The 2007 No.7 on Mostyn Broadway crossing Vaughan Streen at Llandudno on Saturday 5th May

The Llandudno and Colwyn Bay   Tramway Society

The 1936 No.7 on the promenade at Rhos-on-Sea (a b/w photo hand coloured by Llandudno Enthusiasts)

A 3'6" gauge electric tramway operated between these two North Wales seaside resorts
via Rhos-on-Sea from October 1907 until March 1956

The aims of the Society are:-
a) to record the history of the tramway
b) to rebuild a replica tram for public display during 2007 (centenary of the opening of the tramway) and to take it to public events in subsequent years
(with the longer-term aim of possibly operating a similar tram or a mini-tran on a demonstration line somewhere in the locality)

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watch this space for further announcements    * * *   2023 Outings   * * * Future Outings Saturday 30th April to Monday 1st May 2023 Llandudno Transport Festival This year we will be returning to the Transport Festival on Bodafon Fields,  Llandudno For the first time ever,  both tram No.7 and the ex-Crosville support vehicle - complete with working model tramway - will be available for viewing at the same time !!!!!

* * *   2022 Outings   * * * Saturday 3rd December 2022 After having to be represented by a "Tram Replacement Bus" last year - it was rewarding to see Replica Tram No.7 taking its rightful place as the 'highlight' at the end of the annual Llandudno Christmas Parade Sunday 20th November 2022 After a three-year "lay-up" forced upon the Society by covid followed by major repairs to the Matador which hauls the tram.......... ..........it was a red letter day when No.7 undertook a test run to Llandudno on the last day of the local Food Festival She is seen standing in Mostyn Streen adjacent to Trinity Square where the event took place giving moral support to the "Model Tramway" bus which was also at the Festival to 'fly the flag' for the Tramway Society

* * *   2022 Outings   * * * Saturday 3rd December 2022 After having to be represented by a "Tram Replacement Bus" last year - it was rewarding to see Replica Tram No.7 taking its rightful place as the 'highlight' at the end of the annual Llandudno Christmas Parade Sunday 20th November 2022 After a three-year "lay-up" forced upon the Society by covid followed by major repairs to the Matador which hauls the tram.......... ..........it was a red letter day when No.7 undertook a test run to Llandudno on the last day of the local Food Festival She is seen standing in Mostyn Streen adjacent to Trinity Square where the event took place giving moral support to the "Model Tramway" bus which was also at the Festival to 'fly the flag' for the Tramway Society

The Society has been lucky to receive part the old model tramway created by the late-Harry Moore --- it is being repaired for display inside an ex-Crosville bus owned by our Chairman We intend it to visit various local events in the future to raise funds for the full-sized No.7..... .....but in the interim,  the above photo is something to be going on with ! Any donation to our small society would be much appreciated in these difficult times - especially when the larger charities take all the lime-light - thank you

Saturday 4th December 2021 Two cartoon characters look out longingly from Tram No.7 as the the "TRAM REPLACEMENT" ex-Crosville bus was being prepared to take her place in the Llandudno Christmas Parade Hopefully Tram No.7 will be able to take its usual place in the 2022 Llandudno Christmas Parade planned for Saturday 3rd December..... .....see above for further details "I do hope the tram will be able to go out next time" says the dog hopefully "I am sure it will providing enough people donate to the Society THIS Year (2022)" replied his master --- "Lets sneak on board for the ride" says the dog                         Ready to set off                                                 internally decorated complete with Christmas tree and finally the last vehicle in the parade - on Mostyn Street

2020 was a very difficult year with all planned outings having to be cancelled due to the ongoing Coronavirus precautions It was a very welcome "ray of sunshine" when an S4C film crew visited to make a recording for a future episode of ‘Cynefin’ (to be included in an episode featuring the Colwyn Bay area)                                                                                                                           photos:  Andy Scarratt Later - standing out in the sunshine during a break between filming

HELP !    The Society urgently needs YOU to help man Tram No.7 during our "outings"  especially the 'long weekend' events Please contact the Secretary if you can spare a couple of hours or more      HELP !

OUR LAST PLANNED OUTING..................... Saturday 5th December 2020 - Llandudno Christmas Parade  CANCELLED..........           ..........................................................yet another nail in the Society's coffin !!! The illuminated "Tram No.7" WAS planned to join Father Christmas and take part in the annual early-evening "Parade through the streets of Llandudno" to the Town Hall

Friday to Monday - 8th to 10th May 2020 Tram No.7 was planned to take part in the annual Llandudno "Victory and Victorian Weekend" Unfortunately this and ALL subsequent events have had to be CANCELLED due to the Coronavirus restrictions     VERY IMPORTANT     This was traditionally our main fund-raising weekend of the year and without that for TWO consequative years  we now need to quickly raise £1,000 pounds now for the rent to keep Tram No.7 securely protected under cover and for basic maintenance materials to enable her to again visit local events once the Pandemic is over     Our contingency fund has had to be spent on essential repairs to the road trainer on which No.7 is mounted, without which it would be impossible to move her     We are an extremely small society and unlike many other groups, unfortunately do not have any generous benefactor     If just 100 readers of this website were to contribute £10 – we would quickly reach the target and ensure the future of the tram – which might well be in doubt if we fail to raise enough money     We know this is a very difficult time for everyone, so rather than just giving and getting nothing in return,  why not join the Society (same £10) for the next year and in return you will get a copy of the Society Magazine (issued 3 times annually) as well as the opportunity to come on board the tram to look round next time she is able to go out - Perhaps an "different" present to give to a friend this Christmas ?     Please contact either....... our treasurer if you are able to give a donation or the membership secretary to join the society     Thank you ! Have YOU got a business or event to advertise ?     We can arrange front, side or fender advertising just like the original trams.... ..... all for just a generous 'donation' - please contact our secretary or chairman to discuss if you are interested     Just think about all the good publicity you could get both during and after the on-going renovation - as well as supporting this worthy local charity !!!

* * *   2019 Outings   * * * A further "test run" took place a week later and is pictured pausing at the former West Shore terminous along with the old tram shelter which us still in use for the replcement buses                                                                     photo:  Andy Scarratt It recreated the view of sister Tram No. 8 taken some 64 years earlier (see inset) Following major work to the "underneath" part of the trailer on which No. 7 is mounted..........                                                                     photo:  Andy Scarratt ..........she was able to take part in the annual "Llandudno Christmas Parade" on Saturday 6th December She is seen passing along Mostyn on top of the old tram tracks which sadly have long-since been covered in tarmac Tram No.7 went to the annual "Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza" and took part in all three official mid-day Parades                                                                     photo:  Andy Scarratt seen setting off into Madoc Street on the Monday Parade No. 7 also joined in the Transport Festival's run to "Conwy" on the Saturday evening and a curtailed "Round the Great Orme" as far as West Shore - as No.7 is too tall to pass under some of the overhanging cliffs on the north side of the Orme !!! Tram No. 7 took part in the annual Colwyn Bay "1940s Festival" being stationed near the bottom of Penrhyn Road After a really wet day with virtually no one around on the Saturday..... many locals and visitors turned up on the Sunday with several in period costume Tram No.7 went to the iconic "Llandudno Welcomes You" sign at Penrhynside for a private 'photoshoot' on Easter Sunday 21st April                                                                                                          photo:   Andy Scattatt The photographers "do their stuff !" - click on the photo for a close-up of No.7 and the sign

* * *   2018 Outings   * * * Tram No. 7 took part in the annual Llandudno Father Christmas Parade on Saturday 1st December - this year conveying serveral "Carnival Queens" from local events earlier in the year Ready for setting off - note the "new" (genuine) headlight as well as one of three Christmas tree in the entranceway Finishing the saloon decorations and setting up the "Christmas Carols" sound system Calling at the old West Shore terminus for the "switch-on" of the new headlight                                                                                                            Photo:  Kevin Sutton Bringing up the rear of the parade along Mostyn Street  (the original route of the tramway through Llandudno - just before the start of the single line section) After the parade No.7 was hauled to the Colwyn Bay,  Greenfield Road terminus,  then back through Rhos-on-Sea passing the old cinema in Penrhyn Avenue (now the Co-op) as she heads towards the old tram depot at Church Road in the dark Tram No. 7 was invited to take part in the Centenary Celebrations of the "Catlin Follies" on Llandudno Promenade on Saturday 29th September Several members of the Catlin family in apporopriate white costumes can be seen standing on No.7 with Llandudno pier in the background Later illuminated No.7 stands at West Shore prior to returning along the old tram route back to Craig-y-Don before being put back in her shed Tram No.7 was in Llandudno for the Victorian Extravaganza on the 5th, 6th and 7th May Most of the time we were located outside Trinity Church..... .....but we also took part in the Lunchtime Parade on all three days as well as joining in the two "official" Transport Festival evening Parades to Conway on the Saturday and West Shore on the Sunday No 7 stands outside Trinity Church on Mostyn Street, Llandudno after the Saturday evening Parade to Conway Illuminated No 7 stands outside Trinity Church on Mostyn Street, Llandudno after the final Sunday evening Parade to West Shore Although we were all geared up for No. 7 to take part,  unfortunately the Colwyn Bay St David's Day Parade planned for 1st March was cancelled due to too much snow !!! .....so our first real outing in 2018 was the "40s Weekend at Colwyn Bay" on the 21st/22nd April 2018 Ready to set off Arriving at Colwyn Bay - seen from the Upper Deck (Conway Road in the dark prior to setting up round the corner in Penrhyn Road) note the refurbished upper deck floor before the seats and safely netting are re-fitted All set up in Penrhyn Road and now bedecked in flags ready for the many people who visited the tram over the weekend

* * *   2017 Outings   * * * Saturday - 2nd December 2017 No.7 took part in the annual 'teatime' Llandudno Christmas parade and later posed on Rhos Promenade underneath the 'Tree of Lights' note the Advent illuminations and the Christmas message ! Saturday and Sunday 20th and 21st May 2017 No.7 in Colwyn Bay getting ready for the "40s Weekend" located in Penrhyn Road, complete with wartime bunting just applied Saturday 29th April 2017 The first outing of 2017 - ready for the off - the new tramway baseball cap - parked on Llandudno promenade after the Victorian Extravaganza Parade

* * *   2016 Outings   * * * Friday 2nd December 2016 Replica Tram No 7 visited the top of Station Road in Colwyn Bay during the afternoon for the Christmas event.......... Saturday 3rd December 2016 ..........before being hauled Llandudno to take part in the annual Christmas Parade through the town the following afternoon Saturday 6th August 2016 We held a fundraising event for our "half-size" tram on Rhos Promenade......... .........followed by a hauled run to the old terminous at Llandudno West Shore The Society have now obtained a half-size tram shell (to be known as ‘Tudno the tram’) which needs fitting out to resemble a former Llandudno and Colwyn Bay tramway single deck car The aim is make it fully operational - running on portable track which can ultimately be taken to local events, schools, etc. to give rides for up to 12 people at a time The complete project is expected to cost in excess of £10,000.00 --- please contribute to this worthwhile cause which will enable future generations of children to see and experience first hand how their grand parents travelled Saturday 18th May 2016 Our Replica Tram No 7 undertook a further hauled 'test run' to Rhos on Sea promenade where hopefully she will be on public display later in the summer as a fund-raising event for "Tudno - the smaller tram" Saturday 30th April 2016 Llandudno Transport Festival Our Replica Tram No 7 stands on the former track bed across Bodafon Fields Despite the sun appearing, it did little to dry up the mud caused by heavy rain the previous day and things got worse over the next two days Repair and repainting work is continuing on the upper deck (hence the temporary removal of the swing-over seats and safety mesh between the railings) Saturday/Sunday 16th/17th April 2016 Our Replica Tram No 7 took part in the Colwyn Bay "40s Weekend" where we were joined by many other exhibits from that period The tram surrounded by Milatary personel and equipment

* * *   2017 Outings   * * * Saturday - 2nd December 2017 No.7 took part in the annual 'teatime' Llandudno Christmas parade and later posed on Rhos Promenade underneath the 'Tree of Lights' note the Advent illuminations and the Christmas message ! Saturday and Sunday 20th and 21st May 2017 No.7 in Colwyn Bay getting ready for the "40s Weekend" located in Penrhyn Road, complete with wartime bunting just applied

Saturday 29th April 2017 The first outing of 2017 - ready for the off - the new tramway baseball cap - parked on Llandudno promenade after the Victorian Extravaganza Parade

   * * *   2016 Outings   * * *

Friday 2nd December 2016 Replica Tram No 7 visited the top of Station Road in Colwyn Bay during the afternoon for the Christmas event.......... Saturday 3rd December 2016 ..........before being hauled Llandudno to take part in the annual Christmas Parade through the town the following afternoon

Saturday 6th August 2016 We held a fundraising event for our "half-size" tram on Rhos Promenade......... .........followed by a hauled run to the old terminous at Llandudno West Shore The Society have now obtained a half-size tram shell (to be known as ‘Tudno the tram’) which needs fitting out to resemble a former Llandudno and Colwyn Bay tramway single deck car The aim is make it fully operational - running on portable track which can ultimately be taken to local events, schools, etc. to give rides for up to 12 people at a time The complete project is expected to cost in excess of £10,000.00 --- please contribute to this worthwhile cause which will enable future generations of children to see and experience first hand how their grand parents travelled

Saturday 18th May 2016 Our Replica Tram No 7 undertook a further hauled 'test run' to Rhos on Sea promenade where hopefully she will be on public display later in the summer as a fund-raising event for "Tudno - the smaller tram"

Saturday 30th April 2016 Llandudno Transport Festival Our Replica Tram No 7 stands on the former track bed across Bodafon Fields Despite the sun appearing, it did little to dry up the mud caused by heavy rain the previous day and things got worse over the next two days Repair and repainting work is continuing on the upper deck (hence the temporary removal of the swing-over seats and safety mesh between the railings)

Saturday/Sunday 16th/17th April 2016 Our Replica Tram No 7 took part in the Colwyn Bay "40s Weekend" where we were joined by many other exhibits from that period The tram surrounded by Milatary personel and equipment

* * *   2015 Outings   * * * We had our stall at the "Toy Fair" at Venue Cymru, Llandudno on Sunday 27th December We launched our "appeal" to raise funds to restore the midi-tram to operational status - so local children will be able to ride and find out first hand how their parents/grand parents travelled At the same time we announced it will be called "Tudno the Tram" - why not support our appeal to make this become a reality !!! Please send your donation to our treasurer * *   THE  FINAL  TEST  OUTING  of  2015   * *           The last two weeks has seen re-fixing of the remaining sections of the external rope lights round the windows As the overhaul of the 1930's generator which powers the light was also just completed (it now gives out the full 240 volts again) the opportunity was taken to give No 7 a short test run to Colwyn Bay and back After a short break on the promenade in the rain,   No 7 returned via the main streets of Colwyn Bay adding to the Council's fixed illuminations on the last weekend before Christmas Saturday 19th December 2015 Matador and Tram No 7 pause on Colwyn Bay promenade in the rain side view - showing replaced top deck and lower deck window surround lights                         inside lower saloon                        end view   <<<<<   towards Cayley Bank and Rhos-on-Sea     views from the wet top deck     towards Old Colwyn and Penmaen Head  >>>>> Saturday 2nd May 2015 Our Replica Tram No 7 was at the Llandudno 'Transport Festival' over the May Day weekend.......... Bodafon Fields Llandudno with the former trackbed behind the tram Unfortunately it rained all day on Saturday and the fields became a mud-bath.......... ..........so no hauled runs were able to operate On the positive side, the tram provided a useful area under cover for visitors to shelter Sadly the rain continued on both the Sunday and Monday Saturday/Sunday 18th/19th April 2015 Our Replica Tram No 7 took part in the Colwyn Bay "40s Weekend" where we were joined by many other exhibits from that period The tram surrounded by Milatary personel and equipment                                                                                                             photos:   Gordon Bird "Passengers" relax in the sun on the Upper Deck swing-over seats getting probably the best view of the event Friday 27th March 2015 Our Replica Tram No 7 took part in the Colwyn Bay St.David's Day Parade accompanied by several hundred school children before spending the rest of the day in Station Road to give our support to the HLF visit to examine the bid to "Restore Colwyn Bay pier"   Applying Welsh flags before the parade       In Station Road after the parade

The Llandudno and Colwyn Bay Tramway Society has prepared a new illustrated book showing '50 pairs of photographs' of the former tramway - many not seen previously VERY FEW COPIES REMAINING available on a strictly "First come, First served" basis IDEAL FOR THAT "what can I get ?" SPECIAL PRESENT ORDER IT NOW BEFORE THEY ALL GO !!!! "Then and "Now" (Printed book on glossy paper - 53/4 inches by 81/4 inches) only £5 per copy (plus £1.50 postage) * There have only been 100 copies printed * Now available direct from our Sales Manager ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Looking for that 'something different' for a Birthday Present ? Get your copy NOW before stocks run out --- and problem solved !!!!! Alternatively get YOUR copy from our stall at the Toy Fair at Venue Cymru on 27th December * * - PROVIDING there are any left by then

Down Memory Lane - 1                                               Photo:  from the collection of  Robert Brown Meikle's family Robert Brown Meikle along with his engineering team in front of tram No 12 prior to the opening of the tramway

Down Memory Lane - 2                                                                                 Photo:  Timothy Winstanley Track recovered from a re-constructed bridge at Bodnant Garden Does anyone know when or how it got there ? Possibly obtained when the tramway when it closed in 1956

Down Memory Lane - 3                                                                                 Photo:  Craig Rockfield Raising Money for the original Tramway

Down Memory Lane - 4                                                                                 Photo:  Richard Prendergast During week commencing 18th June 2012 work took place to renew the surface of the road along Mostyn Broadway outside the swimming pool After the top surface was scraped away the former tramtracks from over 50 years ago were exposed - what a pity they wern't restored rather than being covered up again !

Down Memory Lane - 5                                                                                 Photos:  David Clegg To mark 40 years after the closure of the tramway the 2'0" gauge Replica Tram No 6 from the Seaton Tramway visited Llandudno for the annual Transport Festival in 1996 A considerable length of temporary track was laid along the former trackbed across Bodafon Fields but sadly authority could not be obtained to operate it for visitors

Down Memory Lane - 6 After spending several years in an Irish field the body of former Lisbon 305 (still sporting the number 25 in Llandudno and Colwyn Bay colours as displayed well over a decade ago on Llandudno's Bodafon Fields - at the Transport Festival in 2000) has now found further use as "The Tram Cafe" in Dublin (This tram was originally purchased by the Ll&CBTSoc for its bogies - but the body was subsequently sold for further use)

Down Memory Lane - 7                                                                                     Photo:  (c) D Chaplin By far the least attractive tram in the fleet works car "23A" stands outside the depot at Rhos on Sea awaiting her next call to duty Yes, it always had a small "A" after the arrival of the ex-Darwen DD 23 ! Note the stairway to nowhere (at one time to a public upper deck in her former life before arriving in North Wales to replace the original works car) (What would "Health and Safety" think of working off the top deck these days ?)

Ll&CB Tramway Society - Winter 2017-18 Newsletter Do YOU want to receive a copy ? Then make sure you are a fully paid-up member of the Society If you are not already a member, why not join NOW ? (only £10.00 per year)

1907 - Opening   -----   1956 - Closure   -----   2007 - Centenary of the Llandudno and Colwyn Bay Electric Railway "Now" and  "Then"   The operational tramway Palladium Corner loop in the latter years [ ex-Darwen No.23 and ex-Bournmouth No.15 ] The above picture was 'hand-coloured' by Llandudno Enthusiasts The Replica Tram No.7 at Palladium Corner on Holiday Monday 7th May 2007   Llandudno Enthusiasts also have a forum on the Tramway Centenary  -  click here to go direct to it

In order to raise further funds 'traditional style' adverts will be displayed on the tram, (similar to those shown above advertising 'Catlin Follies' on both the 'old' No.7 and the 'new' No.7 ) for any firm who is prepared to give a "generous" donation but hurry spaces are going fast ! With plans to have our Replica Tram No.7 on public display on further occasions throughout 2018, this could be an unique opportunity to promote your firm both locally and nationally Please contact the society chairman if you are interested

Would your firm like to Sponsor part of the cost of rebuilding one of our double-deck open-top trams ?

=====>   Are you interested - can YOU  help ?   <=====
The Society is looking for further committee members
also those willing to take an ACTIVE part at the various events in 2018
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Perhaps you could spare a couple of hours to man the tram and help sell souveniers ?
Or do you know someone who you could persuade to sponsor an advert on the tram ?
Maybe you would like to do some physical work on the tram itself ?
The list in endless...........
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Without "YOU" the number of volunteers will continue to decline
If you are interested to give it a try,  simply turn up at one of the outings and make yourself known
alternatively please contact the Society Secretary or any other committee member

There is a limit to how much further the Society can progress without a lot of REAL additional help from members and outside bodies
so if you think you can help make a difference,  come onto the tram when we are "out and about" and make yourself known
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