Category Archives: Beamish Tramway

A Brush car for Beamish

Posted on Tuesday 11 November 2014 by Andrew Waddington

The future of Blackpool’s pioneer Brush Railcoach has been secured, thanks to an unexpected but extremely welcome transfer of ownership. Following a period of storage at Kirkham Prison after being acquired by the Fleetwood Heritage Leisure Trust, it has been … Continue reading →

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Grimsby & Immingham 26 back in action

Posted on Monday 3 November 2014 by Andrew Waddington

Pleasing news from the Beamish Museum tramway concerns Grimsby & Immingham 26 (alias Gateshead 10) which is now back in service on a restricted basis following several months of inactivity. The tram was noticeably absent over the summer season due … Continue reading →

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Newcastle 114 goes back to Beamish

Posted on Friday 19 September 2014 by Andrew Waddington

A short but sweet visit to Crich Tramway Village for Newcastle 114 came to an end on Friday 19th September, when the tram departed for its usual home at Beamish, the Living Museum of the North. The tram had been … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Newcastle 114 debuts in service at Crich

Posted on Friday 12 September 2014 by Andrew Waddington

Just four days after arriving from Beamish, Newcastle 114 was employed in passenger service for the first time at Crich Tramway Village on Friday 12th September. The tram was used alongside the other two visiting trams which have come to … Continue reading →

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Newcastle 114 arrives at Crich

Posted on Monday 8 September 2014 by Andrew Waddington

The gorgeous Newcastle 114 arrived at Crich Tramway Village on the sunny afternoon of Monday 8th September aboard a low loader supplied by Scott’s Heavy Haulage, and was unloaded in the period street at the museum. This tram is, of … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: A soggy Sunday at Beamish

Posted on Monday 11 August 2014 by Andrew Waddington

The Great British weather hasn’t exactly been kind to us over the last few days with some very unseasonal rain and wind battering the UK and its tramways. We take a look at one such heritage line, at Beamish Museum, … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Beamish – 3rd August

Posted on Friday 8 August 2014 by Gareth Prior

Sunday 3rd August was a busy day at Beamish with a four tram service using Blackpool 31, Sunderland 101, Newcastle 114 and Oporto 196 operating to start with before Blackpool 280 replaced 196 for the rush at the end of … Continue reading →

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Newcastle 114 to visit Crich!

Posted on Thursday 17 July 2014 by Gareth Prior

In an unexpected but very welcome development it has been announced that Newcastle 114 is to visit the Crich Tramway Village for the Electric 50 celebrations taking place at the home of the National Tramway Museum on Saturday 13th and … Continue reading →

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Funding boost takes Beamish into the ‘fifties!

Posted on Wednesday 28 May 2014 by Andrew Waddington

Beamish, the Living Museum of the North, made a very exciting announcement on 27th May 2014, confirming that a bid for finance from the Heritage Lottery Fund has been successful. The hugely popular open-air museum has been awarded an initial … Continue reading →

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Goodbye to Beamish and hello to Blackpool for 167!

Posted on Tuesday 29 April 2014 by Andrew Waddington

One of the most anticipated tram loans of recent years kicked off late on Monday 28th April, when Blackpool Pantograph car 167 touched down on Blackpool tracks for its fourth visit back home since entering preservation. This stunning tram has … Continue reading →

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Blackpool and Beamish get recruiting

Posted on Friday 4 April 2014 by Andrew Waddington

Two of the most prominent tram operators in the UK are currently recruiting for positions which will enable the successful applicants the opportunity to shape upcoming developments at the respective locations in a big way. For Blackpool Transport, the search … Continue reading →

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Sunderland 16’s completion delayed

Posted on Tuesday 1 April 2014 by Andrew Waddington

The long-running remedial work on Sunderland 16 to return this attractive tram to service at Beamish Museum is still ongoing, thanks to a number of unforeseen circumstances which have conspired to delay the completion of this project. It had been … Continue reading →

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Blackpool trams take over Beamish!

Posted on Monday 3 March 2014 by Andrew Waddington

For the first weekend of March, an intensive four-tram service was operated on the lengthy tramway circuit at Beamish Museum, using exclusively Blackpool trams. This low-key event was intended primarily to showcase the two visiting tramcars – Pantograph car 167 … Continue reading →

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Lightning strikes twice for Stockport 5

Posted on Saturday 22 February 2014 by Andrew Waddington

The saying that lightning never strikes twice has unfortunately been proved untrue by the Manchester Transport Museum Society, who have had to withdraw the planned loan of Stockport 5 to Beamish for their main transport event in April for the … Continue reading →

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A bright future for the Sunderland Balloon

Posted on Friday 21 February 2014 by Andrew Waddington

The long-term future of Blackpool Balloon car 703 is now looking more secure than ever before, following the announcement that it has become the latest tram to be sold by the Lancastrian Transport Trust to a new owner. The tram … Continue reading →

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Blackpool gala at Beamish confirmed

Posted on Friday 14 February 2014 by Andrew Waddington

The planned mini-event at Beamish Museum, starring the four Blackpool trams currently on site, is now expected to take place on the weekend of Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd March. This is likely to be the only such opportunity to … Continue reading →

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A record-breaking year for Beamish Museum

Posted on Saturday 8 February 2014 by Andrew Waddington

Management, staff and volunteers at Beamish Museum are celebrating this week following the announcement that 2013 was the North East attraction’s most successful year ever. Over the past twelve months an incredible 589,474 visitors came to sample the delights of … Continue reading →

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Blackpool 167 enters service at Beamish

Posted on Sunday 2 February 2014 by Andrew Waddington

On Saturday 1st February, Blackpool 167 became the first tram from the collection of the National Tramway Museum to operate in passenger service during 2014. However, the tram wasn’t running at Crich, but instead at Beamish Museum, where it had … Continue reading →

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Blackpool 167 runs at Beamish

Posted on Thursday 30 January 2014 by Andrew Waddington

After arriving at Beamish Museum on Monday 27th January, Blackpool Pantograph car 167 didn’t have to wait long to make its debut on the tramway. Following some minor attention, the car was out on test around the site later the … Continue reading →

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Cosmetic attention for Beamish and Seaton trams

Posted on Thursday 30 January 2014 by Andrew Waddington

Now that we are in the depths of winter, the requirement for open top vehicles on the few heritage tramways that remain open for business is low, allowing some of these trams to receive some well-deserved attention. At Beamish Museum, … Continue reading →

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