Author Archives: Gareth Prior

Picture in Time: Nottingham Express Transit 205

Posted on Saturday 22 July 2017 by Gareth Prior

This edition of Picture in Time is in the East Midlands as we feature Nottingham Express Transit with Incentro 205 the tram in the picture.

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Full services resumes on NET

Posted on Saturday 22 July 2017 by Gareth Prior

After four days services are once again running on the whole Nottingham Express Transit system with repairs completed to the overhead in the Basford area. Trams started to be able to run between David Lane and Wilkinson Street late on … Continue reading →

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Major disruption after overhead line damage at Basford

Posted on Thursday 20 July 2017 by Gareth Prior

They say bad luck comes in threes and hopefully that is the case for Nottingham Express Transit with the third high profile incident in recent months seeing major damage to the overhead at Basford. The damage happened due to a … Continue reading →

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Intensive service for Douglas Bay Horse Tramway during Festival

Posted on Thursday 20 July 2017 by Gareth Prior

Since we published our Event Preview on the Manx Heritage Transport Festuval further details have been released by Isle of Man Transport on the services which will run on the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway for the duration including three days … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Bilston Road Metro works

Posted on Thursday 20 July 2017 by Gareth Prior

We are now a month into the planned six month closure of Midland Metro between Priestfield and Wolverhampton St George’s to allow for track relaying along Bilston Road. In this latest pictorial update Andy Walters brings us the latest images … Continue reading →

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Tynwald approve funding for Douglas Prom reconstruction

Posted on Thursday 20 July 2017 by Gareth Prior

The future of the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway should be secure for now after Tynwald approved funding for the £20.73 million reconstruction of Douglas Promenade which will include tracks for the horse trams all the way between Derby Castle and … Continue reading →

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New operator starts on Metrolink

Posted on Thursday 20 July 2017 by Gareth Prior

There has been a changing of the guard at Manchester Metrolink with KeolisAmey Metrolink (KAM) officially taking over from RATP Dev Metrolink as the new operator of the UK’s largest tram network. The new contract will run for up to … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Twin Car 671+681

Posted on Thursday 20 July 2017 by Gareth Prior

Another edition of Picture in Time for you today and it is Blackpool day again! This time we take a look at the lowest numbered Twin Car, 671+681.

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In Pictures: Bluebird’s restoration progresses

Posted on Wednesday 19 July 2017 by Gareth Prior

The major project in Crich’s workshop is currently the full restoration of London County Council 1 – or Bluebird if you prefer – with the work continuing to progress as this major project reaches another crucial stage. The two decks … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Crich Edwardian Event

Posted on Wednesday 19 July 2017 by Gareth Prior

Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th July saw the annual Edwardian Event at Crich Tramway Village with over 1,000 visitors attending at some point over the weekend. As well as the usual re-enactors – including a visit from Oscar Wilde – … Continue reading →

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In Preview: Manx Heritage Transport Festival 2017

Posted on Tuesday 18 July 2017 by Gareth Prior

The Manx Heritage Transport Festival will be taking place between Wednesday 26th and Sunday 30th July and once again the event will feature special events across the Isle of Man’s many railways and tramways. Highlights on the Manx Electric Railway … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Seaton Tramway 7 & Mobile Shop 01

Posted on Tuesday 18 July 2017 by Gareth Prior

Today’s Picture in Time image comes from the Seaton Tramway and features two trams which although remain in Devon to this day remain stored in Riverside Depot.

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In Pictures: Aberdeen District Tramway

Posted on Monday 17 July 2017 by Gareth Prior

Continuing our tour of tram survivors in the north of Scotland we come to an oddity – a former horse tramcar rescued and restored as a carriage on the Alford Valley Railway in Aberdeenshire.

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This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Sunday 16 July 2017 by Gareth Prior

One new Photo Gallery for you as part of this week’s main site update:

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Picture in Time: Midland Metro 01

Posted on Saturday 15 July 2017 by Gareth Prior

Today Picture in Time is heading to Midland Metro and the tram we feature is very first T69 built and delivered for the system – 01.

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Centenary Car looks for a new home **updated**

Posted on Friday 14 July 2017 by Gareth Prior

When the traditional Blackpool Tramway closed a number of trams were sold and left their home of many years for new lives. Whilst the majority went on to preservation groups or private individuals looking to restore them to their former … Continue reading →

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Latest Douglas Prom plans to go to Tynwald

Posted on Friday 14 July 2017 by Gareth Prior

The redevelopment of Douglas Promenade is in the news again with the plans agreed in principle back in January now requiring full approval from Tynwald. The main headlines for supporters of the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway are that twin tracks … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: NET 210’s livery of many colours

Posted on Friday 14 July 2017 by Gareth Prior

It looks as though another new advertising livery is on the way in Nottingham – either that or NET are trialling a new dazzle livery! – with Incentro 210 currently running in a multi coloured vinyl wrap livery. It doesn’t … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Armstrong Siddeley Rally at Crich

Posted on Friday 14 July 2017 by Gareth Prior

The latest classic vehicle rally to visit the Crich Tramway Village was the Armstrong Siddeley Rally which was on site on Saturday 8th July. The day also saw the sun make an appearance which saw a complete open top service … Continue reading →

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More tram shortages in Sheffield leads to further Purple route disruption

Posted on Friday 14 July 2017 by Gareth Prior

The ongoing saga of tram shortages on Stagecoach Supertram – the sooner the Citylink trams are cleared for entry into service the better – has reared its ugly head again with the Purple route once again feeling the brunt of … Continue reading →

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