On the 50th anniversary of the launch of Apollo 11 (16th July 1969), Dundee Museum of Transport looks at Dundee’s current links to space transport. Most people would be surprised to learn that space technology research based from Dundee is now used in £10 billion worth of spacecraft thanks to the pioneering work being developed […]
New Acquisition – 1897 Railway Timetable
Our small collection of railway-related items has been enhanced thanks to this generous donation of a 1897 North British Railway Timetable and two rail tickets. The tickets appear to date from the 1850s and 1860s and relate to commercial trade between Dundee and London. We hope to find out more about these items later this […]
Audi 80 Donated
The museum would like to thank Mr John A. Smith for donating his Audi 80. John received his new 1994 Audi 80 from Lex Retail Group in Dundee on the 3rd of December 1994. He has been the proud owner of the car for 25 years until he donated it to the museum last week. […]
DING-DING! BUSES GALORE AT THE TRANSPORT MUSEUM
Single-deckers, double-deckers, open-toppers and coaches – this week you can see them all at Dundee Museum of Transport. The museum is hosting two bus-themed events, the first kicking off on Thursday 13th June at 6pm with an illustrated talk on Dundee Buses: From Green to Blue by transport enthusiast and amateur photographer Derek Simpson. The […]
Truck Extravaganza 2019
Last Sunday 19th May the museum hosted it’s very first Truck Extravaganza! Over 10 vehicles attended, some dating from as far back as the 1950s. Height for Hire came along with their cherry picker and some fantastic shots were taken from above – check out our slideshow for some images from this event. Dundee Slot […]
1978 Ford Capri Mk III 3.0 S (138bhp V6)
The Ford Capri Mk I was originally launched in January 1969, a master stroke of Ford’s marketing. The Capri was ‘The Car You Always Promised Yourself’ and squarely aimed at the ‘baby boomer’ generation. 1974 saw the introduction of the Ford Capri II where the mechanicals were much the same as the previous model but […]
‘Bridgescapes: Scotland’s Bridge Building Heritage’ by L. Bruce Keith
Our first museum talk of the 2019 season kicks off on the 22nd of May, 6pm, with ‘Bridgescapes: Scotland’s Bridge Building Heritage’ by L. Bruce Keith. Join us for a fascinating journey through Scotland’s Bridge Building Heritage. Scotland boasts a rich and varied heritage. Its landscapes and history combine to provide a legacy of human […]
We Are 5 Today!
Today, the 26th April 2019, the Dundee Museum of Transport marks its 5th birthday! To celebrate this milestone we once again play host to National Drive-It Day. This coming Sunday, the 28th of April, there will be a street display of vehicles, family-friendly activities, stalls and tea-on-the-bus – check-out the images below for an idea of what […]
Steam Weekend 2019
Despite the cold and often wet weather, Dundee Museum of Transport’s first big event for 2019 – The Spring Model Steam Weekend – was enjoyed by all. The heavy rain on Saturday stopped the outdoor engines from being able to run however by Sunday we were back on track. Here are some images from the […]
On this day: 3rd April (1832), the full extent of the Dundee and Newtyle Railway line opens
George Kinloch, Dundee’s first elected MP, was a great supporter of the idea of a Dundee and Newtyle railway. In 1826, Kinloch piloted a Bill through Parliament, leading to the creation of the Dundee and Newtyle Railway Company – wherein he swiftly took upon himself […]
