Peter Whiteley, the volunteer lead on the electrical system for Bluebird, checks the feel of a newly installed controller. Possibly imagining what it is going to be like to drive the iconic tram. First generation trams had either two axles, each carrying an electrical...
Pipe Dreams – Or Nightmare? You may recall from our previous blog report on Bluebird (December 13th) that the extensive air supply system had been set out on a wooden platform to provide a template for reconstruction? The body of the car continues to take shape and...
A small army of people (consisting of contractors, our employees and dedicated volunteers) are working hard to be ready in time for the fast approaching season. Stephenson Place is a hive of activity, with contractors using scaffolding to access and repair the roof of...
Dermot Kelly has been appointed to the voluntary position of Permanent Way Engineer at Crich Tramway Village. Dermot will have overall responsibility for managing the museum’s track infrastructure, from ensuring it is safe for day to day operation, to planning...
Be part of a team that works hard and is committed to consistent high standards whilst enjoying a strong sense of camaraderie and the satisfaction that comes from a challenging job well done. There are three roles within the Traffic Department and every member of the...
The winter closure has given the Workshop team the opportunity to carry out further restoration work on Blackpool boat 236. This car was restored about 5 years ago, prior to its permanent move to Crich, by Blackpool Transport Services, with financial assistance...
It is only six weeks to the start of the 2017 season at Crich! Our employees and volunteers have been working throughout the winter carrying out the repairs, maintenance, preparation and planning required before a tram wheel can turn in passenger service once more....
An opportunity to win a pair of hospitality tickets for the home match between Sheffield United and Charlton Athletic on Saturday 18th March 2017, kick-off at 3.00pm. For many decades, until the ‘Last Tram’ in 1960, Sheffield’s trams were a popular form of transport...
We are delighted to announce that The National Tramway Museum has been granted funding towards the renovation and improvement of the display of tramcar exhibits in permanent galleries and exhibition spaces. The Museum’s collections are one of the most comprehensive...
Our latest news on the restoration of LCC 1, and the wheel sets being reassembled.
Crich Tramway Village is a brand name for the National Tramway Museum (Accredited with Arts Council England), solely owned and operated by The Tramway Museum Society, incorporated in England with liability by guarantee (no. 744229). Registered charity number 313615. Our ICO number is Z6700136.