second of a pair new in December 1963.
Photo taken Sunday 13 April 1969, Oak Lane Garage, West Bromwich
39. 254TEA
Daimler CVG6 (Daimatic semi-automatic) chassis marked up with chassis number 20092, apparently destined to be bodied by Metro-Cammell as H37/29R to become West Bromwich 254 in late 1964.
Photo taken 1964, Daimler Works, Coventry
Daimler CVG6 (Daimatic semi-automatic) chassis marked up with chassis number 20092, apparently destined to be bodied by Metro-Cammell as H37/29R to become West Bromwich 254 in late 1964.
Photo taken 1964, Daimler Works, Coventry
40. 256TEA
Former West Bromwich Corporation 256, 256TEA, a Daimler CVG6 with Metro-Cammell H37/29R body, new in 1964, seen here in 1971 having passed into the ownership of the West Midlands P.T.E.
Photo taken Tuesday 10 August 1971, West Bromwich Bus Station
Former West Bromwich Corporation 256, 256TEA, a Daimler CVG6 with Metro-Cammell H37/29R body, new in 1964, seen here in 1971 having passed into the ownership of the West Midlands P.T.E.
Photo taken Tuesday 10 August 1971, West Bromwich Bus Station
41. CEA262C
West Bromwich Corporation 262, CEA262C, a Daimler CVG6 with Metro-Cammell H41/33R body, new in 1965, the first of a batch of seven
Photo taken c.1966, West Bromwich
West Bromwich Corporation 262, CEA262C, a Daimler CVG6 with Metro-Cammell H41/33R body, new in 1965, the first of a batch of seven
Photo taken c.1966, West Bromwich
42. CEA263C
West Midlands 263H, CEA263C, a Daimler CVG6-30 built in 1965 with Metro-Cammell H41/33R bodywork.
Photo taken April 1977, Fisher Street Bus Station, Dudley
West Midlands 263H, CEA263C, a Daimler CVG6-30 built in 1965 with Metro-Cammell H41/33R bodywork.
Photo taken April 1977, Fisher Street Bus Station, Dudley
43. KEA102E
West Midlands PTE 102H, KEA102E, a Daimler Fleetline CRG6LX built in 1967 with Metro-Cammell-Weymann H42/31F bodywork. This had been new as West Bromwich 102.
Photo taken April 1977, Fisher Street Bus Station, Dudley ?
West Midlands PTE 102H, KEA102E, a Daimler Fleetline CRG6LX built in 1967 with Metro-Cammell-Weymann H42/31F bodywork. This had been new as West Bromwich 102.
Photo taken April 1977, Fisher Street Bus Station, Dudley ?
44. KEA108E
West Midlands 108H, KEA108E, a Daimler Fleetline CRG6LX built in 1967 with MCW H42/31F bodywork.
Photo taken April 1977, Fisher Street Bus Station, Dudley
West Midlands 108H, KEA108E, a Daimler Fleetline CRG6LX built in 1967 with MCW H42/31F bodywork.
Photo taken April 1977, Fisher Street Bus Station, Dudley
45. KEA108E
West Bromwich 108, KEA108E, was a Daimler CRG6LX Fleetline with an MCW H42/31F body, one of thirteen new in 1967.
Photo taken Sunday 13 April 1969, Oak Lane Garage, West Bromwich
West Bromwich 108, KEA108E, was a Daimler CRG6LX Fleetline with an MCW H42/31F body, one of thirteen new in 1967.
Photo taken Sunday 13 April 1969, Oak Lane Garage, West Bromwich
46. NEA101F
West Bromwich 101, NEA101F, was used as a demonstrator when new, Southend being among the operators it visited.
Photo taken late autumn 1970, Paradise Street, West Bromwich
West Bromwich 101, NEA101F, was used as a demonstrator when new, Southend being among the operators it visited.
Photo taken late autumn 1970, Paradise Street, West Bromwich
47. NEA101F
NEA101F - new in 1968 to West Bromwich Corporation and is a Daimler Fleetline CRG6.
Photo taken Monday 31 August 2020, Wythall Transport Museum
NEA101F - new in 1968 to West Bromwich Corporation and is a Daimler Fleetline CRG6.
Photo taken Monday 31 August 2020, Wythall Transport Museum
48. TEA115G
West Midlands PTE 115H, TEA115G, a Daimler Fleetline CRG6LX built in 1969 with ECW H45/28F bodywork. New to West Bromwich Corporation.
Photo taken April 1972, West Bromwich Bus Station
West Midlands PTE 115H, TEA115G, a Daimler Fleetline CRG6LX built in 1969 with ECW H45/28F bodywork. New to West Bromwich Corporation.
Photo taken April 1972, West Bromwich Bus Station
49. TEA115G
An Eastern Coachworks H45/28F body was fitted to West Bromwich 115, TEA115G, the first of seven Daimler CRG6LX Fleetlines new in 1969.
Photo taken Sunday 13 April 1969, Oak Lane Garage, West Bromwich
An Eastern Coachworks H45/28F body was fitted to West Bromwich 115, TEA115G, the first of seven Daimler CRG6LX Fleetlines new in 1969.
Photo taken Sunday 13 April 1969, Oak Lane Garage, West Bromwich
50. TEA117G
West Midlands 117H, TEA117G, a Daimler Fleetline CRG6LX built in 1969 with ECW H45/28F bodywork.
Photo taken April 1977, Fisher Street Bus Station, Dudley
West Midlands 117H, TEA117G, a Daimler Fleetline CRG6LX built in 1969 with ECW H45/28F bodywork.
Photo taken April 1977, Fisher Street Bus Station, Dudley