Category Archives: Beamish Tramway

Picture in Time: Sunderland 16

Posted on Friday 21 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

“Picture in Time” today stays at Beamish but for the first time in this latest series of photo we change trams!

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Picture in Time: Grimsby & Immingham 26

Posted on Friday 14 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

For the third week in a row we feature the same tram as part of “Picture in Time” but this time its looking a little bit different and its also having a spot of bother!

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Picture in Time: Gateshead 10

Posted on Friday 7 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

We return to Beamish in 1976 for another photo of Gateshead 10 in operation.

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They’ve Run in 2025!

Posted on Monday 3 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

For various reasons we haven’t had many looks at which heritage trams have run in 2025, in fact the last round-up we had was in May! We rectify that here as with main operating seasons now having come to an … Continue reading →

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Side by Side: Oporto 196 & Leeds 6

Posted on Monday 3 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

In this edition of “Side by Side” we are going to Beamish and have a look at two trams which have had a makeover since!

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Picture in Time: Gateshead 10

Posted on Friday 31 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

We move locations again in “Picture in Time” and we’re heading to Beamish for a historic image.

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Work continues on the trams at Beamish

Posted on Tuesday 7 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

Whilst 2025 may not have been a classic year for the trams at Beamish when you consider what is out and about in service that doesn’t mean its been a quiet year in the workshops with work continuing on preparing … Continue reading →

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Old Metro trains aren’t being scrapped – they’re being recycled!

Posted on Tuesday 26 August 2025 by Gareth Prior

We’re used to reporting on the departure of the old Metrocars from the Tyne and Wear Metro, and the presumption has always been that they’re just going to be scrapped. But no, far from it, they are actually being recycled … Continue reading →

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Work continues on Gateshead 10 at Beamish

Posted on Thursday 21 August 2025 by Gareth Prior

The long-running overhaul of Gateshead 10 at Beamish is continuing with further progress being made as the tram edges ever closer to returning to service – for the first since 2016.

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 3rd August 2025

Posted on Sunday 3 August 2025 by Gareth Prior

To northeast England for this week’s photos with a trip to Beamish:

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In Pictures: Lucie works at Beamish

Posted on Monday 7 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

As was reported last month, Beamish currently has an unexpected and unusual visitor – Lucie, a steam train engine which originally operated in Belgium. Having already been seen at other railways and museums in the northeast it arrived at Beamish … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: The Armley Corporation Tramways arrive at Beamish

Posted on Sunday 6 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

Over the years Beamish has been a regular location for filming. Whether it be the latest drama or a documentary, film crews have enjoyed the period setting which is ideal to give their production a bit more realism. Much of … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Trams joined by buses at Beamish’s Festival of Transport

Posted on Wednesday 11 June 2025 by Gareth Prior

This is in effect an extended edition of “Trams &” as we head to Beamish to see a few shots of trams along with buses. These were all taken during the recent Festival of Transport (24th May to 1st June) … Continue reading →

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Lucie arrives at Beamish!

Posted on Thursday 5 June 2025 by Gareth Prior

Lucie – the steam tram engine which started off life in Belgium and has now been restored to operational condition at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway – has arrived at Beamish for a short (and not previously announced) loan period. … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 1st June 2025

Posted on Sunday 1 June 2025 by Gareth Prior

This week photos come from Beamish in early May 2025:

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They’ve Run in 2025!

Posted on Monday 12 May 2025 by Gareth Prior

For the first time this year we bring you a round-up of which heritage trams have operated across the British Isles, which includes the three lines on the Isle of Man. The idea behind this list is to give an … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Upgrades to Beamish’s tram depot

Posted on Monday 28 April 2025 by Gareth Prior

In one of our recent updates from Beamish we featured a photo showing how the tram depot was off limits to allow some work to take place. This is all part of the general upgrade of the depot facilities to … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: More from Beamish as trams return to service

Posted on Monday 14 April 2025 by Gareth Prior

As we reported earlier this month, trams are now running again at Beamish following the conclusion of the trackworks in the 1900s Town (alongside other infrastructure works on the overhead). Wednesday 2nd April was the first day back for the … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Trams running at Beamish again!

Posted on Wednesday 2 April 2025 by Gareth Prior

After what may have felt like a long (almost) three months the good news to report from Beamish is that trams are running around the museum once again! Operations resumed from Wednesday 2nd April 2025 with the track relay on … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Update from Beamish

Posted on Tuesday 1 April 2025 by Gareth Prior

As we’ve reported regularly on these pages, there have been no trams running at Beamish since early January to allow for major trackwork to take place. The bulk of the work has been undertaken by external contractors on the curve … Continue reading →

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