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 – Tuesday 11th September 2007
As usual we start with the current major restoration project of London United Tramways 159 and the news that he bogie sideframe casting produced for detailed inspection has now been returned from non-destructive testing. These tests have shown that there are several minor problems and they will be discussed with the supplier before production. Meanwhile, the new quarter lights have been delivered and are being mounted in the quarter light frames whilst an order has been placed for top deck seat frame end castings.
London County Council 106 has now been withdrawn because of a wheel/rail interface problem. Following checks of the wheel profiles it has been decided that these should not be a problem because although worn they are within acceptable tolerances. The damage to the tram –premature wear and flange grooving – is mainly caused by the Cliffside point dummy.
The CDB2 controllers have been refitted to Glasgow 22 which has returned to service and is proving popular with drivers.
The HMRI have inspected the changes to the braking system on London Transport 1622 and have formally given their approval to the cross-field braking. Further testing will now be undertaken before a risk assessment and then the tram returning to service.
Liverpool 869 remains available only for use on the Unique Driving Experience, and in series only. This is because of the problems with the notch sequencing, which are taking longer than originally estimated to investigate and sort.
As reported elsewhere on British Trams Online, Cardiff 131 arrived at the Museum on 31st August. As part of this move Nottingham 166 was moved from its secret Derbyshire location to the Clay Cross store – waiting for its turn for restoration.
* For all the latest photographs from the Museum visit Richard Lomas’ blog here
* Why not become a member of the Tramway Museum Society? As well as helping to ensure the tram heritage of the country remains in safe hands you receive privileges such as the quarterly Journal and free admission and free rides on the trams – for more details click here.
LCC 106 has been withdrawn from service because of a wheel/rail interface problem. In happier times the tram is seen at the Museum Entrance on 10th June 2007.
Photo: Gareth Prior
