Our Purpose and Vision
Midland Red Olympian Club was formed in May 2025 with the aim on maintaining and preserving the history of 2 ex-Midland Red Leyland Olympians
The aim for the group is to attend events and promote the history of Midland Red Olympians.
The future plans include getting the group vehicles together within the same storage site.
Meet Our Team
Discover the skilled professionals who drive our mission forward.
Dean Howdle
Joint Chair
Dean has been in bus preservation for a number of years, been involved with despatching buses at events and been involved with organising many large events.
Dean is owner of EEH 902Y
Karl Brailsford
Joint Chair
Karl has been into buses since childhood, so it was a true dream to have purchased a bus and really active within the bus scene.
Karl is owner of B190 BLG
John
Committee
John is an ex-Midland Red Driver and volunteer at Transport Museum Wythall.
John also owns RIB 8289.
Julie
Treasurer
Julie keeps Karl under control, and will be assisting in keeping the rest of the group in order,
Colin & Angie
Committee
Colin is an ex-Midland Red Driver and member of the LTHT.
Angie keeps Julie company while the rest of the committee are talking buses, while enjoying time with Colin.
Meet Our Collection
Vehicles within the collection
EEH 902Y (1902)
Midland Red North “Mercian” Leyland Olympian
B190 BLG (4528)
Midland Fox Leyland Olympian
RIB 8289
Duple 425
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Here, we invite you to connect with our mission, understand what drives us, and find out how our values shape everything we do.