Category Archives: Heaton Park Tramway

Stockport 5 all dressed up and nowhere to go!

Posted on Thursday 26 March 2020 by Gareth Prior

It was going to be the centrepiece of Heaton Park Tramway’s 40th birthday bash (scheduled to take place on Sunday 29th March), the relaunch into service of Stockport 5 following the completion of its overhaul. But after the restrictions put … Continue reading →

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Heritage organisations start to shut down after latest government advice **updated 20th March**

Posted on Friday 20 March 2020 by Gareth Prior

The situation with closures and changes to openings of heritage tramways and museums continues to change rapidly as the Coronavirus pandemic continues to make itself felt. It is inevitable, sensible and understandable that these decisions have to be made and … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: A closer look at Manchester Horse Tram L53

Posted on Friday 28 February 2020 by Gareth Prior

It’s the only fully intact Eades Reversible horse tram in the country and it can be found on display at the Bury Transport Museum (attached to the East Lancashire Railway) as part of a long-term loan from the Heaton Park … Continue reading →

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T68s on the move

Posted on Tuesday 28 January 2020 by Gareth Prior

After a period of very little movement with the four remaining T68s/T68As on Manchester Metrolink metals it looks set to be a busier period as Keolis Amey Metrolink look to start to clear the space they take in preparation for … Continue reading →

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Heaton Park Tramway win Tramway of the Year as Isle of Man also wins big in Tram of the Year

Posted on Sunday 12 January 2020 by Gareth Prior

There can be no denying that 2019 was a challenging year for the volunteers at the Heaton Park Tramway with the theft of overhead wires in September bringing a temporary halt to operations but following on from industry help and … Continue reading →

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They ran in 2019…

Posted on Wednesday 8 January 2020 by Gareth Prior

Bringing 2019 to a close – its all looking forward from here on in! – we take one final look at those trams which ran on heritage tramways during the year. As far as we know this is a complete … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: More from Lightopia

Posted on Friday 3 January 2020 by Gareth Prior

The trams at the Heaton Park Tramway are now receiving some well earnt rest after the conclusion of their use during the Lightopia event taking place in the park but as seen in this article they were still being used … Continue reading →

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This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Sunday 22 December 2019 by Gareth Prior

With our final main site update of 2019 now online we have another couple of Photo Galleries:

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They Ran in 2019: Manchester 765

Posted on Friday 13 December 2019 by Gareth Prior

A tram which has operated on two different tramways in 2019 is the latest feature of “They Ran in 2019”, it is Heaton Park’s Manchester 765.

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In Pictures: The trams out for Lightopia

Posted on Thursday 12 December 2019 by Gareth Prior

Whereas by now the trams at the Heaton Park Tramway are usually tucked up for the winter in the depot, 2019 is a little bit different as they are being put to work for a new event taking place within … Continue reading →

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They Ran in 2019: Hull 96

Posted on Monday 9 December 2019 by Gareth Prior

Off to Heaton Park for this edition of “They Ran in 2018” as we feature Hull 96.

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Illuminated Tram comes to Heaton Park!

Posted on Wednesday 20 November 2019 by Gareth Prior

Whilst the Heaton Park Tramway’s main operating season came to an end on Sunday 17th November which saw a three car service operate during the Season Swansong that isn’t quite the end for the hardworking volunteers as they will be … Continue reading →

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Heaton Park to celebrate end of season on 17th November

Posted on Friday 8 November 2019 by Gareth Prior

Its been a challenging couple of months for the Heaton Park Tramway with the theft of overhead wire leading to the closure of the tramway for around a month whilst the local community and TfGM/KAM rallied around to help replace … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Manchester 173 at Victoria

Posted on Friday 25 October 2019 by Gareth Prior

Sunday 20th October saw Manchester 173 make a rare trip away from the Heaton Park Tramway as it was displayed at Victoria railway station, part of a special event held to celebrate the 175th anniversary of the opening of the … Continue reading →

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Heaton Park Tramway to reopen

Posted on Wednesday 23 October 2019 by Gareth Prior

Back in September when the Heaton Park Tramway were hit by a theft of their overhead wire you would have been hard pressed to believe that a mere month later services would be resuming that is precisely what is happening … Continue reading →

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The next tram to Victoria is…Manchester 173!

Posted on Wednesday 16 October 2019 by Gareth Prior

Manchester 173 is going to escape its home at the Heaton Park Tramway for one day only on Sunday 20th October when it heads to Manchester Victoria to take part in the 175th birthday celebrations of the station. Despite pre-publicity … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Heaton Park Tramway Overhead Line Damage

Posted on Saturday 5 October 2019 by admin

As was reported in the news pages on 24th September and 1st October the Heaton Park Tramway suffered what could have been a devastating blow when a section of overhead wire was stolen overnight on 23rd/24th September. However in a … Continue reading →

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TfGM and KAM step in to help Heaton Park

Posted on Tuesday 1 October 2019 by Gareth Prior

It has been said that in adversity you see who your friends are and that is exactly the situation for the Heaton Park Tramway. As we reported last week the tramway had been hit by theft of overhead wire which … Continue reading →

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Heaton Park Tramway hit by overhead wire theft

Posted on Tuesday 24 September 2019 by Gareth Prior

When writing this website a lot of what I get to write is positive as new developments are announced and come through but unfortunately not all is positive and it is sad to report that the Heaton Park Tramway in … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Heaton Park pull out the stops for late summer event

Posted on Tuesday 3 September 2019 by Gareth Prior

In the wake of the cancellation of the Trans Lancs Rally because of ground conditions on the rally ground in Heaton Park the Heaton Park Tramway organised a short-notice late summer event which saw all three operational passenger trams in … Continue reading →

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