MANCHESTER TRANSPORT MUSEUM SOCIETY
HEATON PARK TRAMWAY
2006 WORKS PROGRAMME
The re-roofing works almost complete (at last!), it is understood that the external scaffolding will be dismantled during week commencing 21st August, as usual with these things the the work was far more extensive than anticipated. The electrical work has also been progressing well also so at least when we gain access once more we will have modern safe power systems as well as a dry environment. A new buried feeder cable has been laid along the track between the substation at Middleton Road and the Museum. It now remains to complete the electrical installation and carry out internal repainting before we gain access once more. Unfortunately this means that we cannot start to reinstate the exhibition displays or recommission the trams. For this reason we are now not intending to reopen until the start of the 2007 season. Please visit this site for updates.
The removal of the last of the granite setts has been completed and the last sections of floor concreted. This work has resulted in easier and safer walking and also make keeping the workshop area clean much easier.
The wall plaque from the original tram depot on Queens Road commemorating the inauguration of the electric tramways has for a long time been displayed in a brick plinth adjacent to the depot siding, but the signs of deterioration are now obvious and it is intended to remove this from its present position, restore it and then mount it more prominently on the outside of the museum building.
Plans have been drawn up for the construction of a new archive room which it is hoped to complete during the renovations programme. This will create space for office accomodation for the operations section and storage for shop stock in the old archive room. Space will be available to allow the opening up and study of drawings. All in all this project will result in greatly improved conditions for the collection (and archivist!).
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Anyone interested in finding out more can keep up to date by telephoning us on 0161 740 1919 at the Museum where a 24 hour telephone answering machine operates when nobody is available. Alternatively you can E-mail us for details or download a copy of our membership form.
2006 SEASON OPERATING DATES
Updated 1st October 2006
We will now not reopen until the start of the 2007 season at Easter. It is intended that Fares will be: Adult £1, Child 50p, Family (2 adults plus 2 child) £2.50 In addition annual Travelcards will be available priced at Adult £5, Child £2.50 and Family £10, these will be valid for the entire 2007 operating season.
Please visit these pages for further updates as work progresses.
MANCHESTER TRANSPORT MUSEUM SOCIETY