transport history

  • A Good Read: Yorkshire Railway Disasters

    A Good Read: Yorkshire Railway Disasters

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    This is an intriguing book and it details all serious rail accidents and collisions across Yorkshire from 1840 to the most recent, a freight train collision in 2022, reports Pip Dunn. Each incident is given a brief review of what happened, what caused it and what action was taken in regards ascertaining the most likely…

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  • The Modern British Tramcar Journey – From Revival to Revolution

    The Modern British Tramcar Journey – From Revival to Revolution

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    Explore the Remarkable Story of the Modern British Tramcar The award-winning National Tramway Museum at Crich is delighted to welcome renowned transport historian and commentator David Leeder as guest speaker for this year’s Annual Geoffrey Claydon Memorial Lecture on Friday 11th September. The Modern British Tramcar Journey – From Revival to Revolution’ will explore the…

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