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Last Updated Sunday 13th April 2008

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TRAMS REACH FLEETWOOD ON TEST
Blackpool & Fleetwood Tramway – Sunday 13th April 2008

Trams have finally reached Fleetwood on test after the completion of the main trackwork. So far Brush 631, Centenary 645 and Engineering Car 754 are amongst the trams which have reached the northern terminus of the tramway. 754 went on trolley power but was also fitted with a pantograph to check overhead alignment. It is thought trams could commence full operation to Fleetwood on 26th April. The only remaining work to be done on the track is the Little Bispham loop.


Engineering Car 754 is seen here at Ash Street on 10th April 2008 with a pantograph fitted.
Photo: Alan Robson

Source: Yahoo! Groups Blackpool_Transport



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