Category Archives: National Tramway Museum

Whilst many tram enthusiasts were having fun by the real sea in Blackpool over the late May Bank Holiday weekend the Crich Tramway Village were bringing the seaside to Derbyshire as they held their now annual “Beside the Seaside” event. … Continue reading →

After a lengthy lay-off, London United Tramways 159 has been seen out and about on test at Crich Tramway Village this week. It may be remembered that the tram was launched into service in July 2012 following a major restoration … Continue reading →

On Sunday 2nd June, New York 674 enjoyed a rare taste of sunshine at its home, Crich Tramway Village, when it was extracted from its usual position in Depot VI. On this day the car was dragged onto the traverser, … Continue reading →

The expected homecoming of Chesterfield horse tramcar 8 for a single day, as part of the inaugural Chesterfield Arts Festival. The tram was loaded up at Crich Tramway Village late on Friday 3rd May, before travelling to its former home … Continue reading →

Following the recent confirmation that London County Council 106 is to occupy the Crich workshop during 2013 for an overhaul, it is pleasing to report that the tram has now moved into the works and is currently being stripped in … Continue reading →

London County Council 106 looks set to have a positive future ahead of it at Crich Tramway Village, following the news that it is set to enter the museum’s workshop later this year for a major overhaul. The work will … Continue reading →

As previously reported on British Trams Online, Crich Tramway Village have received a request from Chesterfield Borough Council, for horse drawn tramcar Chesterfield 8 to make a special guest appearance at the first ever Chesterfield Community Arts Festival. Following discussions … Continue reading →

More information has been released by Chesterfield Borough Council regarding an event taking place over the May Day Bank Holiday weekend, which will hopefully see horse-drawn tramcar Chesterfield 8 make a brief return visit to its former home town. As … Continue reading →

The Tramway Museum Society have announced that Tony Hill has been appointed as the new General Manager of Crich Tramway Village, home of Britain’s National Tramway Museum. The appointment of a Manager was mooted some years ago, and the need … Continue reading →

The advertised opening of Crich Tramway Village this weekend – Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th March – has unfortunately had to be cancelled due to heavy snowfalls which have made the site largely inaccessible. It will be impossible to operate … Continue reading →

Work on preparing Blackpool Jubilee car 762 for service at its new home, Crich Tramway Village, is continuing to progress, with an ever-increasing list of jobs being tackled to allow this unique tram to be demonstrated at the museum. This … Continue reading →

Following on from last week’s shock news that Southampton 45 has been withdrawn from service, it has been confirmed that two more old favourites at Crich Tramway Village have now been sidelined and will not be operating in 2013. The … Continue reading →

An unexpected, and unwelcome development at Crich Tramway Village has seen Southampton 45 withdrawn from service and placed on static display inside the Great Exhibition Hall. 45 has always been a very popular tram in the fleet, mostly due to … Continue reading →

For many years, the number of items stored at the Tramway Museum Society’s Clay Cross store has steadily increased, as more trams have been added to the national collection. This has recently reached the point where the storage premises are … Continue reading →

Saturday 16th February saw the start of the 2013 operating season at Crich Tramway Village. Although the site had been open to visitors on a number of occasions already this year, the emphasis had been placed on various activity sessions with … Continue reading →