Escolas gerais electrico 28, Historic tram museum in São Vicente, Portugal.
Escolas Gerais Electrico 28 is a museum in São Vicente dedicated to a historic tram line, displaying a collection of vehicles, documents, and equipment from the network's history. The building itself sits on the active line 28, allowing visitors to see the connection between history and present-day operations.
The museum was established in the 1990s to preserve the history of line 28, one of the oldest and most symbolic tram routes in Lisbon. It documents the evolution of the tram system from its early days to the present.
The collection shows how trams shaped daily life in Lisbon and how people used this transport over many decades. The displayed objects tell stories about the routines and habits connected to traveling by tram.
The museum is easy to reach since it sits directly at the tram stop, allowing visitors to simply hop on and off. Wearing comfortable shoes is recommended as the exhibition covers several areas.
Inside is a fully preserved workshop from the early 1900s with original tools and spare parts, showing how technicians maintained the vehicles. This work area offers a rare glimpse into the practical side of tram operations in that era.
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