Dusty Old Slides #02 by escafeld
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Shot in 1977, these trams are at the National Tramway Museum at Crich in the UK. High up in the heart of Derbyshire overlooking the famous Derwent Valley, the museum is open almost throughout the year. The Tramway Village is a lovingly restored period village that is also home to the National Tramway Museum and its world renowned archives. There are electric trams running every few minutes through the beautiful Period Street, and up and on to open countryside and panoramic views.
There is a wide of trams to see - open, closed, double-deck, single-deck, horse drawn, steam and vintage electric. The trams were collected from Prague to Portugal, South Africa to Southampton and New York to Yorkshire.
Tram 812 is from Glasgow and was built in 1900. The 59 seater arrived at the museum on 13 August 1963.
Tram 189 is from Sheffield and entered service in 1934 and I still have a pen & ink drawing I did of it. The 'Last Tram Week' in Sheffield was 2nd to 8th October 1960.
A transparency scanned then colourized in Paint Shop Pro. Other details as yesterday.
Pleased you enjoyed yesterdays posting, thank you dear friends.
Comments (26)
Prinzessin
Wonderful image... makes the "good old times" quite tangible... :-) Excellent work!! v
bentchick
Wow, I thought I was looking at a really old photo! What a wonderful place to visit that must be. I love that "old" stuff! Excellent POV and comp! Bravo!
Zabeth
Hehe... now i can ;-) You chose exactely the right tone for this! It makes it look old! Very good shot! Have a great day!
1pearl
Excellent photo !!!
MossSphere
I'm not a great fan of sepia (or faded pictures), but I think this has worked well, it brings over the period mood quite nicely.
LICORNEDECRISTAL
beau travail!!!!!!!!!!!!
diomedes66
Ah, this is great! You imagery, tone, and composition has taken me into the past where life's pace is a bit slower and more enjoyable! Well done indeed! Magnificent!
Sekadhar
Good old times...excellent shot!!!!!
cynlee
ooooooooh... double decker!!! luv this... well toned too! :]
Tedz
Used to be exciting and dangerous ride...especially whilst alighting...thanks for the Memories :]
soulofharmony
now thats nostaligic superb love this old slide :)...)
ebsmooth
wow, i absolutely love the toning and compostion of this!!! outstanding capture in all aspects!!!
firestorm
wonderful shot, nostalgic :)
donvino
The rails crossing in the foreground particularly pleases me. Wonderful shot!!!
Onslow
Superb toning and history :)
Akinom
The lines (rails) really draws you in the image! Lovely antique stuff... never seen a double-decker here in Germany. Liked to explore that place! Excellent toning, Dave!
weesel
Fooled me, amigo. From the thumbnail I thought it was a scan of an old photo. Nice presentation. Hmmmm trolley museum. Interesting thought!
ana-maria
Excellent image, looks so nostalgic. Fantastic quality and toning.
kimariehere
ok YOU HAVE TO KEEP POSTING these slides i adore the old history love how the rails bring you right in to the old trolly such a fantastic little piece of history .. you have been doing this for quite some time.. lol i was only 12 when you shot this masterpiece!! ... awesome photography~ !! how old were you 20 when you shot this??!! WOW! love it more please!
sossy
wonderful stunner again! a joy to look at this oldies! thanks for the special impression! ;o)
Lledeline
Great shot.
CDBrugg
double-deckers too!
Enmos
LOL what a cool looking trams !! :o) Another superb oldie Dave, marvelous work here !! :o)
Haeberle
Fascinating , thanks for sharing !
KatesFriend
Thanks for sharing this photo. I love trams and streetcars and light rail.
escafeld
...and the same Avatar LOL.