Dundee Museum of Transport
This small museum has some vintage cars on display, but sadly it is too small to display a collection of vintage buses. Hence the reason it is in this category.
I am usually well prepared if I am visiting a transport museum, but on this occasion I did not check how many vintage buses were on display at the Dundee Museum of Transport, an oversight on my part. It turns out there was only one vintage bus. But to be honest, it was more of a day out for me as it was warm and sunny, a rarety for Scotland in May.
This museum had vintage cars on display, of which I have no interest at all. Still, as always, the staff were very friendly and I did find out a lot more about Dundee’s history and characters.
Location
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The Lone Bus
Bus 127
The only vintage bus in the museum
The only vintage bus in the museum
The only vintage bus in the museum
Bus Specifications
- Chassis: Daimler CVD6DD (Double-Deck)
- Chassis Number: 15892
- Engine: Daimler 8.4-litre diesel
- Bodywork: Built by Croft, configuration H30/26R
- H30/26R: denotes a highbridge double-decker with 30 seats on the upper deck, 26 on the lower deck, and a rear entrance.
- Width: 7 feet 6 inches (narrow width, suitable for urban routes)
- Entry into Service: January 1951
- Withdrawal from Service: February 1973
Other Exhibits
Victoria Drummond
The only vintage bus in the museum
HMS Victory’s link to Dundee
The only vintage bus in the museum
The only vintage bus in the museum
The Videos
Although the Dundee Transport Museum is quite small compared to other museums across the country, the museum does have special Open Days, which may include a small display of vintage buses outside the building. It’s always best to check their website for the dates of these events.
