tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20340207.post8752832266556619027..comments2024-03-28T08:32:05.600+00:00Comments on Phil's Workbench: Hong Kong tram toysUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20340207.post-5445549924846160072020-10-19T07:25:33.635+00:002020-10-19T07:25:33.635+00:00A tram themed magazine project would be great fun....A tram themed magazine project would be great fun. I seriously considered a private project along those lines earlier this year. <br /><br />There are several goods tramways in the UK. I can't find the link, but there was a book on them published in the last 12 months. Crich has a Blackpool steeple cab goods tram in the collection. Phil Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15673614093646938053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20340207.post-69774499212808024432020-10-18T20:48:37.510+00:002020-10-18T20:48:37.510+00:00I wonder if we might soon see a tram themed magazi...I wonder if we might soon see a tram themed magazine project layout.<br /><br />Seriously though, I seem to recall reading about there having been a link between the UK rail network and the Blackpool tram network - to allow coal wagons to be transferred, then hauled to (I think) a power station by a small centre cab electric loco.<br /><br />I'm not sure- but I seem to recall reading that the loco might have since found its way to Crich.<br /><br />Of course, I could be mistaken ... .Huw Griffithshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11664683490163937931noreply@blogger.com