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.

The museum have part of their website dedicated to the histories of the trams in their collection which can be found here.

Passenger trams

Images Original System Car Number Status Livery Year Built Seats Notes
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 42 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 This tram first entered service in 1932, and was intended to revolutionise London's tramcar fleet due to its advanced design. Gained the name Bluebird from its attractive and distinctive livery of royal blue and white. It operated in London until 1951 when it was sold to Leeds, which was short of trams because of the Second World War. It remained operational in Leeds until 1957 and was sold to Crich in 1973. The LCCTT are funding the restoration. Moved into the workshop for restoration in 2014, which progressing for a 2021 launch. It will be outshopped in its distinctive blue and white livery.

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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. Briefly reactivated for 1 September 2018 to celebrate its 120th birthday. 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 56 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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Companhia Carris de Ferro do Porto 9 On Display Yellow, White and Red 1873 20 This trailer car from the city of Porto in 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 This car was built by the Great Central Railway for use on the line that the railway company built to convey dock workers from Grimsby to its new, and rather isolated, coal dock at Immingham. Partly built parallel to the steam railway carrying coal to the docks, but not connected to it, and partly running in the street, this line is variously described as an interurban tramway or as an electric railway, and car 14 demonstrates this hybrid nature. When the line closed in 1961, the car was preserved, initially in store at Clay Cross (then a British Rail facility) before going to the National Railway Museum at York in 1988. It has been at Crich since 1990.[2]

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Sheffield Tramways Company 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 a few times a year, on the Edwardian Weekend and several 'horse tram' days, with appropriate motive power, in recent years from 'Joseph'.[3]

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Cardiff Tramways Company 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 Corporation Tramways 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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Edinburgh Corporation Tramways 35 On Display Madder and Cream 1948 62 Built as a double deck fully enclosed semi-streamlined electric tram, this car was only eight years old when its home system closed in 1956. In 1962 it became the centre-piece of a brand new transport museum in Edinburgh. Unfortunately that museum closed in 1979 and its owners, Edinburgh City Council, placed it in store until 1985, when it was loaned to Blackpool, where it operated on the Blackpool Tramway. In 1988 it moved to Glasgow, where it operated in the Glasgow Garden Festival, finally arriving at Crich in 1989. Since then the car has been on static display, and was transferred to TMS ownership in June 2008. Received a cosmetic overhaul in 2013 and is on display in the Exhibition Hall.[4]

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Blackpool and Fleetwood 40 Operational Teak and Cream 1914 44 This car was built in 1914 for the Blackpool & Fleetwood Tramroad Company, and was renumbered 114 in 1920 when Blackpool Corporation took over the Tramroad Company. It was converted into permanent way gang car 5 in 1936 and remained in use until 1960. It was restored to its original state as number 40 for the Blackpool tramway 75th Anniversary in 1960. In 1963 it was presented to the National Tramway Museum, but has spent most of its preservation life on loan to Blackpool Transport, where it operated on the promenade as well as making a couple of rare returns to Crich. It received a mid life overhaul in 2014, to which both Blackpool and Crich contributed. The long-term loan to Blackpool ended in March 2019 and the tram spent the summer on loan to Beamish Museum, before returning permanently to Crich in September 2019.[5]

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Blackpool Corporation Transport 40 Operational Red, White and Teak 1926 78 40 is an example of the Blackpool Standard trams, built in the 1920s to improve Blackpool's tram fleet. Some of which were fully enclosed but others, like 40, had open balconies. It was the last open balcony tram to operate in Great Britain, being withdrawn in 1963 and was then transferred to Crich almost immediately. It first entered service at Crich in 1964 wearing Blackpool's later green livery and was given a thorough overhaul in 1983/4, where it was restored to its original 1931 condition with red livery. 40 has covered more than 43,000 miles at Crich, making the most intensively used tram in Crich history. Received repairs and a repaint in 2016.

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Nottingham Corporation Tramways 45 In Store Brown and White 1901 56 An originally open-top tram. Only the lower saloon survives. Cosmetically restored in Nottingham; moved to Crich in 2018.[6]
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.[7]

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Sheffield Corporation Tramways 46 In Store Blue and Cream 1899 28 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 store in 2003, along with Leeds 600 and Glasgow 1100.
New South Wales Government Railways (47) On Display Brown 1885 0 A Steam Tram known as "John Bull". Built for use in Australia for the New South Wales Government Railways, where it remained for five years, employed on railway and colliery construction projects. It then went to the Beyer Peacock Works in Manchester, where it had been built, and lost its side wheel skirts in order to operate as a railway shunter until 1959. The vehicle arrived at Crich in 1962 and was steamed a few times from 1966. It was steamed again in the 1980s and in 1985 it successfully operated along the Blackpool Promenade for the centenary of Blackpool Tramway. It remained operational until 1989 and has been on display ever since. It 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, from the city of Johannesburg in South Africa, 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 Operational 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. Returned to service in 2018 following an overhaul.

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Birmingham Central Tramways 75 In Store N/A 1888 44 Car 75 was designed for use on the steeply inclined route between Colmore Row and New Inns in Birmingham as previous horse-drawn trams needed an extra set of horses to propel them up the hills whilst fully loaded with passengers. It remained in service until 1911 when the company's lease expired. The vehicle spent the next 60 years as a summer house until being acquired by the Black Country Living Museum in the 1970s. It remained in storage there until 2017 when it was very kindly donated to Crich and was moved into storage at Clay Cross. Only the lower deck survives.
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 Tramways Company 84 In Store ? 1886 0 It is a Wilkinson Patent Vertical Boiler Steam tram built by Beyer Peacock in 1886, running until 1904 when it was converted into a railway shunter by the loss of its side wheel skirts and went to a foundry in Wigan until 1954. Unlike No. 47, which originally operated in Australia, No. 84 represents a typical steam tram that operated in Great Britain. Given to the NTM from the Manchester Museum of Science and Industry in 2002. It is one of two Wilkinson Patent Vertical Steam Boilers, the other being No. 47 "John Bull". In store off site at Clay Cross in a dismantled state.
Bournemouth Corporation Tramways 85 On Display Crimson and Yellow 1914 68 This tram was designed for a track of 3 ft 6 inches, meaning that it cannot operate on the running line at Crich which is of the standard 4 ft 8 1/2 inches. Arrived at Crich in 2017 and is on static display in the Exhibition Hall.
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.
Newcastle Corporation Tramways 102 Under Overhaul Black, Yellow and White 1901 84 A very similar tram to Blackpool 59. Was often seen 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. The tram's long-awaited overhaul began in June 2018. Work will involve the replacement of two axles, motor overhauls, a rewire, a complete rebuild of the north platform, resealing of the windows and a repaint.

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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 Streetlife Museum of Transport Kingston upon Hull Red, White and Yellow 1910 62 This four wheel tram was originally built with a top cover but without vestibules and with open balconies. It featured Hull unusual centre-flanged wheels, designed to run on that system's centre-grooved standard gauge track. In 1931 it was fitted with a new top deck and became fully enclosed; it received a replacement second hand truck in 1933-4. In 1942 it was sold to Leeds City Tramways, where it became their number 446 before being withdrawn in 1952. Acquired for preservation, it was worked on in Bolton before being transferred to Crich in 1960. It was loaned to Hull’s Streetlife Museum on a long-term basis in 1983, where it remains.[8]

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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, due to its open air seating arrangement and lack of bodywork. This tram was designed predominantly to provide holidaymakers with sight-seeing opportunities along the Promenade. The conductor had to go along the side of the tram to collect the fares but modifications in 1936 saw the fitting of a central gangway between the seats so as to make collecting fares easier. It remained in passenger service until 1945 when it was withdrawn and acquired by the BBC and converted to an outside broadcast vehicle. This was so they could film the annual Blackpool illuminations. Crich acquired the tram in 1972 and in 1974 it was restored to original 1927 condition with the full width seats and red livery. Received a heavy mechanical overhaul in the early 2000s and was also given a slight repaint and further repairs in 2010/11.

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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.
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 Tramways 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 and received a rewire in 2018.

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Prague City Tramways 180 On Display Red and White 1905 26 Made a dramatic journey from Czechoslovakia just as Soviet Tanks and Warsaw Pact Troops were advancing to seal the border. Withdrawn from Crich service in 2002 after over 30 years of operation at the museum.

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London Tramways Co. 184 In Store N/A 1895 46 The Curry Rivel Horse Car was transferred to Clay Cross in February 2005. In order to preserve what was left of the vehicle, it was flatpacked in 2014.
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 Corporation Tramways 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 40 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. Received a new axle in 2018.

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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.

Fundraising for restoration is ongoing.[9]
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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 Corporation Tramways 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 City Tramways 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.
Leeds City Tramways 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. Spent several months on loan to Blackpool Tramway from late 2017-mid 2018.

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New York 3rd Avenue Transit 674 On Display Cream and Red 1939 49 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 Nickelodeon 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.

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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 loan to Blackpool Tramway Red and Cream 1969 26 This tram is from Halle near Leipzig in East Germany. Placed on loan to Blackpool in May 2018 to free up storage space at Crich.
Glasgow Corporation Tramways 1068 On Display 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. Withdrawn from service again in November 2016.

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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 have set up a fund to overhaul this car.br />

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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 pending on overhaul.

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London Passenger Transport Board 1622 Under Overhaul Red and White 1912 73 Represents the "rehabilitated" E1 London trams of the 1930s. Restored in 1997 and has been in regular use ever since. Withdrawn from Crich service in 2016 and a mid-life overhaul was started in December 2018.

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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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Hull City Tramways ? In Store N/A 1903 58 A double-deck tram that was originally built as an open-topper, but was fitted with covered tops before entering service. All that is known about the tram's operating history is that it was originally acquired for the Hendon route. The fleet number is unknown. Only the lower deck survives. In store off site at Clay Cross.

Works trams

Images Original System Car Number Status Livery Year Built Seats Notes
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.
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 as a tower wagon at Crich until 2006, although was briefly reactivated in 2010. Although no longer used as a tower wagon, it does still run occasionally.[10]

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Glasgow Corporation Tramways 21 In Store N/A 1903 0 A tool van. Was used as Crich's first bookshop, and was then displayed at Wakebridge from 1972 until 2005. In store at Clay Cross.[11]

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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.[12]
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.
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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Buses

Images Original System Car Number Status Livery Year Built Seats Notes
Barnsley & District Electric Traction Company Ltd 5 On Display Green 1913 Bought in late 2018, a 1913 Leyland ‘Combination Car’ motorbus[13]

References

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