Category Archives: Picture in Time

Picture in Time: Blackpool Balloon 709

Posted on Thursday 17 November 2016 by Gareth Prior

Over the years many trams in Blackpool have seen all over adverts applied; some have received adverts pleasing to the eye whilst others have been, shall we say, a bit less attractive. Today’s focus of Picture in Time is one … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Manx Electric Railway 6

Posted on Monday 14 November 2016 by Gareth Prior

We are on the Isle of Man again for today’s Picture in Time image as our archive finds itself in 1977 for a view at Derby Castle.

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Picture in Time: Stagecoach Supertram 114

Posted on Tuesday 1 November 2016 by Gareth Prior

We head to Sheffield for today’s Picture in Time image as we feature one of the South Yorkshire Supertram’s Duewag built trams in action – 114.

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Coronation 664

Posted on Saturday 29 October 2016 by Gareth Prior

Normally in our Picture in Time series we see a tram either in service or resting in between duties but for our latest instalment we head to Rigby Road bus yard for a view of Blackpool Coronation 664 which was … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Great Orme Tramway 5

Posted on Sunday 23 October 2016 by Gareth Prior

It’s 1993 and we are in Llandudno for the next instalment of our archive photo series. Of course the tramway in question is the Great Orme Tramway as we take a look at one of the lower section’s tram – … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Croydon Tramlink 2548

Posted on Wednesday 19 October 2016 by Gareth Prior

Our next trip into the archives finds us in 2000 for a view of Croydon Tramlink CR4000 2548 on the opening day of the line to Beckenham Junction.

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Western Train 733+734

Posted on Friday 14 October 2016 by Gareth Prior

We take another look at Blackpool’s Illuminated tram fleet in our latest visit to the archive with a view of the Western Train 733+734 back in October 1962.

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Centenary 645

Posted on Sunday 25 September 2016 by Gareth Prior

Our latest trip to the archives heads to Blackpool as we take a look at one of the many advertising liveries carried by the Centenary Cars over the years. With Nottingham Express Transit 206 having recently received vinyls for Jet2.com … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Illuminated Rocket 732

Posted on Sunday 11 September 2016 by Gareth Prior

With the Illuminations now in full light in Blackpool it seems an opportune moment to return to the north west coast for another view from the archives of one of the Illuminated Feature Cars. This time it is the distinctive … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Manx Electric Railway 33

Posted on Tuesday 6 September 2016 by Gareth Prior

Our latest visit to the archives sees us arrive on the Isle of Man once again; this time the year is 1998 and we find ourselves on the Isle of Man Steam Railway but don’t let that location put you … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Brush 632

Posted on Wednesday 31 August 2016 by Gareth Prior

We are off to Blackpool in 1973 for today’s Picture in Time as we take a look at Blackpool Brush Railcoach 632.

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Picture in Time: Manchester Metrolink 1001

Posted on Monday 29 August 2016 by Gareth Prior

29th August marks the 25th Anniversary of the arrival into the UK of the first of a new generation of trams with Manchester Metrolink’s T68 1001 being delivered on this date in 1991. To mark the occasion our latest edition … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Douglas Bay Horse Tramway 21

Posted on Wednesday 24 August 2016 by Gareth Prior

After a summer break Picture in Time is back! Continuing our current Douglas Bay Horse Tramway theme we head to the Isle of Man for this instalment as we feature one of the Toastracks still plying its trade along the … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Manx Electric Railway 19

Posted on Monday 30 May 2016 by Gareth Prior

Across the Irish Sea we go to the Isle of Man for today’s installment of Picture in Time. We head back over 50 years to 1963 and find Winter Saloon 19 in action along with a trailer.

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Twin Car 677+687

Posted on Saturday 28 May 2016 by Gareth Prior

We have a double dose of images today for our latest installment of Picture in Time as we head back to Blackpool and take a look at Twin Car 677+687 in action in 1981.

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Picture in Time: Manchester Metrolink 1002

Posted on Sunday 22 May 2016 by Gareth Prior

We are off to Manchester Metrolink pre-opening for the latest images in our Picture in Time series. It is February 1992 and the tram we are featuring for the second time is 1002.

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Balloon 719 & Brush 622

Posted on Thursday 19 May 2016 by Gareth Prior

A fairly modern image for you tonight for the latest installment of Picture in Time as we once again head up to the Blackpool Tramway and catch a pair of trams running along Lord Street in 2009 – Balloon Car … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Great Orme Tramway 6

Posted on Sunday 15 May 2016 by Gareth Prior

We go black and white for today’s Picture in Time image as we are heading to the North Wales coast for an image of Great Orme Tramway 6 over 50 years ago.

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Balloon 722

Posted on Thursday 12 May 2016 by Gareth Prior

It’s back to Blackpool and the year is 1972 as we return to our Picture in Time series for a couple of images of Balloon car 722.

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Picture in Time: Midland Metro 11

Posted on Sunday 1 May 2016 by Gareth Prior

Probably the most popular livery to ever be carried on a Midland Metro tram features in our latest installment of Picture in Time as we take a look at T69 11 whilst it was carrying its Birmingham Corporation inspired colour … Continue reading →

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