Category Archives: Black Country Living Museum

Olympic Torch rides on fourth and final tram

The involvement of trams in the London 2012 Olympic Torch relay has now come to an end after Wolverhampton 49 became the fourth tram to carry a torch bearer at the Black Country Living Museum on Saturday 30th June.

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Four tramways to feature in Olympic Torch Relay

Full details of the route for the Olympic Torch Relay in the lead up to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games has recently been unveiled and amongst the various forms of transport which will be used four different tramways … Continue reading

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Dudley tram to be restored

In a very unexpected but extremely welcome development, the Black Country Living Museum have taken steps towards restoring one of their tram collection to operational status following a lengthy period of neglect. This museum rarely makes the news as it … Continue reading

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