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Glasgow's museums body 'mislays part of tram'

The body which runs Glasgow's museums and art galleries has mislaid a number of exhibits which were donated to the city's transport collection.

Glasgow Life said it was trying to trace part of a tram which had been donated by an enthusiast in 1975.

Other items which staff are attempting to find include tickets, time boards and film footage.

Last week, Glasgow Life admitted more than 80 paintings had been mislaid or lost from its collection.

The latest items to be mislaid were donated to Glasgow's museums collection by tram enthusiast, Dr Ian Macdougall....
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