Saturday 20th October 2007
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Hauled run by the 1943 Matador "Mighty Muriel"
along the full length of the former tramway
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Although the tramway closed over 50 years ago, the old tram sheler
still survives 100 years after the opening of the tramway
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Looking back along Gloddaeth Avenue from West Shore
before the hauled run
(from the upper deck of Replica Tram No.7)
"If only someone would put the tracks back......."
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Replica Tram No.7 rounds the old tram shelter before setting off
on its historic journey along the route of the former tramway
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photo: Richard Hayward |
Replica Tram No.7 sets off for Colwyn Bay
the old single-track tramway was just to the right of the trees in the central reservation
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Unfortunately the through route across Bodafon Fields
is no longer available, so a diversion was made along Nant-y-Gamar Road to the Promenade
as far as Bryn-y-Bia Road
just like the replacement "Red Buses" did from 1956 untill they were taken over by Crosville
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Clearly "Llandudno" welcomes "Mighty Muriel" and
Replica Tram No.7
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Looking down on Replica tram No.7 from the road to Penrhynside
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photo: Sonia Bird |
Replica Tram No.7 swings round the Mount Stewart Hotel curve
into Whitehall Road at Rhos on Sea
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Replica Tram No.7 on display opposite St Paul's Church in Abergele
Road, Colwyn Bay
Such was the interest in No.7 from well-wishers, the tram remained in the
centre of Colwyn Bay much longer than was originally envisaged
It was surprising just how many people wanted to see an operational
tram back in their town - not just Llandudno !
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all the above photos by the society webmaster John Bird
except where otherwise shown
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After continuing along the "Old Colwyn" extension which closed
in 1930, "Mightly Muriel" hauled Replica Tram No.7 from the terminus at the former Queen's Hotel to the top of
Penmaen Head for a well deserved rest
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photo: Janet Sutton |
The Replica Tram No.7 then returned to the old 1915-1930
terminus at the former Queen's Hotel, Old Colwyn......
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photo: Janet Sutton |
.......before returning to Rhos-on-Sea promenade,
much later than originally envisaged, mainly due to delays caused by overwhelming interest throughout the day
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photo: Sonia Bird |
Replica Tram No.7 pauses outside the Aberhod on
Rhos on Sea promenade at the end of a long day
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Click on the above picture for a BBC photo feature
by Aled Williams (captions in Welsh) |
Did you take any pictures of the tram
which we could display on this website ?
If so, please contact the webmaster |
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16th November 2007