Busy Morning

The Museum was busy this morning with several school parties of very young children (some under 5) including one from Heanor and one from Mansfield. I tried to describe the Notts & Derby line which passed through Heanor and even suggested that the teachers venture into the Red Lion in Heanor to see the pictures of trams.
Today's pictures were taken in the early afternoon when things quitened down. (The trams in service were MET 331, Glasgow 812 and Leeds 345).
1. A customer who remembered the drivers seats in Sheffield trying out Glasgow 812's for size.
2. Roger Webster talking to Ian Yearsley.
3. MET 331 at Wakebridge.
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I expect to be at Crich on Sunday morning to help put copies of the July issue of The Journal in envelopes. We will then know the name of the new President.

LUT 159

Here are 3 pictures showing the progress on London United 159.
1. All the windows have been installed on the west side.
2. The east side.
3. Richard Stead installing beading on the west side. This work has been completed on the east side.
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Minimum 6d

I was recently asked to explain this destination on Johannesburg 60 by a German visitor. It means that the minimum fare payable on the particular journey is six pence or 6d. South Africa together with other British Commonwealth countries (except Canada) used the Pound Sterling currency which was divided into 20 shillings and the shilling was divided into 12 pence.
In Johannesburg high minimum fares were charged on some longer distance cars leaving the city in the evening rush hour.
2 & 3 Glasgow 812 and Leeds 180 seen from above. (Leeds 345 was the other service car).
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More Rain

Pictures taken at the National Tramway Museum, Crich, Derbyshire.

Rita's, Glasgow 812 and sunshine

The weather was better today and Chesterfield 7, Glasgow 812 and Jo'burg 60 were in service. I was busy as we were short of conductors.
1. An early lunch time view of Rita's Tea Rooms.
2. Glasgow 812 at Wakebridge - I have added a picture of 812 at Wakebridge to the Historical Archive.
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1950s

1. Rock n Roll.
2. Garth Tilt used to drive from Birmingham to Crich in an A35 van like this to paint Sheffield 264. (I have added a picture of Garth painting to the Historical Archive)
3. Glasgow 1297 passes a row of Gilbern cars.
4. Another view of the Gilberns.
I have to admit that I had never heard of Gilbern cars but Kath established that they were kit cars built by a small company near Pontypridd in South Wales. I have subsequently looked at the owners club web site and the first one were based on A35 running units.
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Intra Express

1. Thomas Fischer on the right and the Intra Express group pose with Johannesburg 60.
2. I am showing the group around with Thomas as translator.
3. Thomas and Heike Fischer (from Berlin) and Kath Lomas on Berlin 3006.
4. Berlin 3006 at Glory Mine.
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More Rain and Leeds 345

The weather forecast was right - heavy showers! Leeds 345 and Glasgow 1297 provided the tram service.
It is strange that in wet weather visitors often prefer to travel downstairs on enclosed trams.
1. Leeds 345 leaving the depot.
2. Leeds 345 at Town End with 1297 in the background.
3. Upstairs on 345.
4. Down stairs on 345 at 4:30 pm in the afternoon.
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Kath & I will be going to Crich on Sunday morning to meet Thomas Fischer and a group of enthusiasts from Germany. We have visited countries as diverse as Japan and Khazakstan with Thomas. I hope the weather will be better and that they have a memorable visit.

The elderly, the young and Sheffield 74

Today's visitors included school parties learning about World War II and a group of seniors who no doubt remember it vividly.
1. The seniors enjoying an ice cream.
2. Sheffield 74 departing from Town End.
3. A group of bewildered school children who have been evacuated to a Derbyshire village for safety during the blitz.
4. Sheffield 74 again.
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Sunshine and Showers

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Fog

Glasgow 1297 and Leeds 180 operating a fog service.
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A warm and muggy day

A warm and muggy day with Glasgow 1297 and Leeds 345 in service.
Only one picture because I forgot to charge the camera battery.
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Tramathon - Wakebridge 2

1. We travelled to Wakebridge on Leeds 180.
2. Compared with mid-week days Wakebridge was a hive of activity.
3. 'Woodland Refreshments' was open.
4. The Peak District Mines Historical Society shop was also open.
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