The last Wisbech to Upwell Tramway memento has been unveiled.

On Saturday, November 9, the Mayor of Wisbech, Councillor Sidney Imafidon, revealed the sixth and final memento, marking the northern end of the track's route.

The route extended south through Elm, Emneth, and Outwell, before ending at Upwell.

At its peak, six trams a day in each direction provided passenger and freight services for local produce to Wisbech, and then via the main railway link to larger towns and cities.

Grahame Seaton, Well Creek Trust chairman, said: “I must say a few words about one man – Bill Smith.

"He dislikes publicity and praise but I am going to say it anyway.

"Without Bill this project would not have happened.”

Last Wisbech to Upwell Tramway memento has been unveiled Last Wisbech to Upwell Tramway memento has been unveiled (Image: Submitted)

Councillor Sidney Imafidon continued: “Thank you to everyone involved and as Bill himself said, this would not have happened without people actually participating.”

Many of those in the crowd had fond memories of the tram, including Nigel Blake, whose grandfather Fred Blake was foreman at the Elm Bridge depot.

Andrew Elvin remembered being allowed to ride alongside the driver of the tram and toot the horn on the journey.

Part of the tramway track actually used to run through the garden of his current home.

The tramway is not only of importance to those from the Fens and railway enthusiasts but also to the millions of fans of Thomas the Tank Engine, the creation of the Reverend Wilbert Awdry, who was vicar of the nearby village of Emneth between 1953 and 1965.

Toby the Tram Engine and his coach, Henrietta, were based on rolling stock used on the original Wisbech to Upwell Tramway.

For details about all six mementoes marking the former Wisbech to Upwell Tramway, go to the Tramway tab on the Well Creek Trust website.