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The Steam and Vintage Weekend 2007
(and the launch of Portsmouth Trolleybus 313)


One of the Museum's own Steam Rollers 'Stormer'
an Armstrong Whitworth of 1924


A regular visitor to the Steam Event for a number of years
is Woodton Lady built by Marshall of Gainsborough


The Museums other Steam Roller an Aveling and Porter 
built in 1926


The latest addition to the Museum's collection is former 
London Country RT 3125, which has received extensive restoration.

 
At about 3pm on the Saturday the shutters of the
trolleybus depot were opened and 313 was towed out


313 stands outside waiting for the tractor to be disconnected before
 making its way to Chapel Road under power for the launch ceremony.


Prior to the first run with invited guests.

313 then remained in service for the public to have a ride.

Waiting at Chapel Road for the last run of the day.

The impressive rear view, with the superb destination display.

A short video of 313 in action

Woodton Lady under steam round the museum

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