Blackpool's warship-shaped illuminated tram 736 covered in fairground bulbs at night, driver at the wheel under the Illuminations Tour sign
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Tram & Trolleybus Events · In 23 days

The Modern British Tramcar Journey (evening lecture)

📅 Fri 11 Sep 2026📍 Crich Tramway Village (National Tramway Museum), DerbyshireDE4 5DP

An evening lecture by transport executive David Leeder on the revival of British tramways since the 1980s, covering the Tyne and Wear Metro, Docklands Light Railway and Midland Metro. Held in the Poulson Room above the Red Lion pub at the museum, doors open 6.30pm.

What’s on

  • Talk on modern UK light rail revival
  • Red Lion pub open during the event