Category Archives: East Anglia Transport Museum

In Pictures: Trams at the East Anglia Transport Museum’s Big Bus Bash

Posted on Thursday 13 July 2023 by Gareth Prior

The East Anglia Transport Museum’s big summer event this year was the Big Bus Bash which took place for two days on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th July. As the name probably suggests to you the focus of the weekend … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 9th July 2023

Posted on Sunday 9 July 2023 by Gareth Prior

We return with another update of the main website and this week we go back to the end of May for photos from the East Anglia Transport Museum:

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Coronation 304 update

Posted on Saturday 10 June 2023 by Gareth Prior

At the start of May we reported on the overhaul of Blackpool Coronation 304 which at the time was edging closer to a return with the tantalising prospect that further testing would be taking place to allow it to take … Continue reading →

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They’ve Run in 2023!

Posted on Monday 5 June 2023 by Gareth Prior

Its time for another update of which heritage trams have run in passenger service across the British Isles during 2023. Since our last update there have been more trams running for the first time as we enter a period of … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Another visit to Carlton Colville

Posted on Wednesday 17 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

On Sunday 7th May the two trams in service at the East Anglia Transport Museum were Blackpool Marton VAMBAC 11 and Sheffield 513. These two trams have now both run on the same three different tramways although the EATM is … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 14th May 2023

Posted on Sunday 14 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

Back after a week’s break with a double-helping of photos – coming from the East Anglia Transport Museum and Douglas Bay Horse Tramway.

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In Pictures: Blackpool trams in action at Carlton Colville

Posted on Friday 5 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

Whilst last year saw the East Anglia Transport Museum acquire three Blackpool trams it shouldn’t be forgotten that before these three arrivals there were already two trams from the Fylde Coast fully restored and operational at the museum. And on … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Another look inside the new tram depot at East Anglia Transport Museum

Posted on Wednesday 3 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

As most people reading this website will probably be aware, the East Anglia Transport Museum at Carlton Colville are currently embarking on a major expansion of their site following the acquisition of additional land. With an extension of the East … Continue reading →

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Blackpool Coronation 304 gets closer to a return…

Posted on Monday 1 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

The Fylde Transport Trust have released another update on the overhaul of their Blackpool Coronation 304 and whilst it won’t be ready in time for the Coronation next weekend, with a fair wind hopefully it won’t be too far away … Continue reading →

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They’ve Run in 2023!

Posted on Monday 24 April 2023 by Gareth Prior

With more trams continuing to enter service for the first time this year we take another look at which heritage trams have run during 2023 so far. The aim is to feature all tramways within the British Isles and to … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Easter Sunday at the East Anglia Transport Museum

Posted on Tuesday 11 April 2023 by Gareth Prior

at Carlton Colville. Opening for the first time on Sunday 2nd April it followed this with five days of consecutive opening between Thursday 6th and Monday 10th April to coincide with the long Easter weekend. In this pictorial article we … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: More excellent progress on new tram depot at EATM

Posted on Thursday 23 March 2023 by Gareth Prior

As winter turns to spring it’s a chance to see progress on those projects which have been ongoing throughout the darker, colder months. One of the most significant infrastructure projects which has been taking place is at the East Anglia … Continue reading →

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Tram of the Year 2022 winners announced!

Posted on Sunday 8 January 2023 by Gareth Prior

The winners of the British Trams Online Tram of the Year 2022 contest can today be revealed – and its been a good year for the East Anglia Transport Museum who go home with two of the four awards! They … Continue reading →

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They Ran in 2022!

Posted on Tuesday 3 January 2023 by Gareth Prior

As we enter another year its time for one last look at which heritage trams ran in 2022. This is as a complete list of heritage trams which operated with passengers on board during the calendar year 2022 – it … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Even more Ride the Lights at the East Anglia Transport Museum

Posted on Sunday 25 December 2022 by Gareth Prior

We know its been featured a few times over the past few weeks but with a few more photos being sent through to us we thought why not let’s see the East Anglia Transport Museum’s Ride the Lights once more! … Continue reading →

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The Number 20: London Transport 1858

Posted on Sunday 25 December 2022 by Gareth Prior

Happy Christmas everyone! We hope your Christmas Day is going well and that the turkey is in the oven so you can get it eaten before the King’s Speech! It may be Christmas but we continue our photographic series “The … Continue reading →

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Christmas and New Year services 2022/23

Posted on Friday 23 December 2022 by Gareth Prior

Once again we bring you a one-stop article to see what services are planned on tramway and light rail systems across the British Isles over the Christmas and New Year period. So, if you are fed up with staying at … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: More Ride the Lights at Carlton Colville

Posted on Tuesday 20 December 2022 by Gareth Prior

As featured on these pages a couple of weeks ago, the East Anglia Transport Museum at Carlton Colville has been open over the three weekends in the immediate lead up to Christmas for “Ride the Lights”. This has seen trams, … Continue reading →

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British Trams Online Tram of the Year voting now open!

Posted on Sunday 11 December 2022 by Gareth Prior

Voting is now open for the British Trams Online Tram of the Year 2022! Thanks to everyone who took their time to nominate in the four categories and we are now able to confirm the trams, tramways and events which … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Ride the Lights returns at the East Anglia Transport Museum

Posted on Friday 9 December 2022 by Gareth Prior

The main operating season may have ended at the East Anglia Transport Museum during October but they’re back for more during December weekends in the lead-up to Christmas with the Ride the Lights event returning for 2022. The museum is … Continue reading →

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