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)
Future Outings in 2024
* * * TODAY (Saturday) * * *
Saturday 1st June 2024 - Deganwy Prom Day
This year we are visiting Deganwy and the full sized replica
Tram No. 7 will be on display at the "Prom Day"
If you are in the area, why not come and see us !!!!!!
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Previous Outings in 2024
Saturday 11th May 2024 - Colwyn Bay Prom Xtra
This year we returned to Colwyn Bay promenade
for "Prom "Xtra" 2024
Once again, the ex-Crosville support
vehicle
- complete
with a working model of the old tramway -
was on display
We had also offered to also bring along our full sized Replica Tram No.7, but
on arrival on the day we were refused access - instead we made a "hauled run" along the entire former route through
Colwyn Bay.....
..... before stopping at the famous "Llandudno Welcoms You" sign at the top of Penrhyn Hill, then
continuing through Llandudno to the old terminous at West Shore
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Saturday to Monday 4th to 6th May 2024 - Llandudno Transport Festival
This year we are returning to the Transport Festival
on Bodafon Fields, Llandudno
Once again, both tram No.7 and the ex-Crosville support vehicle
- complete with a working model of the old tramway -
weree on display together
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* * * 2023 Outings * * *
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Saturday 16th December 2023
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Following on from our visit to Llandudno two weeks earlier
despite not receiving any formal invite
or offer of any financial support
we decided, "off our own bat," to take our full sized illuminated
Replica Tram No.7 to both Rhos-on-Sea and Colwyn Bay
to spread a little 'Christmas Cheer'
Judging from the comments on several facebook pages
- our efforts were much appreciated
If you feel you could help donate towards
the high costs of
bringing our tram out for the day
or better still why not join the society
society for just £10.00
- every little helps and YES, even "sleeping members"
ARE appreciated for their support !!!!!
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Saturday 2nd December 2023
Once again, we were at the rear and the "highlight" of the Llandudno
Christmas Parade which started from Llandudno Railway Station at 1600
before proceeding via Vaughan Street and Mostyn Street to the
Town Hall in Lloyd Street
For the first time one of the bogies from the former Lisbon tram
No 305
was also conveyed on the back of the Matador which hauled the tram
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Saturday 30th April to Monday 1st May 2023
Llandudno Transport Festival
This year we returned to the Transport Festival
on Bodafon Fields, Llandudno
For the first time ever, both tram No.7 and the ex-Crosville support vehicle
were on display together
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* * * 2022 Outings * * *
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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
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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 |
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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
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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 |
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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
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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
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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 !!!
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* * * 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)
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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
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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
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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
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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 |
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* * * 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
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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
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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
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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
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* * * 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
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* * * 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
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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
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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"
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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)
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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
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* * * 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
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* * * 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
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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
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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"
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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)
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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
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* * * 2015 Outings * * *
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 !!!!
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"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
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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 *
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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
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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
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Down Memory Lane - 3
Photo: Craig Rockfield
Raising Money for the original Tramway
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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 !
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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
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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)
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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 ?)
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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)
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1907 - Opening ----- 1956 -
Closure ----- 2007 - Centenary
of the
Llandudno and Colwyn Bay Electric Railway |
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"Then" |
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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
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Llandudno Enthusiasts also have a forum on the
Tramway Centenary - click
here to go direct to it
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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
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Would your firm like to
Sponsor part of the cost of
rebuilding one of our double-deck open-top trams ?
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=====> Are you interested - can help ? <=====
The Society is looking for further committee members
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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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