List of tramcars of the National Tramway Museum
The National Tramway Museum in Crich, Derbyshire, has a large and diverse fleet of heritage tramcars, and aims to illustrate the complete development of the traditional British Tramcar. Where it is not possible to show this, tramcars from places as far away as Berlin, the Hague, Douglas, Halle, Howth, Johannesburg, New York City, Oporto, Prague and Sydney have been acquired to show this. The majority of the trams at Crich are double-deck trams built between 1900 and 1930,[1] and several have open tops. There are a few trams in the collection that were built after the Second World War, and these give an idea of how the British Tram Industry may have developed if services had not declined.
Passenger trams
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Derby Corporation Tramways | 1 | On Display | Green and Cream | 1904 | 45 | This tram has never run at Crich as it is to a non-standard (4 feet (1,219 mm)) gauge. It was used for crew training prior to the opening of the electrified system in Derby where it ran for 30 years. When Derby 1 was originally restored, it was done so on the standard gauge truck from the Blackpool "Gondola" illuminated car. When it was seen in Osmaston Road Depot in Derby, its wheels were in only one of the tram tracks. It is notable for its drooping body, the bodywork is ill-fitting to the trucks, so this has led to the body to curve at both ends. On display in the Exhibition Hall.
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Douglas Head Marine Drive | 1 | On Display | Crimson and Cream | 1896 | 75 | Originates from the Isle of Man and is the oldest tram at the museum equipped with a trolley pole. This tram is on long term loan from the Science Museum. It is believed to have operated for a short time at the museum in the past. On display in the Exhibition Hall.
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Leamington & Warwick Tramways & Omnibus Company | 1 | Unrestored | - | 1881 | ? | This car is on display in the Exhibition Hall and is unrestored, it is the only tram on the main site to be in an unrestored state, partly in contrast to demonstrate the skill and 'works of wonder' the museum workshop is notable for.
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London County Council Tramways | 1 | Under restoration | Red and Cream | 1932 | 66 | Currently in a red livery, it gained the name Bluebird from its attractive and distinctive livery of royal blue and white. This livery can still be seen today after numerous repaints under the red. The LCCTT has set up a fund to restore this car. Moved into the workshop for restoration in 2014, which progressing for a 2018/2019 launch.
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Blackpool and Fleetwood | 2 | On Display | Brown and Cream | 1898 | 56 | This tram is often referred to "Rack 2" on account of its seating style. It is very similar to Blackpool 166, which was built several years later. It is also one of the ten original trams supplied to the Blackpool & Fleetwood coastal tramroad. It was the first electric tram to be used in service at Crich in 1964 and because of this, played a major role in the Electric 50 event in 2014. It also re-enacted the first service at Crich for the 50th anniversary. It returned to Blackpool in 2010 for the 125th Anniversary of the tramway. Withdrawn from Crich service in 2014 and awaits overhaul. Now on display in the Exhibition Hall.
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Blackpool Electric Tramway Company | 4 | On Display | Orange, Green and White | 1885 | 32 | This is the oldest electric tram at Crich and used the conduit method of current collection. It was converted to a works car with a trolley pole, and restored in the 1960s. To simulate conduit running, it was fitted with a new, home-built truck powered by lead acid batteries. It ran for the 50th anniversary of the TMS, though not carrying passengers. On display in the Exhibition Hall.
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Blackpool | 5 | In Store | Green and Cream | 1972 | 48 | One of only two surviving complete Blackpool OMO cars. Stored at Clay Cross. |
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Gateshead and District Tramways | 5 | On Display | Crimson and Cream | 1927 | 48 | Built in 1927 for Gateshead and District Tramways, it was transferred to British Rail ownership in 1951 when the Gateshead Line closed and they were transferred to the Grimsby & Immingham Electric Railway, the same tramway that 14 originates from. First entered service at Crich in 1966 and has had several spells in traffic since then. Withdrawn from Crich service in 2007 and is on display in the depot, awaiting overhaul.
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Chesterfield Corporation Tramways | 7 | Operational | Crimson and Yellow | 1904 | ? | This Tramcar is one of twelve built by Brush for use in Chesterfield, originally an open-topper. It is a tram with many great escapes, being found as a cottage. Restored in the 1990s.
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Chesterfield Corporation Tramways | 8 | On Display | Cream and Blue | 1904 | 16 | Tramcar No. 8 was one of the last horse trams built for normal passenger service. Was on long term loan from the Science Museum but passed into Crich ownership in 2016. On display in the Exhibition Hall.
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Oporto | 9 | On Display | Yellow, White and Red | 1873 | 20 | This trailer car from Portugal is the only vehicle in the collection which has been hauled by three different forms of traction: mules, steam and electricity. It is also the oldest tram in the collection. On display in the Exhibition Hall.
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Hill of Howth | 10 | On Display | Brown | 1902 | 73 | This tram operated on a short but scenic route north of Dublin and is the only Irish car in the collection at Crich. On display in the Exhibition Hall. |
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Grimsby and Immingham Light Railway | 14 | On Display | Green | 1915 | 72 | When the Great Central Railway laid the Grimsby and Immingham Line, they needed some traction. This was the result. |
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Sheffield Corporation Tramways | 15 | Operational | Red and Cream | 1874 | 16 | Number 15 holds quite a special place in the Museum's Collection - it was the first tram to operate in 1963, before the overhead wires were functional. It is also the museum's sole operable horse tram, and usually only operates on the Edwardian Weekend once a year, with appropriate motive power.
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Cardiff Tramways | 21 | On Display | Yellow | 1886 | 46 | This is a double deck horse car. It is on temporary loan to the Museum. On display in the Exhibition Hall.
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Dundee and District Tramways | 21 | On Display | Green and White | 1894 | 66 | This is a steam tram trailer, being towed instead of powered. On display in the Exhibition Hall.
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Glasgow | 22 | Operational | Orange, Crimson and Cream | 1922 | 62 | Built in 1922 and withdrawn from active service at the end of 1960. Used on the first day of electric tram operation at Crich in June 1964 along with Blackpool and Fleetwood 2 and Blackpool 49. Operated nearly four thousand miles at the Glasgow Garden Festival in 1988. Re-entered Crich service in October 2016 following a mid-life overhaul.
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City and Royal Burgh of Edinburgh | 35 | On Display | Madder and Cream | 1948 | 62 | This tram has operated in Edinburgh, Blackpool and Glasgow Garden Festival before being displayed at Crich. This tramcar was transferred to TMS ownership in June 2008. Received a cosmetic overhaul in 2013 and is on display in the Exhibition Hall. |
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Blackpool and Fleetwood | 40 | On loan to Blackpool Tramway | Teak and Cream | 1914 | 44 | This tram is usually on loan to Blackpool Transport, where it occasionally operates on the promenade. It received a mid life overhaul in 2014, to which both Blackpool and Crich contributed. It visited Crich for the first time in decades in August 2014 where it participated in the Electric 50 celebrations. It has now returned to Blackpool.
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Blackpool Corporation Transport | 40 | Operational | Red, White and Teak | 1926 | 78 | This was the last open balcony tram to operate in Great Britain. Received repairs and a repaint in 2016.
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Southampton Corporation Tramways | 45 | On Display | Red and White | 1903 | 56 | This tram was the very first tram to be acquired for the museum, and was bought for the very expensive (in those days) sum of £10. Withdrawn from Crich service in September 2014 but was briefly reactivated on Saturday 19 September 2015 for the Tramway Museum Society 60th anniversary event.
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| Sheffield Corporation Tramways | 46 | In Store | Blue and Cream | 1899 | 22 | No. 46 was one of twelve single decker trams purchased for the opening of the electric tramways, before later being converted to a works car. It was moved into to store in 2003, along with Leeds 600 and Glasgow 1100. | |
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New South Wales Government | (47) | On Display | Brown | 1885 | N/A | Steam Tram "John Bull" was loaned to the Manchester Museum of Science and Industry in 2009 for an event celebrating the Anniversary of the first Beyer, Peacock steam locomotive. On display in the Exhibition Hall.
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Blackpool Corporation Transport | 49 | On Display | Green and Cream | 1926 | 78 | An enclosed Standard tramcar, in green and cream livery. Similar to 40. Used on the first day of electric tram operations at Crich in June 1964 along with Blackpool and Fleetwood 2 and Glasgow 22. Remained in the Crich operating fleet for nearly 30 years before being withdrawn from service in 1992 for a major overhaul which it still awaits.
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Blackpool Corporation Transport | 59 | In Store | Red, White and Teak | 1902 | 93 | Called a "Dreadnought" car - last of its kind. In storage at Clay Cross.
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Johannesburg | 60 | On Display | Red and Cream | 1905 | 62 | This tram has bi-lingual signs in both Afrikaans and English, and was one of many built in the UK for export to all corners of the British Empire. It has also starred in many TV and Film productions. Withdrawn from Crich service in 2013.
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Sheffield Corporation Tramways | 74 | On Display | Blue and Cream | 1900 | 52 | After being sold to Gateshead, where it ran in much modified form until that system closed, Sheffield 74's lower deck survived as a suburban garden shed in the town. During its restoration at Crich in the 1990s it was fitted with an Edwardian Sheffield top deck. On display in the depot as it requires some repairs to return it to service.
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Leicester Corporation Tramways | 76 | On Display | Brown and Cream | 1904 | 56 | This Tramcar was originally built as an open top car, but was fitted with a roof shortly after the First World War. A second rebuilding resulted in the car gaining a totally enclosed saloon on the top deck and vestibules on each platform. It was discovered on a farm near Snaith in Yorkshire, and has been restored to its 1920s condition. It was the first tram to be restored on site. On display in the Exhibition Hall.
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| Manchester, Bury, Rochdale and Oldham Steam Tramway | 84 | In Store | ? | 1886 | N/A | It is a Wilkinson Patent Vertical Boiler Steam tram built by Beyer Peacock in 1886, running until 1905 when it went to a foundry in Wigan until 1954. It has recently been given to the NTM from the Manchester Museum of Science and Industry. It is one of two Wilkinson Patent Vertical Steam Boilers, the other being "John Bull". | |
| Nottingham Corporation Tramways | 92 | In Store | Brown and White | 1902 | 56 | An open-top tram. Only the lower saloon survives. In store at Clay cross since 1996. | |
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Newcastle Corporation Tramways | 102 | On Display | Black, Yellow and White | 1901 | 84 | A very similar tram to Blackpool 59. Was often seem taking Dockers to work in its home town because of its large seating capacity. This tram was originally a single-decker, as can be seen with the cramped platforms where staircases were squashed in. Withdrawn from Crich service in 2000 requiring an overhaul and attention to a broken axle.
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London County Council Tramways | 106 | Operational | Cream and Crimson | 1903 | 57 | The first tram restored by the LCCTT, this made its inaugural run at Crich exactly 80 years after its original line opened. Originally had conduit pickup. First entered service at Crich in 1983 after an extensive restoration. Re-entered service in June 2015 after an overhaul, having been out of regular service for eight years.
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Leeds Tramway Company | 107 | On Display | Brown, Yellow and White | 1898 | 34 | Double-deck horse tram. Arrived at the Museum 27 August 2013. On display in the Exhibition Hall. |
| Nottingham Corporation Tramways | 121 | In Store | N/A | 1908 | 56 | An open-balcony tram. Only one end of the lower saloon survives. In store at Clay Cross. | |
| Kingston-upon-Hull | 132 | On loan to Hull Museum of Transport | Red, White and Yellow | 1910 | 62 | - | |
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London United Tramways | 159 | Operational | Blue and White | 1901 | 69 | Restoration for this particular tramcar was funded by the London County Council Tramways Trust. Returned to service after major restoration in 2013.
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Blackpool Corporation Transport | 166 | Operational | Red and White | 1927 | 64 | Known as a "toastrack" car, this was once used by the BBC as an outside broadcast vehicle. Given a slight repaint and underwent repairs in 2010/11. The conductor had to go along the side of the tram to collect the fares.
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| Nottingham Corporation Tramways | 166 | In Store | White and teak | 1920 | 64 | The third Nottingham tram to be acquired by the Museum. An open balcony tram but only the lower saloon survives. In store at Clay Cross. | |
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Blackpool Corporation Transport | 167 | Operational | Green and Cream | 1928 | 52 | This was the first of 10 single deck cars, called Pantographs, built to operate the Blackpool and Fleetwood inter-urban tramway. 167 is the only surviving complete Pantograph in existence. Restored at Crich in 1985 and received a further overhaul in 1998. Returned to service in 2012 following repairs. Visited the Beamish Museum and then Blackpool Tramway in 2014.
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Leeds City Transport | 180 | Operational | Red and Cream | 1931 | 60 | These trams were known as "Showboats" or "Horsfield" when they first entered service. Returned to Crich service in 2010.
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Prague City Tramways | 180 | On Display | Red and White | 1905 | 24 | Made a dramatic journey from Czechoslovakia just as Soviet Tanks and Warsaw Pact Troops were advancing to seal the border.
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| London Tramways Co. | 184 | In Store | N/A | 1895 | ? | The Curry Rivel Horse Car was transferred to Clay Cross in February 2005. Dismantled for spares in 2014. | |
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Sheffield Corporation Tramways | 189 | On Display | Blue and Cream | 1934 | 61 | This is the only surviving example of Sheffield's Standard Cars. Withdrawn from Crich service in 1980 and is on display in the depot.
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Blackpool Corporation Tramways | 236 | Operational | Green and Cream | 1934 | 56 | Blackpool Boat car, formerly number 607. Spent all of its working life at Blackpool and was acquired by Crich in 2011. It was restored to original 1930s condition in Blackpool and entered Crich service for the first time in 2012.
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Blackpool Corporation Tramways | 249 | On Display | Green and Cream | 1934 | 94 | Blackpool Balloon car, formerly number 712. On display in the Exhibition Hall, in 1930s livery but 1980s condition.
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Sheffield Transport Department | 264 | On Display | Cream and Blue | 1937 | 61 | This is the only surviving example of the rebuilt Standard Cars, known as Dome roof cars. Withdrawn from Crich service in 1980 and is on display in the Exhibition Hall.
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Oporto | 273 | Operational | Ochre and White | 1927 | 32 | This tram represents the type of design used in countries with hot climates. The side windows can be slid into the roof, making the tram open sided and allowing the passengers greater comfort. The restoration of this tram was completed in 2002 with funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund, and has received an award from the Heritage Railway Association. Returned to service in 2014 following repairs.
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Blackpool Corporation Transport | 298 | In Store | Green and Cream (when restored) | 1937 | 48 | Awaiting restoration when funds and workshop space allow. Moved to offsite storage at Clay Cross in 2014.
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Metropolitan Electric Tramways | 331 | Operational | Red and White | 1930 | 70 | Feltham prototype, with centre entrance doors instead of end doors. This did not suit London's conduit system, so it was sold to Sunderland in 1936 to become No.100. Restored funded by British Steel, and appeared in a BS blue livery at Gateshead garden Festival in 1990. Known by enthusiasts and staff as MET 331, or by its original name of "Cissie".
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Leeds City Tramways | 345 | Operational | Blue and White | 1921 | 62 | A Leeds enclosed double decker. Withdrawn early due to poor bodywork, was used as a carpenters tea shed at a Leeds depot. One of the first cars at Crich and its restoration to full working order was completed in 2006. Returned to Crich service in 2012 following overhaul.
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Leeds City Tramways | 399 | Operational | Brown, Yellow and White | 1926 | 70 | A Leeds "Hamilton Air-brake" car. The second tram to arrive at Crich, it underwent a lengthy restoration, returning to service only in 1990, and then repaired and returned again to service in 2011.
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Sheffield Transport Department | 510 | Operational | Cream and Blue | 1950 | 62 | A Roberts car, believed to have done more mileage at Crich than in service. It carries a special "Last Tram" livery, and, along with its sister 513 at Lowestoft, took part in the farewell celebrations. An overhaul and return to service was completed in 2014.
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Leeds Corporation Transport | 600 | In Store | Red and White | 1930 | 34 | This car became one of three experimental cars in 1954. The others were 601 and 602. In store at Clay Cross. |
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Leeds City Transport | 602 | On Display | Purple and White | 1953 | 34 | One of three experimental tramcars, the others being 600 and 601. 602 is the only tramcar at the museum to use VAMBAC. It is identical to 601 including the livery but differs from 601 in the control system and bogies, 601 using EP and having lightweight bogies. 601 was preserved, but was destroyed in an Arson attack. On display in the Exhibition Hall.
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Blackpool Corporation Transport | 630 | Operational | Green and Cream | 1937 | 48 | Blackpool Brush car, repainted in 1990s livery. Arrived at Crich 22/12/11 and entered Crich service for the first time in 2012.
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New York 3rd Avenue Transit | 674 | On Display | Cream and Red | 1939 | 48 | No. 674 is the only American tram in the collection at Crich. It was also sent to Vienna after the Second World War. First entered service at Crich in 1970 and was withdrawn in 1985 pending overhaul, which it still awaits. Has operated in both its American and Vienna guises in preservation.
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Blackpool Corporation Transport | 762 | Operational | All-over advert for Nickleodeon Land | 1982 | 90 | Blackpool Jubilee car. Retains former-all-over advert livery. Entered Crich service for the first time at the Electric 50 event in September 2014.
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Glasgow Corporation Tramways | 812 | On Display | Orange, Yellow and Brown | 1900 | 59 | Built in 1900 as an open top tram, 812 acquired a top cover with open balconies ten years later and platform vestibules within a further two years. Withdrawn from Crich service in November 2015 and is awaiting overhaul.
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Liverpool Corporation Passenger Transport | 869 | Operational | Green and White | 1936 | 78 | 869 was sold to Glasgow in 1954, withdrawn in 1960. It is often referred to as the "Green Goddess". Returned to service in September 2015 following overhaul.
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Halle | 902 | On Display | Red and Cream | 1969 | 26 | This tram is from Halle near Leipzig in East Germany. |
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Glasgow Corporation Tramways | 1068 | Operational | Orange, Cream and Blue | 1919 | 63 | When the Glasgow Corporation took over Paisley's Tramway, this car gained an enclosed top and the number 1068 - but the Scottish Tramway Museum Society saved it and returned it to its former glory. When rebuilt at Glasgow it was given larger motors, which it retains. Withdrawn from Crich service in 2009. Repainted from Paisley 68 to Glasgow 1068 during 2012 and re-entered the operating fleet in 2013.
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Glasgow Corporation Tramways | 1100 | In Store | Orange, Green and Cream | 1928 | 69 | An attempt at modernising old trams to look like Glasgow's new streamliners (like 1282 and 1297), known as the Horrornation due to extreme ugliness. Unusually, it has EP controller but only 2 motors. In store off site at Clay Cross
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Glasgow Corporation Tramways | 1115 | On Display | Orange, Cream and Red | 1929 | 68 | Kilmarnock Bogie. The upgrade to 812. On display in the Exhibition Hall.
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Den Haag | 1147 | On Display | Cream and Green | 1957 | 36 | A European styled example of a USA design classic PCC (Presidents Conference Committee) car built under licence by La Brugeoise, Belgium in 1957. It is single ended, and its control gear was copied by the Tatra T3 type Trams. On display in the Exhibition Hall.
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Glasgow Corporation Transport | 1282 | On Display | Orange, Cream and Green | 1940 | 64 | A Glasgow "Coronation" streamliner, 1282 ran in the closing procession in 1962. Withdrawn from Crich service in 2003 but was temporarily reactivated for the Glasgow 50 event in September 2012. The STTS has set up a fund to overhaul this car.
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Glasgow Corporation Transport | 1297 | On Display | Orange, Cream and Green | 1948 | 70 | A Glasgow "Cunarder" streamliner, 1297 also ran in the closing procession in 1962. Withdrawn from Crich service in 2009. On display in the Exhibition Hall.
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London Passenger Transport Board | 1622 | On Display | Red and White | 1912 | 73 | Represents the "rehabilitated" E1 London trams of the 1930s. Restored in 1997. Withdrawn from Crich service in September 2016.
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Berlin | 223 006-4 | Operational | Cream and Black | 1969 | 16 + 4 Wheelchairs | This is the museum's Access Tram and has been specially adapted to carry wheelchairs. Underwent overhaul during winter 2011/12, with its orange and white livery replaced by cream and black and reverting to its original number of 223 006-4.
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Works trams
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| Glasgow Corporation Tramways | 1 | In Store | N/A | 1905 | 0 | A unique vehicle which was used for laying underground feeder cables. In store at Clay Cross. | |
| Blackpool Corporation Tramways | 2 | In Store | Cream and Grey | 1935 | 0 | A Railgrinder works tram. Previously used at Crich to reenact the Blackpool illuminations. In store at Clay Cross. | |
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Leeds City Tramways | 2 | On Display | Grey and Red | 1932 | 0 | A self-propelled tower wagon. Originally preserved on the Middleton Railway. Arrived at Crich in 1969. Operated at Crich until 2006, although was briefly reactivated in 2010. Now on display in the depot awaiting an overhaul. |
| Glasgow Corporation Tramways | 21 | In Store | N/A | 1903 | 0 | A tool van. Was used as Crich's first bookshop. In store at Clay Cross. | |
| Croydon Tramlink | 058+061 | Operational | Red | 1978 | 0 | Diesel-powered two-axle unit (058) with hydraulic crane; and matching two-axle trailer flat (061). German Klv 53 (de) manufactured in 1978 by Sollinger Hütte (de). Previously numbered DB Netz 53 0692-3; Deutsche Bundesbahn 53.0692.[2] | |
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Brussels | 96 | On Display | Brown | 1905 | 0 | Built in Philadelphia and used as a snowbroom in Brussels. Preserved at Crich in 1995. On display in the Exhibition Hall. |
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Cardiff Corporation Tramways | 131 | Operational | Maroon and White | 1905 | 0 | Purpose-built water carrier and rail grinder. The very first tram to arrive at Crich, it was restored to its former glory for the 50th Anniversary celebrations in 2009 and is now in use as a water car and a track scrubbing and driver training vehicle. Was on loan to Blackpool during winter 2011/12 to undertake track scrubbing duties.
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Sheffield Transport Department | 330 | On Display | Blue and White | 1919 | N/A | Originally a 4 ft (1.2 m) gauge Bradford double decker, bought by Sheffield during the Second World War to replace bombed trams. Converted to water carrying car/rail grinder. Usually on display as most of its duties are now performed by Cardiff 131 but it occasionally operates at special events.
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Blackpool Corporation Transport | 717 | Operational | Green | 1927 | 0 | Electric works locomotive. Operated in Blackpool from 1927 to 1963. Arrived at Crich in 1966. In regular use as a shunting and works vehicle.
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References
- ↑ "British Trams Online Fleetlist".
- ↑ "Fahrzeugportrait Sollinger Hütte 7808". Nebenfahrzeuge (in German). Retrieved 25 April 2015.
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