Category Archives: Southampton Tram Project

It was have been over 75 years since trams last ran in the Hampshire city of Southampton but they are far from forgotten and a dedicated group of volunteers have been keeping the history alive with a small collection of … Continue reading →

We often report on various tram moves across the country (just in case you haven’t noticed) but one which went under the radar in 2022 involved a Portuguese tram which now calls the south of England its home. Lisbon 715 … Continue reading →

2023 is a key year for a couple of the trams under the auspices of the Southampton Tram Project and to help them celebrate their special birthdays there is to be a special event at the Solent Sky museum in … Continue reading →

We reported just before Christmas of a significant development for Southampton 57 with its ownership being transferred to the Solent Sky Museum as it was set to be moved to further storage ahead of decisions made on its future. This … Continue reading →

Southampton 57 – the “other” Southampton tram – is about to go on the move with the tram expected to leave its long-term storage home of the Hampshire Cultural Services at Chilcomb near Winchester to further storage in Romsey. This … Continue reading →

Last August the three trams owned by the Southampton Tram Project were moved to a new secure home at the Solent Sky Museum and now a year later you will be able to get up close to see the progress … Continue reading →

Thursday 27th August was an auspicious day for the Southampton Tram Project as their three trams moved across the city to a new home at the Solent Sky Museum – a permanent home for the group which it is hoped … Continue reading →

Earlier this month the Southampton Tram Project had to cancel their planned open day in their workshop situated adjacent to one of the Cruise Terminals in the city because of access problems but unperturbed by this cancellation (and having already … Continue reading →

Unfortunately the planned open day at the Southampton Tram Project’s workshop in Southampton Docks has had to be cancelled. Due to take place on Saturday 14th September as part of a wider Heritage Fayre at West Quay the tram workshop … Continue reading →

Saturday 14th September will provide a rare opportunity to see three trams often out of the limelight up close when the Southampton Tram Project workshop in the city’s docks will be open as part of the Southampton Transport Anniversaries weekend.

The three trams of the Southampton Tram Project will again be on public display as the Southampton Maritime Festival returns on Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd August. As with the previous Festival in 2013 the workshop the project share with … Continue reading →

During the opening day of the Southampton Maritime Festival the Southampton Tram Project received a special guest to look at their work when Prince Michael of Kent had a tour of their work when he opened the event. We can … Continue reading →

The three trams of the Southampton Tram Project have gone on public display this weekend as part of the Southampton Maritime Festival. The three trams – Southampton cars 11 and 38 and Lisbon 715 – could be found in their … Continue reading →