World Wickham Day 22 April 2022
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first-ever Wickham rail trolley being despatched from the works in Ware, Hertfordshire, 22 April has been designated "World Wickham Day".
Wickham works No.1 was a 3ft 6inch gauge Type 10 Trolley, fitted with a Dorman 4MV engine which was supplied new to the Tal Tal Railway in Chile (operated by a British company). Despatched from the factory in Ware, Hertfordshire on 22 April 1922.
World Wickham Day purpose
To celebrate all things Wickham, not just in the UK but also all over the world, over the last fifteen years the Trust and its predecessor online groups, have built up connections with many owners, operators, restorers, and enthusiasts across the globe.
The aim of the annual World Wickham Day is to get as many individuals and organisations across the globe to post images and articles relating to Wickham made products on their websites and/or social media sites (Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, TikTok and others and photo sites (Flickr, SmugMug, ImageShack and any others), using the following hashtags:
#WorldWickhamDay
#WickhamofWare
#WickhamTrolley
#WickhamIndustrial
#TheRailTrolleyTrust
We hope that the first World Wickham Day will not only spread knowledge of this great British company, its history and its products but also draw attention to the UK-based Rail Trolley Trust and be mutually beneficial to everyone who gets involved.
Jonathan Flood
Chair, The Rail Trolley Trust
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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.
Please Help Us
Obviously, both vehicles will require a lot of work, so once again, we ask for donations to our ongoing appeal.
Currently giving is by electronic Bank Transfer, which means we do not pay any charges, so every penny of your donations goes directly to the Trust.
Our Bank Account details are as follows:
The Rail Trolley Trust
30-98-90
17492768
Alternatively, you can make a contribution to our Rescue, Restore and Operate fund on Givey by clicking this link that takes you straight to the donations page:
Links:
Chasewater Railway - home of the Rail Trolley Trust Staffordshire collection
Tanat Valley Railway - home of Rail Trolley Trust Shropshire collection
Created: 22 April 2022
Modified: 6 Nov 2022