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Historic Derby Tramcar to Return to its Spiritual Home

Historic Derby Tramcar to Return to its Spiritual HomeA tramcar in the National Tramway Museum (NTM) collection at Crich Tramway Village, which originally ran in Derby, is to return to its spiritual home as part of an exciting new project. Derby Corporation tramcar No. 1, which was built in 1903, will be loaned for...

Tram moves at Crich Tramway Village

Tram moves at Crich Tramway VillageOn the morning of 23rd April 2023, a carefully planned tramcar swap took place. Leeds 602 was moved out of the Exhibition Hall and replaced with Blackpool 762 from the depot. The movement was in preparation for our upcoming Coronation celebration event in May, when...

Model Tram and Bus Exhibition

Model Tram and Bus ExhibitionA Model Tram and Bus Exhibition will take place at Crich Tramway Village on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th August 2023. A total of 8 layouts will be present at the Exhibition which will include a new 51/4-inch gauge demonstration layout, built at the Museum, for the...

Crich Tramway Village on Track for New Season

Crich Tramway Village on Track for New SeasonCrich Tramway Village workshop team have been busy working on the vintage tram collection, in order to add to the fleet operating during the 2023 season. Blackpool balcony 40 has had a lift and overhaul, while Newcastle 102, Blackpool 166 and London County Council 106...

Derbyshire Preparing for Anti-violence Bee Tour

Derbyshire Preparing for Anti-violence Bee TourDerbyshire is preparing for the arrival of a thought-provoking anti-violence monument as it begins its county-wide tour this weekend. Originally created for Manchester, the 11ft tall monument was created using various weapons, including knives and firearms, seized...

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