Quote: Walking through the New Gate in Słupsk I was surprised and really excited to come eye to eye with a gleaming red tram. My granddaughter was worried that it was coming towards us straight on and suddenly gripped my hand. There was no need for her to worry, the tram is stationery and in the summer months acts as an information office for Słupsk. There is another tourist information office on ul. Sienkiewicza 19 if you can’t find what you are looking for here.

Outside the door of the tram is a mounted photograph in sepia showing how Nowobramska Street looked when trams were functional. This shiny red and gold tram has been renovated and placed in front of the New Gate (Nowa Brama) to remind visitors of the route and the history of trams in the town.

The day we visited Słupsk, Nowobramska Street was very quiet. I decided to take my granddaughter onboard the tram to see what it was like inside. I had to lift her up as the step was high off the ground. Thinking about it the old trams in Warsaw are the same. There is a long jump down when the tram stops. Thankfully, the new trams have been designed so that you step off straight on to the platform with ease.

Immediately at the entrance of the tram were two young assistants sat behind a small desk piled high with leaflets about the tow. They were very friendly and willing to assist. I asked if it was okay to take photographs of the interior and they agreed. Inside the tram was small with an area at the back which had a teak serving counter and two small stainless sinks with fitted cupboards underneath. Blinds covered all windows keeping out the sun and heat and there were three small tables at the side of the food preparation area near to windows leaving the rest of the floor area for standing. Obviously when the tram is not used as a tourist information office it is used as a small diner. Light fittings were modern and functional and the floor covering was a marbled effect type of lino.

I thought the renovations were quite good and the overall look of the interior inside was one of neat and tidiness. The black and white photographs on the walls above the tables were enchanting to look at. Nowobramska Street certainly had character in the days when the trams were running. The street is still very pretty but I think would be much more attractive if the little red trams rolled down the track once again.

You can find the tram in front of the New Gate (Nowa Brama), Słupsk

From journals Sightseeing in Slupsk