South Yorkshire Transport Museum facts for kids

Yorkshire Woollen bus 622 on display at South Yorkshire Transport Museum

The South Yorkshire Transport Museum (SYTM) is a fascinating museum in Rotherham, England. It's run by volunteers who love transport history. The museum opened in 1995 and focuses on how people and goods have moved around South Yorkshire and nearby areas for many years. It's a great place to see old buses, trains, and other vehicles up close!

What Can You See at the Museum?

The South Yorkshire Transport Museum has many exciting things to explore. You can see different types of vehicles that were once common on the roads and railways.

Famous Exhibits

• A special part of a Class 76 electric locomotive. This powerful train engine used to pull passenger and heavy freight trains along the famous Woodhead line. It's a piece of railway history!
• A classic Leyland Tiger bus from 1935. This old bus was carefully brought back to life by Stagecoach in 2019, so it looks just like it did almost 90 years ago.

Other Cool Vehicles

Besides the big trains and buses, the museum also displays many other interesting vehicles. You can find:

• Old bicycles that show how cycling has changed.
• Vintage motorbikes that were once popular.
• Lorries (trucks) that carried goods across the country.
• Even milk floats, which were electric vehicles used to deliver milk to homes.

How the Museum Works

The South Yorkshire Transport Museum is special because it's owned and run by volunteers. These dedicated people give their time to look after the vehicles, keep the museum tidy, and share their knowledge with visitors. They work hard to preserve the history of transport for everyone to enjoy and learn from. It's a great example of how a community can come together to protect important parts of our past.