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Heaton Park events round-up
The Heaton Park Tramway in Manchester has hosted a few low-key events recently which have previously gone by unrecorded here on British Trams Online. To set the record straight, we now catch up with what’s been happening at the park, … Continue reading
‘Hovertram’ to be restored at Blackpool?
Following the recent surprise announcement that the North East Electrical Traction Trust have been negotiating to acquire the illuminated Blackpool ‘Hovertram’ 735, another equally surprising yet pleasing piece of news has followed. The car’s new owners have now confirmed a … Continue reading
Private hires keep Blackpool trams busy
Despite the Blackpool heritage tram fleet officially taking a break between the late May Bank Holiday weekend and Sunday 23rd June, no less than four of the town’s historic trams have been out and about during the past seven days. … Continue reading
Blackpool’s heritage tours – what’s coming up?
With the addition of some extra running days for Blackpool’s heritage tram fleet, British Trams Online presents a basic guide to all of the planned days when historic tram will grace the tramway for the next few months. Outline plans, … Continue reading
Panto season finally ends in Blackpool!
It is pleasing to report that the external advertisements for the Blackpool Grand Theatre’s 2012 Christmas pantomime carried by Blackpool Flexity 010 have finally been replaced by a more appropriate advert for Crown Carveries.
LTT Trustee quits in major shake-up for charity
The Lancastrian Transport Trust has announced that one of its most prominent members, Philip Higgs, has resigned from his position as a Trustee of the Charity. Mr Higgs is a well known figure in transport preservation circles, notably featuring on … Continue reading
Blackpool 290 – going for gold
The transformation of Blackpool Brush Railcoach 290 from the Diamond Jubilee tram into a piece of graffiti art for Blackpool’s Sea, Sand & Spray festival has now commenced. As reported previously, urban street artist Inkie is decorating the tram, owned … Continue reading
In Pictures: A look around the Crich depots
Most visitors to Crich Tramway Village tend to pay most attention to those trams that are operating during their visit, so for a change we are featuring some photos taken in and around the museum’s depot complex. These pictures all … Continue reading
Flexity 007 isn’t so lucky after all!
Despite the number 7 supposedly being associated with good luck, the reverse seems to be true of Blackpool Flexity 007 which has recently been involved in an accident with a motor car. This isn’t the first time that this particular … Continue reading
In Pictures: The Conwy Valley Railway Museum tramway
If asked to name the various operating tramways to be found in the UK, few people would think to mention the Conwy Valley Railway Museum in North Wales. However, this is in fact home to a miniature tramway, operated by … Continue reading
Blackpool tram to appear in ‘The Harry Hill Movie’!
Blackpool’s illuminated Frigate 736, AKA ‘HMS Blackpool’, was out on the promenade for an unusual private hire on Monday 10th June. Comedian Harry Hill is currently shooting scenes for his first ever feature film in Blackpool, and 736 was requested … Continue reading
OMO 8 & Coronation 304 return to Rigby Road
Mere hours after the fantastic announcement that nine trams owned by the Lancastrian Transport Trust were being returned to Blackpool Transport to join their heritage fleet, the task of transporting these trams back to Rigby Road commenced. On Tuesday 11th … Continue reading
In pictures: Blackpool Boat 236 lights up Crich
The restoration of Blackpool Boat car 236 (or 607 if you prefer to use its post-1968 fleet number!) has finally been completed at Crich Tramway Village, with the fitting of decorative festoon lights to the tram. Four strings of coloured … Continue reading
Krefeld 412 joins the NEETT fleet
On Monday 10th June, the second tramcar arrived at the North East Land, Sea & Air Museum (NELSAM) site near Sunderland. Following in the tracks of Blackpool Balloon 721, Krefeld 412 has now arrived on site, having only just been … Continue reading
LTT trams handed over to Blackpool Transport!
In a shock development, the Lancastrian Transport Trust have agreed to transfer ownership of an incredible NINE vintage trams to Blackpool Transport. Following a period of negotiation, the LTT and BTS have agreed to merge their collections, to create the ultimate … Continue reading
Second time lucky for London 159?
After a lengthy lay-off, London United Tramways 159 has been seen out and about on test at Crich Tramway Village this week. It may be remembered that the tram was launched into service in July 2012 following a major restoration … Continue reading
Ride the lights with ‘HMS Blackpool’
On Tuesday 27th August, the Fylde Tramway Society will be hosting an illuminations tour with a difference, when it hires the illuminated Frigate 736 ‘HMS Blackpool’ for a private tour. This follows a three-day period of heritage tram operation in Blackpool … Continue reading
Sunbathing for New York 674
On Sunday 2nd June, New York 674 enjoyed a rare taste of sunshine at its home, Crich Tramway Village, when it was extracted from its usual position in Depot VI. On this day the car was dragged onto the traverser, … Continue reading
Music festival halts Heaton Park trams
Due to an event taking place within the grounds of Manchester’s Heaton Park, the heritage tramway there will be closed on Sunday 9th June. The park is playing host to the first ever ‘Parklive’ music festival, headlined by rap artists … Continue reading
A new home for the Hovertram
One of Blackpool’s famous illuminated trams looks set for a more prosperous future, following a surprise announcement that the North East Electrical Traction Trust have agreed to purchase the Hovertram 735. This unique tram left Blackpool in 2007 after being … Continue reading