A Day Exploring a Bit of Dundee's History

A Day Exploring a Bit of Dundee's History

This weeks podcast takes place on one of the "Cultural Heritage Tours Dundee". Tour guide Lynne lets you know all about "The Time Traveler Tour" With visits to the Frigate Unicorn, Dundee Museum of Transport, a tour around "The Howff" with Dark Dundee Walking Tours and a trip up "The Law". See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for privacy and opt-out information.

The Steam Weekend at Dundee Museum of Transport

Twice a year the model and miniature steam engine come to visit Dundee, Neil catches up with some of the owners over the weekend event See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for privacy and opt-out information.

Trams, Ferries, Cargo Ships and the Tay Bridge Disaster of 1879

Neil chats to Museum manager Sam about the Caledon built cargo ship SS Empire Kitchener, Graeme looks at the history of the only remaining Dundee horse drawn tram, while Forbes relives the "Ferries on the River Tay" Sam also previews new displays planed for the museum in 2017, in particular a display about the Tay Bridge Disaster. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for privacy and opt-out information.

The 749 Club, Dundee Trams and the Maryfield Tram Depot

Neale and Ian discuss the 749 club, what is is, what they do, and how they got their name. Neale further discusses the history of Dundee trams and leads to the Maryfield tram depot, which after redevelopment will be the new home of Dundee Museum of Transport where Museum Manager Sam and Dean walk around the currently empty building talking about all its history. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for privacy and opt-out information.

Restoration, Repair, Rebuild or Replace

Join Forbes, Ally and Ken in the workshop at Dundee Museum of Transport as they carry out the latest restoration for the museum. Hear about the issues encountered working on a 50 year old car where as well as difficulties sourcing parts, some of the skills required to carry out traditional restoration are no longer available in the 21st century. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for privacy and opt-out information.