Glasgow tram renovation resumes at Sumerlee

VOLUNTEERS resumed the restoration of Glasgow Coronation Tram No. 1245 in June after temporary postponement due to Covid-19. Work on the 1939-built double deck vehicle, which is based at Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life at Coatbridge began a decade ago and has involved a complete rebuild. The upper deck seats are ready to be refitted following the renewal of flooring. The tram’s exterior steps have been modified so that they can be removed in order to lower the tram sufficiently for it to leave the workshop.

The knock-on effects of repairs having to be carried out on Glasgow No. 1017 and more recently the Covid-19 pandemic have put the project almost three years behind schedule.

PETER WHITELEY ONE IN, ONE OUT AT CRICH: Blackpool Brush Railcoach No. 298 returned to Crich Tramway Village for restoration on June 16, after being stored off-site. The project is being jointly funded by the Blackpool Railcoach Fund and the Tramcar Sponsorship Organisation. Derby Corporation Tram No. 1 did the reverse journey, being moved into storage as part of a reorganisation at the museum, which also saw the return home to Wales of Cardiff Horsecar No. 21 on June 18.