Category Archives: Heaton Park Tramway

Where to get a ride on a heritage tram – November 2021

Posted on Monday 8 November 2021 by Gareth Prior

The main operating season for many heritage tramways across the British Isles may now be over but that doesn’t mean you won’t be able to enjoy a ride anywhere as there are still various locations which are continuing to run. … Continue reading →

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They’ve Run in 2021!

Posted on Monday 1 November 2021 by Gareth Prior

With the end of October/start of November traditionally the end of the heritage tram season across the British Isles we thought it was an appropriate time to have another update of heritage trams which have run during 2021. There has … Continue reading →

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Heaton Park Tramway wins award – but not for what you’d expect!

Posted on Monday 18 October 2021 by Gareth Prior

Over the years we’ve reported on many awards being won by various tramways across the British Isles but we think this is a first! Manchester’s Heaton Park Tramway has been awarded a green flag – the international quality mark for … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: First working party to Metrolink 1023 at Crewe

Posted on Thursday 23 September 2021 by Gareth Prior

Back just as the first lockdown was being introduced in March 2020 Manchester Metrolink 1023 was transferred from storage at Metrolink’s Trafford Depot to the Crewe Heritage Centre where it was planned to be the very first modern UK tram … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Wootton Tramway arrives in Manchester

Posted on Tuesday 21 September 2021 by Gareth Prior

Back in last August we reported about the Heaton Park Tramway’s latest acquisition – the Wootton Tramway, a 7 ¼” gauge portable tramway which had been seen around the country at events for many years. Donated to the Manchester Transport … Continue reading →

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They’ve Run in 2021!

Posted on Monday 6 September 2021 by Gareth Prior

This is our early September update to keep tabs on which trams have run on heritage tramways across the British Isles so far during 2021. There hasn’t been a huge amount of movement in the past month although Beamish has … Continue reading →

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They’ve Run in 2021!

Posted on Monday 9 August 2021 by Gareth Prior

Its time for another check-in to see which heritage trams have run so far during 2021. This list includes those trams which have either run in passenger service or some other type of public use (such as tram driving experiences). … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 24th July 2021

Posted on Saturday 24 July 2021 by Gareth Prior

There are two more Photo Galleries now added to the site – photos coming from the archive and more recently.

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Help to return Blackpool Works Car 1 to the rails at Heaton Park

Posted on Monday 5 July 2021 by Gareth Prior

It has been six years since Blackpool Works Car 1 (formerly numbered 752 and used as a Railgrinder during its operating career in Blackpool) last ran at the Heaton Park Tramway but plans are now afoot to return the tram … Continue reading →

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They’ve Run in 2021!

Posted on Monday 5 July 2021 by Gareth Prior

We take another look at which heritage trams have run so far in 2021 – either in passenger service or other public use (such as tram driving experiences). As always this is what we understand to be the complete picture … Continue reading →

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Heritage Tramways – updated list of operating dates

Posted on Monday 21 June 2021 by Gareth Prior

As more areas of society continue to be opened up we thought it was time for another summary of which heritage tramways are currently operating and why. This list should (if I’ve remembered everywhere!) include details of all operating heritage … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Heaton Park Tramway returns!

Posted on Monday 7 June 2021 by Gareth Prior

Its been a great week for the Heaton Park Tramway as quickly following on from the news they have been Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service they are now back running again for the first time in 2021 – and the … Continue reading →

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They’ve Run in 2021

Posted on Monday 7 June 2021 by Gareth Prior

With more heritage tramways starting to run for the first time in 2021 its time for another update of the complete list of heritage trams which have run during the year across the British Isles. As usual this is what … Continue reading →

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Another big weekend for heritage trams

Posted on Friday 4 June 2021 by Gareth Prior

This weekend looks set to be another big weekend for heritage trams in the UK with the Heaton Park Tramway reopening (the first normal operation since before the pandemic!) as down at the Seaton Tramway it is the 24 hour … Continue reading →

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MTMS rewarded with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service

Posted on Wednesday 2 June 2021 by Gareth Prior

The Manchester Transport Museum Society, who’s members run the Heaton Park Tramway in Manchester, are celebrating after being awarded the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. This is the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK and the … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Up high on the Heaton Park Tramway

Posted on Thursday 29 April 2021 by Gareth Prior

Last week we saw the hard work going on at the Heaton Park Tramway at ground level and now in this latest article we go up high to see some more of the preparation works for the new season which … Continue reading →

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Updated list of Heritage Tramways planned operation for 2021

Posted on Monday 26 April 2021 by Gareth Prior

This is the latest list of when you can enjoy a ride on a heritage tram across the British Isles in 2021. Updated up to and including Monday 26th April this list only includes those tramways which have announced an … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Sleeper replacement work underway at the Heaton Park Tramway

Posted on Saturday 24 April 2021 by Gareth Prior

The Heaton Park Tramway may still be closed to the public but that doesn’t mean that the dedicated volunteers aren’t busy – far from it! Several different jobs are being undertaken at the moment and in this article we feature … Continue reading →

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Trams in Video: Blackpool Tram Day, Heaton Park Tramway

Posted on Sunday 4 April 2021 by Gareth Prior

Today “Trams in Video” is off to the Heaton Park Tramway where we see footage of the Blackpool Tram Day which was held on 21st November 2020. With Open Top Balloon 706 “Princess Alice” visiting for the event from Blackpool … Continue reading →

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Heaton Park tramway sets reopening date

Posted on Tuesday 30 March 2021 by Gareth Prior

As we all continue to look ahead to a time when restrictions are eased further, the Heaton Park Tramway have confirmed that they are planning to resume passenger services from Saturday 5th June. This date will allow the volunteers at … Continue reading →

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