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Crich Tramway Village

No idea of the purpose of this contraption , unless it was a recovery vehicle.

Crich Tramway Village

No idea of the purpose of this contraption , unless it was a recovery vehicle.

comments (19)

  • Ray
  • Thailand
  • 20 May 2013, 00:06
Its the VIP limo, Martin...
Martin from Stone: Certainly well protected in this tin beetle.
Little toy trains... little toy tracks... i have no idea what it is but i like it Martin....petersmile
Martin from Stone: Whatever it's rather cute in that green livery
  • zed
  • Australia
  • 20 May 2013, 02:26
Bit small to be a tram smile
Martin from Stone: Ned Kelly springs to mind - a getaway tram ?
It's really cute, whatever it is!
Martin from Stone: The bright green paintwork makes it stand out.
  • Chad
  • Where latitude and attitude meet
  • 20 May 2013, 05:49
What a funny looking object Martin. Still, I suppose it fulfills a purpose.
Martin from Stone: I suspect it is a recovery vehicle but that is only a guess.
  • Chris
  • England
  • 20 May 2013, 07:03
Built for towing trams I expect Martin. Pretty little thing, it not you..
Martin from Stone: Like a little green bug.
A tenacious tram-towing tiddly train(engine)

I had to put train 'cause engine didn't continue the first letter phrasing ... oh heck I don't know why I'm telling you that because you knew that all along.

Time for a good strong coffee.
Martin from Stone: Thanks for the comment- enjoy the coffee
  • Ginnie
  • Netherlands
  • 20 May 2013, 08:37
I bet it competes, color-wise, with all trains and trams it meets up with, Martin. smile What a sweetie-pie.
Martin from Stone: Thanks Ginie - nice colour but a bit of an ugly duckling
nothing much in terms of aesthetics. a recovery vehicle sounds like a plausible explanation... or a toy train perhaps... for grown ups.
Martin from Stone: Thanks Ayush, it is a bit on the ugly side
  • vintage
  • Australia
  • 20 May 2013, 08:48
Almost looks toy like
Martin from Stone: It is definitely a big boy's toy now !
  • Astrid
  • Netherlands
  • 20 May 2013, 08:57
I think they use this little fella for http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shunting_%28rail%29
I lived close to traintracks and they use the small locomotives to get trains from one track to the other...
A love the colour and I would not mind a trip with it.
Martin from Stone: I'm sure you are correct,it is a funny looking thing.
It is a pushme- pullme.
Martin from Stone: Right in one Mary !
Hey! I wondered where that had gone.smile Looks smart,Martin.
Martin from Stone: Bit of an eye catcher I agree
  • Louis
  • South Africa
  • 20 May 2013, 13:21
Looks like a trolly for a repair crew. It does attract attention.
Martin from Stone: Yes Louis,The bright colour does the trick.
I believe they were recovery or Engineers vehicles Martin.
Martin from Stone: I'm sure you are right Brian
This is a gem Martin. Great find!
Martin from Stone: I found it as interesting as the trams themselves
Looks like something for maintenance Martin or towing broken down trams
Martin from Stone: I'm sure that is the answer Bill.
  • Alan
  • United Kingdom
  • 20 May 2013, 21:02
I think it was used as sort of works trains - pulling wagons for repairs and maintenance to the infrastucture. Looks to be fine fettle.
Martin from Stone: Everything there looked in tip top condition Alan.
An intrigueing looking thing, Martin. I've always meant to visit Crich but never got round to it. The Red Lion looks promising.
Martin from Stone: worth a visit,especially on a bright day.

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