An appeal has been launched for funding to restore the Howth Tram.
Report shows a collection of commercial transport vehicles in a converted farm shed in the grounds of Howth Castle, Dublin.
the collection consists of the world’s oldest tram, Second World War lorries, a horse-drawn sludge lorry, and a fire tender; an Albion two-and-a-half tonne lorry, which was used in the film ‘Ryan’s Daughter’; at present, the museum owns one hundred and fourteen vehicles and adds five to its collection each year;
Interview with Michael Corcoran, President and Curator of the transport museum, who wants to have trams running on the Hill of Howth once again.
Photographs of the Howth tram when it was in operation and years later when it was rediscovered.
The Howth Tram being restored.
The tram's motor lying outside in the yard.
Interview with Jim Kilroy, Restoration Supervisor.
Interview with Bill Garrioch, Secretary, National Transport Museum.
Archive footage of the old Howth-to-Sutton tram on a journey to the top of Howth Head.
The reporter is Colm Connolly.
Footage of Howth-to-Sutton tram journey not RTÉ copyright.
