New!
The
MTPS website now has its own domain. In future the official web address
will be:
http://www.mtps.co.uk
The geocities site will continue to be active but it will be disabled,
once the new site is established.
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Site
updated
Friday 24th March
2005
Latest news of progress on Lisbon 730 is now here.
The
Merseyside Tramway Preservation Society is based at Taylor Street Tram Depot
on the Birkenhead Heritage Tramway. The line runs from Woodside Ferry terminal,
via Shore Road, to the rear of the Old Colonial pub in Taylor Street. Two
Hong Kong built, Wirral Council owned, double deck enclosed trams run on
the tramway, along with the MTPS-owned original Birkenhead
No.20 dating from 1900 (right) (pic
by M.Pendleton)
The society provide a volunteer driver and a team of conductors to help
run the tram service.According
to
WEBcounter
you are visitor:
Liverpool
762 (left)(pic by D.Butler) has been restored and can
be seen in service, along with our most recent restoration - Wallasey
78.
(below)(pic by D.Butler)
An
earlier restoration, a Liverpool horse tram,
no.43, is also on display at the depot, and a Birkenhead horse tram
restored by the British
Horse Tram Enthusiasts, can be found at Woodside Ferry TerminalAs well as the
trams, Taylor Street also houses a collection of restored local buses.
In addition, items from the Baxter Collection of Cars can now be seen
at Taylor St., and don't forget to take a look at the model railway layout
while you are there.
(pic by D.Butler)
OPENING TIMES
Summer:
Saturday & Sunday 1pm - 5pm
Winter: (November-March) Saturday & Sunday
12 noon - 4pm
Closed:
Monday - Friday (except by appointment) Tel: 0151 666 4000
School
Holidays:
(Easter, Spring Half Term and Summer)
Wednesday to Sunday 1pm - 5pm
Closed: Monday & Tuesday (except Bank
Holidays)
for further details
please contact the Tourist Information Centre on:
0151 647 6780
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Society
representatives are always present at Liverpool LRTA
meetings and Liverpool TLRS
meetings, details available on request. Coach trips, Model Exhibitions,
Open Days and other events are regularly held - quite a lot to interest
prospective members.
If you are interested in the work of the MTPS and would like further information,
or would like to join us, please contact Society Secretary:
Rob Jones, 103 Grove Road, Wallasey, Merseyside CH45 3HG
or E-mail: MTPS
or click here for the printable application form
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