Category Archives: National Tramway Museum

Crich prepares to be illuminated for the Starlight Spectacular

We may be approaching the end of another season of operation at the Crich Tramway Village but that doesn’t mean there isn’t time for another special event with final preparations now underway for the Starlight Spectacular event which takes place … Continue reading

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This week on British Trams Online

Another Photo Gallery for you this week – there may only be one but it is extensive coverage from Tram Day at Crich:

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Your Heritage Tramways need you!

If our recent coverage of the issues which have affected the Heaton Park Tramway tells us one thing it is just how much our heritage tramways rely on volunteers. Unfortunately as free time becomes more of a commodity and with … Continue reading

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Oporto C65 stars at Tram Day

Over the past few years the main enthusiast event at Crich has given us on loan trams and trams displayed outside from the on site collection but for 2016 Tram Day – as it has now been christened – a … Continue reading

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Oporto coal tram on the road again

Less than a week after it arrived at Crich Tramway Village for the first time ever, Oporto C65 left Crich for good early on the afternoon of Monday 12th September. The coal tram is bound for Beamish Museum, having been … Continue reading

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Amended schedule for Crich ‘Tram Day’

With a fairly depressing weather forecast, organisers of the ‘Tram Day’ at Crich on Saturday 10th September have made a few tweaks to the previously advertised programme of events. The main photographic line-ups will still take place as planned, although … Continue reading

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Oporto C65 gets ready for the weekend

As previously reported, Oporto C65 – a coal tram – is set to be the star attraction at ‘Tram Day’, the main annual enthusiast event being held at Crich Tramway Village on Saturday 10th September. The tramcar has now arrived … Continue reading

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Full details announced for Tram Day

One of the most anticipated events at Crich this year, Tram Day, takes place on Saturday 10th September and following the announcement last month that Oporto C65 would be on display during the day full details have now been released … Continue reading

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Oporto C65 and Bournemouth 85 set to change owners

One of the most elusive trams of the national collection is set to enjoy a rare period in the limelight ahead of a change of ownership. Oporto C65 was acquired by the National Tramway Museum in 2005 but upon transfer … Continue reading

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In Pictures: Chesterfield 7 back in service & Models on display at Crich

This latest pictorial update from Crich features two recent events. Over the weekend of 20th and 21st August there was a Models Weekend which saw a number of layouts on display in the Great Exhibition Hall. Meanwhile as we reported … Continue reading

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This week on British Trams Online

We actually have some updates over on the main site for you this week as we add a couple more Photo Galleries:

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In Pictures: Yorkshire Day at Crich

Monday 1st August was Yorkshire Day and to celebrate the occasion a low key special event was held at the Crich Tramway Village. All three trams in service on the day were from Yorkshire with Leeds pair 345 and 399 … Continue reading

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In Pictures: Nottingham Classic Tour at Crich

On Sunday 31st July the latest in the series of car rallies to be held at the Crich Tramway Village took place. This time it was the Nottingham Classic Tour organised by the Carlton and District Motor Club who brought … Continue reading

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Chesterfield 7 rides again

Following some remedial attention to its paintwork, Chesterfield 7 made a belated year debut in passenger service at Crich Tramway Village on 17th August. This was the tram’s first outing since having its First World War recruitment posters and decorations … Continue reading

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Glasgow 812 goes to war

Preparations for the next 1940s-themed event at Crich Tramway Village, taking place from 8th to 14th August inclusive, are well underway and this has included preparing a tram in wartime guise for the occasion. Glasgow 812 has been selected, being … Continue reading

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In Pictures: Blackpool Standard 40 launched back into service

Blackpool Standard 40 was officially relaunched into service on Tuesday 26th July with special guest Bryan Lindop and Bob Mason from Blackpool Transport on hand to celebrate the return of this ever popular tram at the home of the National … Continue reading

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We have another three Photo Galleries for you this week:

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Another chance for a horse tram ride at Crich

There will be an unexpected chance to take a ride on Sheffield 15 at the Crich Tramway Village on Sunday 17th July as part of the Edwardian Event. Originally only due to be used on Friday 15th July the opportunity … Continue reading

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Blackpool Standard 40 almost ready for a return

The operating fleet at Crich is set to increase by one by the end of July with Blackpool Standard 40 due to return to service on Tuesday 26th July at a special ceremony attended by special guests from Blackpool. 40 … Continue reading

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LCC 106 arrives at Carlton Colville

On Sunday 3rd July, London County Council 106 left its regular home at Crich Tramway Village to begin its long journey to the East Anglia Transport Museum at Carlton Colville near Lowestoft, where it arrived later the same day. The … Continue reading

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