Phase 1 Wisbech to Upwell Tram

A short video showing the unveiling of the Memento at The Tramway, Outwell on 16th July 2016. This is Phase 1 of the planned installation of Mementos along the route of the Tramline from Wisbech to Upwell.
For further details and to arrange to provide support for the project please visit:
www.wellcreektrust.org.uk
The video for the unveiling of the Memento at Upwell (Phase 2) is also worth a watch. Check it out on this site.

[@robnewman6101]

Congratulations.

[@vulgivagu]

This film brings back many happy memories for me. I was born in Wisbech in 1946 and well remember as a little boy seeing Toby go past the top of the road where I lived. Always loved seeing the tram when it went past. I had a friend, Mervyn, and we both spent a lot of time on the farm nearby playing but I think it is now an estate. My father was the Borough Engineer and Surveyor during and after the war and he took me in the car to see the railway in action. Was quite an amazing little enterprise but now sadly lost in time.

[@wellefilmproductions7128]

Thank you for sharing that memory. The Well Creek Trust, which supports this campaign, would, I think, be inetrested in your recollections. If interested in doing so please send an email to the trust. Check out their website at www.wellcreektrust.org.uk for details and further information regarding the project.

[@brianwillson9567]

What a worthwhile project. What a pity no part of the tramway could be reconstructed. Apart from cost, ‘elf n safety’ would no doubt render such an idea stillborn.

[@wonhung]

So many memories came flooding back. I was born in Wisbech in '54, but the family lived in 3 Cinema Cottages with my Great uncle Fred living at No.2. My maternal grandmother was livingng at 12 Hallbridge Rd, before moving to New Bridge Cottage, My maternal grandmother was living with my great aunt just a couple of door down from the pub down School Road. My paternal granparents lived in Outwell at Hope House and next door (The house and the large fish pond in the front garden have long gone) lived my paternal great grandmother with my great aunt with her nephew. I had two other aunts, one lived at Welney Bridge & the other lived in Three Holes. So as you can see the area has lots of connections for me.
I remember The Fruit Growers Special going through town and riding it with my nan and my mum taking me to Sunday morning service at St Clements Church and going through the tram yard. Sad to say only a few of my cousins still live from those days in the area. All the others went years ago, including a brother from that time & place. My mums 88 & my dads 90 and I'm 70. All so long ago. I've not been back for about 10 years, or so.

[@wellefilmproductions7128]

Thank you for sharing these details. The Well Creek Trust, which supports this campaign, would, I think, be interested in your recollections. Others with a similar interest may also like to read this. If willing to do so please send an email to the Trust. Check out their website at www.wellcreektrust.org.uk for details and further information regarding the project.

[@robnewman6101]

Toby the Tram Engine from Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends.

[@MrNoUsername]

1:14 The tramway was the basis of Toby’s tramline in the Railway Series book, not Toby The Tram Engine himself

[@wellefilmproductions7128]

Thank you for this.

[@davepco]

Thank you for watching this video. A couple of matters have been drawn to my attention. As you will see from the sign at 1min 14 secs the Tramway was the inspiration for Toby the Tram and not the Thomas the Tank Engine Books. Apologies for this. Later Mavis and Henrietta were included based on the Diesel Trams.