Category Archives: Fylde Transport Trust

Static trams light up Blackpool promenade

Posted on Wednesday 29 August 2012 by Andrew Waddington

Tuesday 28th August provided the opportunity for an early preview of the 2012 illuminations spectacle in Blackpool. On this evening the promenade road was closed off to all vehicular traffic apart from bicycles, for the now annual ‘Ride The Lights’ … Continue reading →

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The Rocket has landed!

Posted on Wednesday 15 August 2012 by Andrew Waddington

A milestone in the history of the most unusual tram to ever run in Blackpool occured in the early hours of Tuesday 14th August, when the illuminated Rocket 732 returned to the promenade after a decade-long absence. As has been … Continue reading →

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Rocket tram shines for the cameras

Posted on Thursday 2 August 2012 by Andrew Waddington

The cosmetic restoration of Blackpool’s famous illuminated Rocket tram, 732, is making remarkably speedy progress with work on the external lights now almost complete. When the tram made its last appearance on the Blackpool tramway for a special farewell tour in … Continue reading →

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Rocket tram prepares to light up Gynn Square

Posted on Friday 27 July 2012 by Andrew Waddington

Since leaving its long-term home at Blackpool’s Rigby Road tram shed, no time has been wasted in preparing the illuminated Rocket 732 for static display as one of the star attractions of the 2012 illuminations. 732 moved to Blackpool Council’s illuminations … Continue reading →

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The Rocket leaves Rigby Road to become a star once again!

Posted on Friday 13 July 2012 by Gareth Prior

Another of the Lancastrian Transport Trust’s trams has departed Rigby Road Depot with the departure of the Illuminated Rocket 732, although this one didn’t go far as it was only destined for the Illumination department’s headquarters where it is to … Continue reading →

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Rocket tram prepares to take flight!

Posted on Friday 29 June 2012 by Andrew Waddington

In a very welcome development in Blackpool, it has been confirmed that the illuminated Rocket 732 has been transferred to the Electrical Compound, presumably in readiness for a move away from Rigby Road. Some time ago it was mooted that … Continue reading →

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Illuminated trams light up Totally Transport

Posted on Monday 25 June 2012 by Andrew Waddington

The annual Totally Transport festival took place on Blackpools’ New South Promenade on Sunday 24th June, and for the first time since 2009 a full tram service ran through the event. Blackpool Transport’s heritage tram tours received a welcome boost … Continue reading →

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Luff’s legacy lives on at Beamish

Posted on Tuesday 24 April 2012 by Andrew Waddington

Following its public debut at the Great North Steam Fair event, Blackpool ‘Boat’ 233 was formally launched into service at Beamish Museum by its owners, the Lancastrian Transport Trust, at a brief ceremony on Sunday 22nd April. Unfortunately despite our … Continue reading →

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Standard 143 on the move again

Posted on Friday 20 April 2012 by Andrew Waddington

Following the announcement that the Lancastrian Transport Trust would be vacating its leased premises at the Brinwell Road industrial site in Blackpool, further negotiations have taken place resulting in this decision being reversed. This means that the trams residing there … Continue reading →

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Blackpool ‘Boat’ 233: the past, present & future

Posted on Tuesday 17 April 2012 by Andrew Waddington

The Lancastrian Transport Trust have a lot to celebrate this month as their preserved Blackpool ‘Boat’ car 233 (ex-605) is now available for regular service in its new home at Beamish, the Living Museum of the North. Following completion of … Continue reading →

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Beamish push the Boat out!

Posted on Thursday 12 April 2012 by Andrew Waddington

The Lancastrian Transport Trust’s preserved Blackpool ‘Boat’ car 233 made its passenger debut in its new home at Beamish, the Living Museum of the North, on Thursday 12th April for the first day of the Museum’s annual Great North Steam … Continue reading →

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Boat 233 almost ready to set sail

Posted on Saturday 7 April 2012 by Andrew Waddington

Work on the repaint and commissioning of Blackpool Boat car 233 at Beamish Museum is now virtually complete thanks to the sterling efforts of both the Beamish Tramway Group and the BusWorks painter, who has been working long hours in … Continue reading →

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Beamish Boat car nears completion

Posted on Tuesday 3 April 2012 by Andrew Waddington

Work on repainting Blackpool ‘Boat’ car 233 (latterly 605) ready for service at its new home at Beamish Museum has made incredible progress since this task commenced less than a week ago. The tram has now had its colours turned … Continue reading →

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Railcoach restoration restarts

Posted on Wednesday 28 March 2012 by Andrew Waddington

This week is shaping up to be an exciting one for British tramway preservation, and the Lancastrian Transport Trust are playing a key part in this. The Trust have announced that work has now restarted on the reconstruction of English Electric Railcoach … Continue reading →

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Boat 605 comes alive!

Posted on Monday 26 March 2012 by Andrew Waddington

A major milestone in the transformation of Blackpool ‘Boat’ 605 – to be known in future by its original fleet number 233 – occured on Monday 26th March, when the tram made its first test run around the Beamish museum … Continue reading →

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Lancastrian Transport Trust trams face eviction

Posted on Friday 23 March 2012 by Andrew Waddington

Three of the Blackpool trams owned by the Lancastrian Transport Trust are set to be evicted by the end of this month, following the announcement by the Trust that it will be clearing out its rented premises at Brinwell Road, … Continue reading →

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Your chance to own a bit of a Boat!

Posted on Thursday 22 March 2012 by admin

Following the success of the innovative shareholder scheme involving Blackpool Balloon car 715, the Lancastrian Transport Trust have decided to invite tram enthusiasts to purchase shares in another of their tram collection – Blackpool ‘Boat’ 233 (latterly 605). This tram … Continue reading →

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Blackpool ‘Boat’ 605 docks at Beamish!

Posted on Thursday 22 March 2012 by admin

Following a safe journey from the North West, Blackpool ‘Boat’ car 605/233 arrived at Beamish Museum early on Monday 1st March. This was an unusual instance of a tram ending a journey in a different month to the one it … Continue reading →

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Bon Voyage 605!

Posted on Thursday 22 March 2012 by admin

British Trams Online sponsored Boat car 605 left Blackpool on Wednesday 29th February, for the first time in its 78 year history. As we announced earlier this week, the tram is being loaned by its owners, the Lancastrian Transport Trust, … Continue reading →

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Blackpool Boat 605 to visit Beamish

Posted on Thursday 22 March 2012 by admin

In an exciting development, British Trams Online can exclusively announce that Blackpool ‘Boat’ car 605 will shortly be making the journey to the North East for an extended operating loan at Beamish Museum. Even more excitingly, British Trams Online will … Continue reading →

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