Category Archives: National Tramway Museum

What’s New on British Trams Online? 22nd December 2024

Posted on Sunday 22 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

This week, for our final main site update of the year, we take a look back at what has been new in 2024 in another photo collection:

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Latest Crich restoration revealed – and it doesn’t run on rails!

Posted on Saturday 21 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

September 2024 will be well remembered at the Crich Tramway Village for marking the culmination of a ten year major restoration on London County Council 1 as it entered service for the first time in preservation. But just a few … Continue reading →

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15 Years Apart: London County Council 1

Posted on Saturday 21 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

Today “15 Years Apart” features a tram which has certainly undergone a transformation between 2009 and 2024!

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Picture in Time: Blackpool 167

Posted on Friday 20 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

“Picture in Time” moves on from the Blackpool Tramway again although in this edition we feature a tram which once plied its trade on that tramway but now calls Crich home.

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15 Years Apart: Blackpool Brush 630

Posted on Sunday 8 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

In this edition of “15 Years Apart” we feature a tram which has not only changed livery but also locations.

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Tram of the Year 2024 – voting is now open!

Posted on Sunday 8 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

After a week of nominations (thanks to everyone who took the time to contact us with their nominations) we are delighted to announce the final shortlists for the British Trams Online Tram of the Year 2024!

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Tramcar Sponsorship update on Blackpool 298

Posted on Monday 25 November 2024 by Gareth Prior

Trustee of the Tramcar Sponsorship Organisation, Phil Burgin, provides an update on the restoration of Blackpool 298.

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 24th November 2024

Posted on Sunday 24 November 2024 by Gareth Prior

We’re off to Crich’s “A Journey Through Time and Light” with this week’s photos:

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In Pictures: Trams run in the dark at Crich

Posted on Tuesday 12 November 2024 by Gareth Prior

There’s always something a little bit special about preserved trams running after dark (probably because it doesn’t happen that often) and that was the case over the weekend of Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th November at the Crich Tramway Village. … Continue reading →

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Events this week

Posted on Sunday 3 November 2024 by Gareth Prior

We are firmly out of the main season now but there is still time for one final event at Crich before the doors are closed for another year…

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In Pictures: Work continues on Blackpool 298’s restoration at Crich

Posted on Thursday 31 October 2024 by Gareth Prior

Now that the major restoration of London County Council 1 is at an end with the tram having launched into service in September 2024, the big focus in the Workshop at the Crich Tramway Village is on Blackpool Brush Railcoach … Continue reading →

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Events this week

Posted on Sunday 27 October 2024 by Gareth Prior

Main operating seasons start to approach the end but there is still time for a few more special events involving heritage trams!

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They’ve Run in 2024

Posted on Monday 21 October 2024 by Gareth Prior

With the main operating season of most heritage tramways starting to come to an end we take another look at just which trams have run in service during the year. As it was August the last time we took a … Continue reading →

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Events this week

Posted on Sunday 6 October 2024 by Gareth Prior

Another relatively quiet week of events with the usual Ghost Tram and Fish & Chips trams in Blackpool whilst Crich welcome a car club for a visit.

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Special out of season event for Crich Tramway Village

Posted on Thursday 3 October 2024 by Gareth Prior

Normally at the start of November that’s it for another year of opening for the Crich Tramway Village but this year there will be an extra special event taking place on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th November – A Journey … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 25th September 2024

Posted on Wednesday 25 September 2024 by Gareth Prior

This week’s midweek update takes us to Crich for extensive photographic coverage of the launch of London County Council 1 and Electric Tram Weekend:

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Crich receive Heritage Fund grant

Posted on Tuesday 24 September 2024 by Gareth Prior

Crich Tramway Village have announced that they have been awarded a special Heritage Grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The award, worth £83,080, is in support of a year-long project to help build the business resilience of the Tramway … Continue reading →

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Events this week…

Posted on Sunday 22 September 2024 by Gareth Prior

The next seven days sees the annual Trolleybus Weekend at the East Anglia Transport Museum and the last enhanced weekend of heritage tram operation in Blackpool for 2024 which also includes another Full System Tour.

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In Pictures: Electric Tram Weekend at Crich

Posted on Wednesday 18 September 2024 by Gareth Prior

Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th September saw the annual enthusiast event take place at the Crich Tramway Village – this year titled Electric Tram Weekend. With 2024 marking the 60th anniversary of electric tram operation at the museum there was … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Bluebird launched into service

Posted on Tuesday 17 September 2024 by Gareth Prior

Friday 13th September saw the latest tram to have had a major restoration at the Crich Tramway Village enter service with London County Council 1 (aka Bluebird) officially launched at a special event for supporters, members and other invited guests. … Continue reading →

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