Midland Red LD8 - 3980, Wolverhampton, 1965

            The industrial town of Wolverhampton and its surrounds had been served by the Midland Red bus company since the early part of the 20th Century. Midland Red routes generally connected Wolverhampton with towns and districts outside the Borough boundary, not served by the Corporation. 

This leafy summertime view was taken on Cleveland Road in Wolverhampton, close to the town centre. This location had been a Midland Red terminal point for many years.

With steam escaping from the radiator cap, the 1953 Leyland LD8 is clearly  overheating after its run  from Princess End in Tipton, via the A4123. A journey of about 6-miles.

The crew might be taking a break while the bus cools off, or could be awaiting a change-over? If assistance was needed, it would have to come from the newly built Midland Red bus garage on Wolverhampton's Birmingham New Road. This is where the 12-year old bus was allocated at the time of this picture. 

Between 1953 and 1964, 3980 had been garaged at the nearby Bilston Street bus garage in Wolverhampton. However, this had closed in March 1964, with the fleet being transferred to the new facility. 

Sadly, time was drawing to a close for 3980, as it would be withdrawn from traffic in the October of 1966. Although 3980 is no longer with us, sister 4031, the sole surviving LD8 lives on at the Transport Museum Wythall, where it can be seen on display.

The Alpha Restaurant to the right of picture, later became 'The Old Ship' Restaurant. The single-storey building was pulled down in recent years. 

The glass-mounted slide from which this image was scanned is in a poor state, and much work was needed to refresh the image. Again, a huge thanks to fellow flickrite, Leon Coast who saved this 35mm slide from destruction, so that it can be again enjoyed.

Taken on: May 9, 2018

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