TRAM: British and Australian (American usually streetcar also trolley) noun [C] An electric vehicle that transports people, usually in cities, and goes along metal tracks in the road. (Taken from the Cambridge English Dictionary)
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CRICH TRAMWAY VILLAGE NEWS ROUND-UP
Crich Tramway Village – Thursday 5th July 2007
* Glazing of the side windows of LUT 159 has now commenced although the quality of the toughened safety glass is of concern. One side frame casting is now being produced for inspection and testing whilst other work on body fixtures and fittings continues. Meanwhile, agreement has been reached with the London County Council Tramways Trust on the shade of blue for the livery although debate continues over the off white.
* It has been decided not to commission popular Blackpool Toastrack 166 for service in 2007 because of the condition of the traction wiring of the tram, in part due to a complete rewire having been deferred. It is now planned to identify the work required and costings for future work in the Workshop programme.
* Southampton 45, Liverpool 869 and London Transport 1622 remain sidelined from service too. 45’s body has now been reunited with its trucks although the Peacock quick-acting brake mechanism is still awaited from the contractor. 869 is only available for the “Driver Experience” courses whilst 1622 is undergoing significant testing following the change in braking systems.
* Finally, remedial work to seal roof leaks and attention to paint and varnish work on Chesterfield 7 has now taken place. It has been discovered that significant attention – including the complete re-canvassing of the roof – will be required at the earliest opportunity. It is believed that the cracks discovered in the roof canvas are down to shrinkage and warping of the roof boards – this is because the moisture content of the timber is affected by poor storage conditions in the depot and being left outside in baking sunlight.
* Don’t forget – if you want to see the UK’s tramway heritage survive at the National Tramway Museum you should become a member of the Tramway Museum Society. Full details are available here.
