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BLACKPOOL BOAT 606 UP FOR AUCTION? It looks like Blackpool Boat 606 may be available for auction in July after the economic crisis currently engulfing the world hit a proposed museum in Cleveland in the United States. 606, of course, went over to the United States back in 2000 as a swap for Blackpool Standard 147 which has since been restored to operational condition back at its home system.
A not-for-profit organisation – Lake Shore Electric Railway Inc. – had planned to build a public display and museum but it now appears that the economic downturn has caused this idea to be abandoned – despite the fact it was supported by both civic and elected leaders.
The collection – which includes some 30 trams including 606 - is currently stored in a warehouse in Cleveland’s port, which was rented from the city for under $1 per year. But the lease on this property has now expired and the group have debts which they need to clear.
It is hoped that the majority of the fleet will be auctioned off, although a select few may be kept and the money raised will be used to restore these.
* Further news on this story can be found on the Tramways Monthly website here.
Source: Tramways Monthly
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