Category Archives: Fylde Transport Trust

Blackpool Standard 143 and Railcoach 279 go home

Posted on Monday 7 October 2013 by Andrew Waddington

Monday 7th October turned out to be another exciting day for Blackpool’s heritage tram fleet, with the return of two more tramcars previously acquired for preservation by the Lancastrian Transport Trust to Blackpool Transport’s own premises at Rigby Road. Following … Continue reading →

The Boat 233 saga goes on… and on…

Posted on Wednesday 2 October 2013 by Andrew Waddington

Just when we thought the fuss around the controversial sale of Blackpool Boat car 233/605 to America by the Lancastrian Transport Trust was finally beginning to die down, the story of its departure has now been reported in the wider … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: More from the Rocket!

Posted on Wednesday 25 September 2013 by Andrew Waddington

Following on from the recent report about Blackpool’s illuminated Rocket tram 732 – which has now received further enhancements in the shape of a troop of astronauts on the Gynn Square roundabout – we are pleased to bring you more photos of … Continue reading →

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Friends in high places for the Rocket

Posted on Monday 16 September 2013 by Andrew Waddington

During the past week, further attention has been lavished on the illuminated Rocket tram 732, still marooned on the roundabout at Gynn Square as part of the annual illuminations display. Following some remedial work on the giant astronaut suspended above … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Blackpool 233 gets ready for the off

Posted on Monday 16 September 2013 by Gareth Prior

Blackpool Boat car 233 is still at Beamish, the Living Museum of the North waiting for a low loader to arrive to take it away from the UK as part of the deal which has seen the Lancastrian Transport Trust … Continue reading →

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New sponsor for illuminated Rocket tram

Posted on Tuesday 10 September 2013 by Andrew Waddington

One of the most popular attractions of last year’s Blackpool illuminations was the iconic illuminated Rocket 732, which was cosmetically restored and put on static display in the centre of the Gynn Square roundabout in August 2012. The tram has … Continue reading →

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Boat 605 sale approved by (some) shareholders?

Posted on Sunday 25 August 2013 by Andrew Waddington

Correspondence between Andrew Waddington of British Trams Online and the Trustees of the Lancastrian Transport Trust has shed some further light on the ongoing sale of Blackpool ‘Boat’ car 605‘s sale. As I’m sure you will know by now, both … Continue reading →

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Blackpool’s forgotten Coronation cars gets a makeover

Posted on Sunday 25 August 2013 by Andrew Waddington

Fresh from the controversial news regarding the sale of Blackpool ‘Boat’ car 605, the Lancastrian Transport Trust have announced the commencement of restoration work on another of its preserved Blackpool trams – Coronation 663. This tram has had a rather … Continue reading →

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The sorry saga of Blackpool Boat Car 605

Posted on Friday 23 August 2013 by Gareth Prior

It was supposed to be the crowning glory of our 10th anniversary celebrations, the chance to help a tram return to the rails and to be enjoyed by the British public again for what, we thought and expected, would be … Continue reading →

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Blackpool ‘Boat’ 233 to set sail for the USA

Posted on Thursday 22 August 2013 by Andrew Waddington

It has come to light that the Lancastrian Transport Trust’s preserved Blackpool ‘Boat’ car 233 is shortly set to leave the UK for a new home in San Francisco, after being sold to a new owner overseas. The tram is currently … Continue reading →

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LTT Trustee quits in major shake-up for charity

Posted on Saturday 15 June 2013 by Andrew Waddington

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 →

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OMO 8 & Coronation 304 return to Rigby Road

Posted on Tuesday 11 June 2013 by Andrew Waddington

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 →

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LTT trams handed over to Blackpool Transport!

Posted on Monday 10 June 2013 by Andrew Waddington

In a shock development, the Lancastrian Transport Trust have agreed to transfer an incredible NINE vintage trams into Blackpool Transport’s care. Following a period of negotiation, the LTT and BTS have agreed to merge their collections, to create the ultimate fleet … Continue reading →

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Brush car 622 gets a rub down

Posted on Saturday 1 June 2013 by Andrew Waddington

Following a period of silence, work has now commenced on preparing Blackpool Brush car 622 for its new role as a static classroom at Anchorsholme Primary School. The project was first announced several months ago and was expected to result … Continue reading →

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Fylde Coast preservation groups to join forces?

Posted on Thursday 2 May 2013 by Andrew Waddington

In a development that is likely to be welcomed by many fans of Blackpool’s historic tramcars, it has now been confirmed that discussions are taking place between representatives of the Lancastrian Transport Trust and the Fleetwood Heritage Leisure Trust, to … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Stored trams in Fleetwood

Posted on Monday 1 April 2013 by Gareth Prior

Trams from both the Fleetwood Heritage Leisure Trust and the Lancastrian Transport Trust remain stored out in the open in Fleetwood with several vehicles visible from the tramway as you arrive in Fleetwood. Six trams are now stored in the … Continue reading →

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Coronation 304 back in Blackpool – but still outside

Posted on Friday 8 March 2013 by Andrew Waddington

Blackpool Coronation car 304‘s extended stay at Beamish Museum finally came to an end on Thursday 7th March, when the tram was loaded up for transportation back to Blackpool. The Lancastrian Transport Trust owned tram arrived back on the Fylde … Continue reading →

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Brush car 622 goes back to school!

Posted on Sunday 3 February 2013 by Andrew Waddington

The Lancastrian Transport Trust have revealed that their Blackpool Brush Railcoach 622 is to take on a new life as a static classroom at the Anchorsholme Primary School. Some minor refurbishment work is to be undertaken on the tram, which … Continue reading →

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Lancastrian Transport Trust – a look back at 2012

Posted on Friday 4 January 2013 by Andrew Waddington

2012 has been a very challenging year for the Lancastrian Transport Trust, and its prized collection of historic Blackpool trams. At the start of the year, nine of the LTT’s trams were housed at Rigby Road depot, but due to … Continue reading →