Merlin '60027' Photographs
Beamish
18th July 2007

A collection of photos of the tramway and waggonway at Beamish.

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The 'Locomotion No. 1' replica in steam on the Pockerly Waggonway
The 'Locomotion No. 1' replica in steam on the Pockerly Waggonway
2007-07-18 12:57:16
The tramway in Beamish runs for a over a mile in a circuit connnecting various areas of the museum, with unlimited travel included in the admission. Tram 16 was one of Sunderland's first trams, and was built as an open top tram by Dick, Kerr at Preston in 1900.
The tramway in Beamish runs for a over a mile in a circuit connnecting various areas of the museum, with unlimited travel included in the admission. Tram 16 was one of Sunderland's first trams, and was built as an open top tram by Dick, Kerr at Preston in 1900.
2007-07-18 14:03:32
Tram 31, originally from Blackpool, passes Sunderland tram 16.
Tram 31, originally from Blackpool, passes Sunderland tram 16.
2007-07-18 14:05:21
Tram 16 was withdrawn from service in 1953 and rescued from a farm for preservation in 1989, being launched into traffic in 2003.
Tram 16 was withdrawn from service in 1953 and rescued from a farm for preservation in 1989, being launched into traffic in 2003.
2007-07-18 15:54:13
Tram 196 was originally built for Oporto in Portugal in 1935 to an Amercian design dating from the Great War. It is painted in Gateshead colours.
Tram 196 was originally built for Oporto in Portugal in 1935 to an Amercian design dating from the Great War. It is painted in Gateshead colours.
2007-07-18 15:54:22
Tram 31 again entering the depot at the end of the day. It was built in 1901 by Midland RC&WCo, and became part of the Beamish fleet in 1987.
Tram 31 again entering the depot at the end of the day. It was built in 1901 by Midland RC&WCo, and became part of the Beamish fleet in 1987.
2007-07-18 17:18:11