One of the next projects for our conservation workshop will be to reconstruct an operational double deck garden seat horse tram. This will be a great addition to Crich and will provide a different experience to our current operational horse tram, Sheffield 15. The...
As part of #LoveYourRailway #TheFuture, one of our current restoration projects is to return Blackpool Brush Railcoach 298 to its original 1937 condition. During the 1930’s, many tramways were already on the decline and starting to close. However, in contrast,...
Continuing with the #LoveYourRailway #Sustainability theme, it may be stating the obvious, but looking after our historic tramcars is at the core of our museum’s work. To ensure that our operational fleet stays in good order, our conservation workshop staff and...
Continuing the #LoveYourRailway #Sustainability theme, a major element of our mission for sustainability is ensuring that our historic tramcars are looked after for the future. Back in 2017-18 we completed a major project to refurbish several of the depots where trams...
As part of the #LoveYourRailway #Sustainability campaign, we champion our Survive and Thrive exhibition in our Derby Assembly Rooms building. As the 20th century progressed, tramway systems declined due to competition from buses and private motor cars. Years later,...
The National Tramway Museum is home to a world-renowned vintage tram fleet. The Museum’s collections are one of the most comprehensive collections of trams and tramway history in the world and are Designated as being of National importance. In addition to the core...
Sunday 15th August – James Shillabeer My name is James Shillabeer. I am 15 years old, and currently a marshal and trainee conductor at the museum. I’m originally from Corby, Northamptonshire, but have lived in Derbyshire most of my life. From a very young age, I...
As part of the #LoveYourRailway #Volunteers Campaign initiated by North Yorkshire Moors Railway, from 9th – 15th August 2021 we are focusing on some of our volunteers. All our volunteers are vitally important to Crich Tramway Village – home to the...
As part of the #LoveYourRailway #Volunteers Campaign initiated by North Yorkshire Moors Railway, from 9th – 15th August 2021 we are focusing on some of our volunteers. All our volunteers are vitally important to Crich Tramway Village – home to the...
60 years ago on the morning of the 13th August 1961, the inhabitants of Berlin awoke to find that two thirds of their city had been isolated from the rest by the tearing up of roads, blocking of railway lines and the erection of barbed wire fencing along the 97 mile...
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.