Monday 15th May 2006 and 245 can be seen in the back
of the shed at Juniper St as preparations are made to
hoist the tram onto the Heanor Haulage low-loader.
(below)
On the right the tram has been brought to the temporary
rails to take it onto the truck. (both by D Pendleton)

(Above left) 245 emerges from the shed on Tuesday 16th May and crosses Juniper Street to an enclosed area (above), where it is turned around and re-enters Juniper Street. (left) Note the distinctive shape of the sugar silo at Huskisson Dock in the background.

(Below left) A tight squeeze as the corner with Bankhall Lane is negotiated and then we are ready to move.

(all by M Mercer)

After an overnight stop at Chester Zoo on Tuesday, 245
completed the journey to Birkenhead on Wednesday
17th May 2006. Arriving at Taylor Street the trailer was
reversed up the slope to the terminus where Hong Kong
69 was waiting to perform shunting duties.

(all by M Mercer)

Touchdown! 245 rolls onto Birkenhead rails (above and left) then a draw-bar is connected between 245 and 69
so the new arrival can be shunted round to Taylor Street depot. (all by D Pendleton except (left) by D Butler)

click here to see a previous move

Finally in position inside Taylor Street (above) (by M Mercer)

(left) a view of the cab by D Butler and (below) how 245 looked 50 years ago!