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The National Tramway Museums collections are one of the most comprehensive collections of tramcars and tramway history in the world and all the collections are Designated as being of National importance. At the core of the collection is the tramcar and
associated works vehicle collection which comprises over 80 historic vehicles.
Recently there have been growing concerns for the ability of the main depots, which date back to the 1960s, to protect the Nationally Designated collection long term and present it
appropriately to the Museums visitors. Condensation and mould are two of the challenges that the Museum is having to deal with in the current buildings, and pose a threat to the long term care of the collection.
A scheme has been proposed to refurbish the buildings with a new fully insulated roof, insulated doors, partition walling and extra wall insulation, which will help to stabilise the conditions in the buildings and the effect it is having on the tramcars.
The estimated cost of the project is £400,000, but thanks to the DCMS/Wolfson Museums & Galleries Improvement Fund 2016-18, the project has taken a significant step forward as the National Tramway Museum has been offered funding of £100,000 towards the project. The Museum is putting in funds towards the cost of the project as well, but would welcome additional support from people who would like to donate towards the project.
Any donations will be greatly received by the team at Crich, and all donations will be used on securing the future of the tram collection there. Anyone wishing to donate any money, no matter how little, can do so by visiting http://www.tramway.co.uk/contact/make-a-donation/.
Some photos of the damage to Sheffield 74, London United 159, Sheffield 510, and depot humidity and temperature readings between 2014 and 2016 can be found through this clicky
associated works vehicle collection which comprises over 80 historic vehicles.
Recently there have been growing concerns for the ability of the main depots, which date back to the 1960s, to protect the Nationally Designated collection long term and present it
appropriately to the Museums visitors. Condensation and mould are two of the challenges that the Museum is having to deal with in the current buildings, and pose a threat to the long term care of the collection.
A scheme has been proposed to refurbish the buildings with a new fully insulated roof, insulated doors, partition walling and extra wall insulation, which will help to stabilise the conditions in the buildings and the effect it is having on the tramcars.
The estimated cost of the project is £400,000, but thanks to the DCMS/Wolfson Museums & Galleries Improvement Fund 2016-18, the project has taken a significant step forward as the National Tramway Museum has been offered funding of £100,000 towards the project. The Museum is putting in funds towards the cost of the project as well, but would welcome additional support from people who would like to donate towards the project.
Any donations will be greatly received by the team at Crich, and all donations will be used on securing the future of the tram collection there. Anyone wishing to donate any money, no matter how little, can do so by visiting http://www.tramway.co.uk/contact/make-a-donation/.
Some photos of the damage to Sheffield 74, London United 159, Sheffield 510, and depot humidity and temperature readings between 2014 and 2016 can be found through this clicky