Category Archives: East Anglia Transport Museum

In Pictures: Trams running during special bus event at East Anglia Transport Museum

Posted on Saturday 20 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

During the weekend of Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th July, the East Anglia Transport Museum ran their latest special event. This time the theme was British Bus Fleets, East Anglia which saw many buses from the local area operating special … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: New pointwork at East Anglia Transport Museum

Posted on Thursday 18 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

We reported back in May that the East Anglia Transport Museum had welcomed a set of new points all the way from New Zealand. Now some two months later and the trackwork is being worked on in preparation for its … Continue reading →

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Events this week…

Posted on Sunday 7 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

There is another week of events to come which includes the latest special event at the East Anglia Transport Museum as they celebrate local bus fleets.

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They’ve Run in 2024!

Posted on Monday 1 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

Time for another look at which heritage trams have run across the British Isles so far in 2024. Again there has been a little bit of movement since our last update with more trams running for the first time this … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: A Bank Holiday in the east

Posted on Sunday 16 June 2024 by Gareth Prior

The East Anglia Transport Museum was once again open over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend with its usual mix of trams, trolleybuses and trains in operation. Bryan Grint visited on Sunday 26th May when he found Blackpool 634 again in … Continue reading →

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Another arrival for the tramway at the East Anglia Transport Museum

Posted on Sunday 26 May 2024 by Gareth Prior

Whilst more high profile arrivals have been seen at the East Anglia Transport Museum over the past couple of years, recently there has been a significant arrival which will prove to be valuable in the continued expansion of the museum.

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In Pictures: Another look at the trams at Carlton Colville

Posted on Monday 13 May 2024 by Gareth Prior

Yes, there has undoubtedly been a lot of attention on the East Anglia Transport Museum and the entry into service of Blackpool 634 earlier this year, but its not all about Blackpool trams at the museum (talking about trams of … Continue reading →

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They’ve Run in 2024!

Posted on Monday 13 May 2024 by Gareth Prior

We take another look to see which heritage trams have run in service so far in 2024 on tramways across the British Isles. There has been some movement since we last ran this article with more trams being used at … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: The Terror Tram at Carlton Colville

Posted on Sunday 5 May 2024 by Gareth Prior

Having been launched to much fun fare at Easter, the Fylde Transport Trust’s Blackpool Brush Railcoach 634 continues to be used on a regular basis at the East Anglia Transport Museum. In this pictorial article we head back to Carlton … Continue reading →

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They’ve Run in 2024!

Posted on Monday 15 April 2024 by Gareth Prior

For the first time this year we take a look at which heritage trams have run in service during 2024 across the British Isles. To remind you this article aim to feature which heritage trams have run in passenger service … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 1st April 2024

Posted on Monday 1 April 2024 by Gareth Prior

Its no April Fool! Your main site update of British Trams Online is on a day late this week as we head to the East Anglia Transport Museum for the launch of Blackpool 634:

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In Pictures: Blackpool Brush 634 launched back into service

Posted on Saturday 30 March 2024 by Gareth Prior

Good Friday (29th March) saw Blackpool Brush Car 634 run for the first time in almost 20 years when it was officially launched back into service at the East Anglia Transport Museum. The tram – now owned by the Fylde … Continue reading →

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Reminder! Blackpool 634 to be launched into service at East Anglia Transport Museum

Posted on Thursday 28 March 2024 by Gareth Prior

Its been a good six weeks since it was originally announced and now the time is very nearly upon us – the Fylde Transport Trust’s Blackpool Brush Railcoach 634 is to be launched back into service at the East Anglia … Continue reading →

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Blackpool 634 to be launched at East Anglia Transport Museum this Easter!

Posted on Wednesday 14 February 2024 by Gareth Prior

The much anticipated launch amongst Blackpool tram enthusiasts of Brush Railcoach 634 is set to take place this Easter after the completion of testing and commissioning work on the tram which only arrived at the East Anglia Transport Museum in … Continue reading →

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Trams &: Blackpool 159 & trolleybus

Posted on Sunday 21 January 2024 by Gareth Prior

“Trams &” today heads off to the East Anglia Transport Museum.

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ORR clear EATM to continue operations after inspection

Posted on Saturday 20 January 2024 by Gareth Prior

The East Anglia Transport Museum have recently hosted a visit by the Office of Road and Rail (ORR) who have given a full inspection of both the tramway and railway infrastructure at the museum. After a comprehensive visit over two … Continue reading →

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They Ran in 2023!

Posted on Monday 8 January 2024 by Gareth Prior

We round-up things of which heritage trams ran in service on tramways in the British Isles during 2023 with a final “They Ran in 2023!”. In truth since we last ran this article at the start of November 2023 there … Continue reading →

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Christmas and New Year services 2023/24

Posted on Saturday 23 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

This is your one stop guide to see what services are due to operate on tramway and light rail systems over the festive period this year. There may be no services running on Christmas Day but if you miss your … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: 634 on display as EATM Ride the Lights one more time

Posted on Thursday 21 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

The last trams have run for another year (but the season isn’t quite over as the museum opens on 1st January 2024) at the East Anglia Transport Museum with the third and final Ride the Lights weekend having come to … Continue reading →

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British Trams Online Tram of the Year 2023 – Voting Now Open!

Posted on Sunday 10 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

Thank you to all those who took the time to send in nominations for the British Trams Online Tram of the Year 2023 – your ideas have helped us to form a shortlist as (for the first time) we look … Continue reading →

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