Category Archives: Llandudno & Colwyn Bay Electric Railway Society

In Pictures: Llandudno & Colwyn Bay Electric Railway 7 joins in the Christmas Parade

Llandudno & Colwyn Bay Electric Railway 7 made another appearance in 2023 as part of the Llandudno Christmas Parade which took place on Saturday 2nd December. The tram – on the back of the Llandudno & Colwyn Bay Tramway Society’s … Continue reading

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Llandudno & Colwyn Bay Electric Railway 7 back on display this weekend

Llandudno & Colwyn Bay Electric Railway 7 is to make its first public appearance of 2023 with it due to be on display at the Llandudno Transport Festival this coming Bank Holiday weekend. For the first time in several years … Continue reading

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In Pictures: Llandudno & Colwyn Bay 7 on Parade

Before Christmas we mentioned the return of Llandudno & Colwyn Bay Electric Railway 7 to the North Wales streets where trams used to run regularly until the system closed in 1956. The tram had not been seen out since before … Continue reading

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Llandudno & Colwyn Bay Electric Railway 7 returns!

It has been a long three years for the Llandudno & Colwyn Bay Tramway Society with firstly Covid and then major repairs needed to the Matador lorry which they use to transport their replica tram around the local area thwarting … Continue reading

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Llandudno & Colwyn Bay Tramway Society launch 2022 Appeal

The Llandudno & Colwyn Bay Tramway Society – owners of replica Llandudno & Colwyn Bay Electric Railway 7 – have launched a new appeal for 2022 as they continue to try to cover their costs, with the past couple of … Continue reading

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Replacement bus to run in lieu of Llandudno & Colwyn Bay 7 at 2021 Christmas Parade!

Over the past 18 months we have seen many things delayed as a result of the Covid pandemic and that has not only included some of the larger heritage tram organisations we often feature on these pages but also some … Continue reading

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Trams &: Llandudno & Colwyn Bay 7 & tractor

In this edition of “Trams &” we are going deep into the mud of the Llandudno Transport Festival in 2016.

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In Pictures: Llandudno 7 commemorates the 75th anniversary of VE Day

2020 has been a disappointing year for the Llandudno & Colwyn Bay Tramway Society with all events they were due to attend having been cancelled (their last remaining ray of hope that the Llandudno Christmas Parade may take place have … Continue reading

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Llandudno & Colwyn Bay Electric Railway 7 to star on TV!

As with so many heritage organisations, 2020 has been a challenging year for the Llandudno & Colwyn Bay Tramway Society with their usual fundraising channels having been removed as events around North Wales have been cancelled due to the Coronavirus … Continue reading

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Trams &: Llandudno & Colwyn Bay Electric Railway 7 & Arriva bus

We take another look at Llandudno & Colwyn Bay Electric Railway 7 with a bus for company in this edition of “Trams &”.

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Trams &: Llandudno & Colwyn Bay Electric Railway 7 & buses

We again take a look at a tram with other vehicles, and this time our featured tram isn’t only joined by a single vehicle but three buses of differing vintages.

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L&CBERS appeal for funds after cancellation of Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza

The Coronavirus pandemic continues to make its presence felt with more events having to be cancelled as we all put social distancing and the effective lockdown into full practice. One of the latest events to be cancelled is the Llandudno … Continue reading

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In Pictures: Llandudno & Colwyn Bay 7 ends the year on a high

2019 has seen Llandudno & Colwyn Bay Electric Railway 7 undergo some attention – or its trailer at any rate – having given 12 years faithful service since being cosmetically restored for the centenary of the tramway opening in 2007 … Continue reading

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Llandudno & Colwyn Bay 7 back out this weekend

Llandudno & Colwyn Bay Electric Railway 7 is set to make another appearance in public this weekend when it will take part in the Llandudno Father Christmas Parade. The parade is due to start at 1600 but no. 7 should … Continue reading

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In Pictures: Llandudno & Colwyn Bay 7 on parade

As has become traditional every May Day Bank Holiday weekend the North Wales coastal town of Llandudno holds a Victorian Extravaganza which amongst other events includes a number of vintage vehicles on display with the centrepiece being a special parade … Continue reading

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Manchester Metrolink off the air waves with adverts removed

Two more trams on Manchester Metrolink have returned to fleet livery with the two remaining radio station vinyls being removed in recent weeks. Both 3030 – formerly advertising Capital Radio – and 3043 – ex-Heart FM – have seen their … Continue reading

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In Pictures: Llandudno & Colwyn Bay 7 heads out to meet Father Christmas

The latest public outing of Llandudno & Colwyn Bay Electric Railway 7 took place on Saturday 1st December when it took part in the annual Llandudno Father Christmas Parade – including a full load of young Carnival Queens in the … Continue reading

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Long lost tram track presented to Llandudno & Colwyn Bay Electric Railway Society

As so often happens in former tramway towns when work takes place on roads old tram track – buried long ago when the tramway was abandoned in the name of progress – is discovered once again. Another instance of this … Continue reading

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In Pictures: Llandudno & Colwyn Bay 7 at the Victorian Extravaganza

The Llandudno & Colwyn Bay Electric Railway Society’s replica tramcar no. 7 was once again out in public over the May Day Bank Holiday weekend with it both on display at the Victoria Extravaganza and also taking part in the … Continue reading

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In Pictures: Llandudno & Colwyn Bay 7 out and about again

Saturday 2nd December saw the last public outing of Llandudno & Colwyn Bay 7 for 2017 with it taking part in the annual Llandudno Christmas Parade.

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