Latest Red Wheel Sites

Location Date Unveiled Inscription Red Wheel Image
Birkenhead Street Tramway 04/07/1905

The first passenger street tramway in Britain was inuagurated here by George Francis Train on 30th August 1860

Hythe Ferry and Pier Railway 04/07/1905

An ancient ferry crossing, first recorded in 1575; accessed since 1922 by the oldest pier railway in continuous service in the world

RFC, RNAS, RAF Calshot 04/07/1905

1913-1961 Seaplane and Flying Boat station. Base for the High Speed Flight, winners of the Schneider Trophy 1927, 1929, 1931

Helicopter Museum, Weston-super-Mare Airfield 04/07/1905

The definitive collection of rotary wing aircraft, at a centre of Bristol and Westland production 1955-2002

Lambley Viaduct 04/07/1905

Completed in 1851 by the Newcastle & Carlisle Railway

Alston Arches, Haltwhistle 04/07/1905

Completed in 1851 by the Newcastle & Carlisle Railway and used by Alston branch trains until 1976

Camden Roundhouse 04/07/1905

A rare early railway engine shed, operated 1847-1855 and made obsolete as locomotives outgrew its turntable

Hovercraft Museum, Lee-on-the-Solent 04/07/1905

The definitive collection of Hovercraft and air-cushion vehicles, at the base of the military hovercraft trials units 1961-1981

Didcot Railway Centre 04/07/1905

1932 Great Western Railway Engine Shed complex, now developed to preserve the spirit and style of the GWR for future generations

Royal Gunpowder Mills, Waltham Abbey 03/07/1905

Extensive canal and rail system dating from 1735, serving Britain's major explosives works. Home to 3 of UK's 26 cast iron aqueducts