The Summerlee Transport Group Was formed in 1988
"The Summerlee Transport Group aims to acquire, preserve and restore tramway and other transport rolling stock, equipment and associated artefacts for eventual public operation, study and education in transport-related matters"
About Us
The Summerlee Transport Group (STG) was formed in 1988 in order to primarily support the operation of the trams and tramway at Summerlee Museum. The STG became a charity in Scotland in 1992 (SC020158).
What we do
The STG provides driver and conductor cover 4 days a week, you can learn to drive the trams at Summerlee on the Thursday night workgroup.We also help with the servicing on all the trams at the museum as well as tram and track cleaning, this is completed on one of our Thursday night workgroups.
(More information can be found on our about us page).
Ship Ahoy!
Saturday 25 April
Ship Ahoy! is an exciting and unique event from Scottish Maritime Heritage including displays of model ships, ship photographs and historic video footage, as well as displays of working model ships.
Summerlee Car Show
Sunday 26 April
Don’t miss our popular annual classic car show. With vintage cars on display, character appearances, family activities and more!
Local and Family History Fair
Saturday 9 May, 10am – 3.30pm Lanarkshire Family History Society returns with a variety of other organisation to host the Family and Local History Fair.
Model Rail Show
Saturday 31 May and Sunday 1 June
A selection of local and national model trains, track and railway scenes.
Summer School Holiday Fun
Saturday 30 June – Monday 10 August
Daily games and small events.
Fair Monday Event Day
Monday 20 July
National Play Day
Wednesday 5 August
Join us for a day of celebration with activities for the whole family!
Steam Fair
Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 August
Find out more about how to get involved with steam, see the steam fleet in action and enjoy all the usual Summerlee fun!
End of Summer Fun Day
Monday 10 August
End the Summer holidays with an action-packed day of fun!
The Divergent Engineers Bazaar
Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 September
Friend Autism Scotland presents The Divergent Engineers Bazaar with musical and comedy acts.
Meccano Show
Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September
Don’t miss the single largest display of Meccano in Scotland! From vintage cars to spaceships and giant cranes!
Car Show
Sunday 20 September
Another chance to see some vintage cars at our ‘mini’ Classic Car Show. With vintage cars on display, character appearances, family activities and more!
September Weekend
Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September
A weekend of family fun!
Door Open Day
Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September
Take a sneak peek at what goes on behind closed doors at Summerlee Museum
Brick M8
Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 October
Join us as LEGO® builders from across Scotland display their latest LEGO® creations and displays.
October Week
Monday 12 – Sunday 18 October
Keep the kids entertained this October break with a week of fun activities for the whole family.
Meet Father Christmas
Saturday and Sundays in December, plus 23 and 24 December
Visit Father Christmas in his grotto and enjoy our winter wonderland play area.