Category Archives: Fylde Transport Trust

Rocket tram to be reborn this year!

Posted on Thursday 22 March 2012 by admin

One of the most unusual and popular trams ever built in Britain – Blackpool’s illuminated Rocket 732 – is set to shine again later this year when it takes pride of place as a static exhibit in the annual illuminations … Continue reading →

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671 goes back to Blackpool

Posted on Thursday 22 March 2012 by admin

This week has seen a few further tram arrivals and departures in Blackpool, as two long-term stored cars have left the seaside town for a fresh start in Merseyside, whilst another has returned to the Fylde coast after a surprisingly … Continue reading →

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Rocket tram may return to service

Posted on Wednesday 21 March 2012 by admin

Plans are afoot for one of Blackpool’s most popular trams to return to action following a decade of storage – the illuminated Rocket 732. Blackpool Tourism Councillor Graham Cain is keen that this iconic tram should be able to play … Continue reading →

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Lancastrian Transport Trust request Lottery cash

Posted on Wednesday 21 March 2012 by admin

The ambitious plans made by the Lancastrian Transport Trust to develop a heritage transport attraction on the Fylde Coast to showcase its large collection of historic trams and buses could receive a much-needed injection of money from the Heritage Lottery … Continue reading →

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Thornton Gate site approved for LTT museum

Posted on Wednesday 21 March 2012 by admin

Christmas came early for the Lancastrian Transport Trust this year, when on December 23rd, the Trust were presented with an offer of lease for the Thornton Gate permanent way yard, adjacent to the Blackpool tramway. The LTT have long aspired … Continue reading →

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LTT acquire 671 in their latest tram swap scheme

Posted on Wednesday 21 March 2012 by admin

The Lancastrian Transport Trust have announced details of a swap deal with Merseytravel, the organisation who aim to takeover the heritage tramway operation at Birkenhead. This is their second such arrangement, having previously acquired Balloon car 708 only to give … Continue reading →

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