Wickham Type 1A No. 6952
Moved to Keighley for restoration
Wickham Type 1A
Wickham Works No. 6952
Wickham Order No. 55910
Original Engine – BSA 420cc – No. GE 8285 /TZ
Shipped from Ware – 2 nd September 1954
Running No. 40/153
Customer - London Transport Board, 26 Lillie Bridge, London, SW6
This unique example of a Type 1A trolley has been in store with the trust since late 2015.
In early February 2024 it was moved, as a klit of parts to the Keighley Bus Museum, West Yorkshire, where restoration to full working order will take place.
Help Needed
Anyone who is interested in getting involved in this restoration, should contact the Trust. Volunteers are always welcome.
Fund Raising
The Trust continues to appeal for funds towards the £10k target we set ourselves last year and hopes that as
we are able to share more positive news, more donations will be forthcoming to enable us to move more of
our collection to our secure locations, provide further suitable storage accommodation for some of our older
& more historic vehicles and make some significant progress on several restoration projects.
Donations can be made as follows:
Direct transfers to our Charity (Business) Account:
Account: The Rail Trolley Trust
Sort Code: 30-98-90
Account No: 17492768
Or otherwise, please give via our Givey account by clicking HERE
You can now alternatively use the Trust's PayPal charity account HERE.
Everyone’s urgent support would be very much appreciated.
Thank You
Jonathan Flood
Chair, The Rail Trolley Trust
Email:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Notes to Editors
The Rail Trolley Trust (TRTT) aims to purchase, restore & demonstrate a collection of rail (construction and maintenance) trolleys and similar vehicles, as well as associated equipment and paperwork.
Links:
Created: 1 June 2014
Modified: 2 July 2024