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Stonehaven, Scotland
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Crazy to think this was first tried in 1914!
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The Gyro-X two-wheeled car from 1967 was balanced by the whirling, beachball-sized gyroscope tucked under its hood
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On this day in 1822: Scottish inventor of the pneumatic tyre, Robert William Thomson was born in Stonehaven. He was just 23 years-old when he patented his invention in the UK (US patent is shown here). Thomson's "Aerial Wheels" were demonstrated in London's Regent's Park in 1847.
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Why not take the family to our Open Day on Sunday, 30 July 2023, between 1100 and 1600 hrs, in the grounds of Grampian Transport Museum, Alford. A range of vehicles on display going back to the 1930’s, rides round the arena/Alford and a lots more. Join the fun ... AND ITS FREE!!
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On this day 45 years ago, British Rail first introduced the InterCity 125 High Speed Train on the East Coast Main Line.
#OnThisDay #LNER100
ALT Sepia-toned photo of an HST in BR blue/yellow livery with an ‘on this day’ frame for 08 May 1978.
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The @RWTMF Annual Rally made a special detour on their route to drive past Clashfarquhar House, as residents were unable to attend in person this year. A collection of vintage cars and motorbikes got an enthusiastic reception as they roared past #carehomeday22 #carehomevoices
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I must confess until my recent visit to Stonehaven I had never heard of the inventor R W Thomson and his fascinating contribution to transport history, which deserves to be better known.
@addict_car
Well, not a brochure, but the best I can do! Today is the 200th Birthday of a true pioneer of modern transport. R W Thomson invented the pneumatic tyre, holding UK, French and US patents. He also developed his own Thomson Road Steamers, among many other innovations.
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✅ We've got some superb events and activities lined up this Summer and you can attend them all free of charge with a GTM+ Membership!
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#GrampianTransportMuseum #VisitScotland – at Aberdeen, Scotland
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I am supporting County Durham’s UK City of Culture 2025 #LoveDurham home of some of the world's greatest icons of Railway History. #durham2025 #CityofCulture2025
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✨️It's International Museum Day!✨️
👉Originally set up over 40 years ago, International Museum Day looks to emphasise thats museums are an important means of cultural exchange, enrichment of cultures and development of mutual understanding.
#InternationalMuseumDay – at Aberdeen, Scotland
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Old buses, new buses and fun buses all on show at our Open Day on Sunday, 14th August 2022. In Grampian Transport Museum grounds Alford, 1100 to 1600 hours, come and join in the fun it’s FREE!!!!
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#OnThisDay in 1861, James Starley, Josiah Turner & Silas Salisbury set up as sewing machine manufacturers in Coventry.
Inspired by a "bone shaker" Turner's nephew bought in 1868, the company began making cycles, Starley later becoming known as "father of the bicycle industry".
ALT A sepia photography of James Starley riding an old tricycle, with two large rear wheels and a small front wheel
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✅️How Many Left? 2022✅️
🤩A huge thank you to everyone that attended our 2022 How Many Left event on Sunday!
☀️The fabulous selection of classics along with the fantastic weather made for a great day all round.
👇Have you got any photos of the event? Let us see! – at Alford, Scotland
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Happy Long Boiler Sunday! Here is an 1846 Robert Stephenson designed 4-2-0 ‘Long Boiler’, with what I think is supposed to be @durhamcathedral behind? Image courtesy @Beamish_Museum #LongBoilerSunday
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What was at the Highland Show ninety years ago?
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✅️How Many Left - This Sunday!!
📅Our How Many Left event takes place this Sunday, 8th May, with well over 130 cars now entered its sure to be a great day out!
🎟Public admission tickets will be sold on the day only.
#howmanyleft #grampiantransportmuseum #gtm #thingstodo – at Alford, Scotland
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We've got 2 days left of our campaign to showcase the #ArtOfEngineering
Now we've secured enough for a display case, we need your help for £3500 for additional storage for these beautiful, delicate #ThamesTunnel watercolours
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