Category Archives: Beamish Tramway

Lisbon 730 heads to the northeast

Lisbon 730 has now arrived at its new home at Beamish having departed from the Wirral Transport Museum on Monday 22nd January. It made the trip on the back of the once very familiar, but now not so, sight of … Continue reading

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In Pictures: Beamish trackwork means rare use of Town crossover (and a chilly tram ride!)

Whilst many heritage tramways complete track and other maintenance work out of season when they are closed to the public at Beamish it’s a bit different. Although the museum doesn’t open as often in the post Christmas period as it … Continue reading

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They Ran in 2023!

We round-up things of which heritage trams ran in service on tramways in the British Isles during 2023 with a final “They Ran in 2023!”. In truth since we last ran this article at the start of November 2023 there … Continue reading

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Trams &: Sunderland 16 & bus

We return with another series of “Trams &” and we head to a common location for this series – Beamish which just keeps on giving opportunities!

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Lisbon 730 confirmed for Beamish

In late 2023, when Big Heritage released their statement to confirm their aims for the Wirral Transport Museum and Heritage Tramway they noted that of the trams owned by the Merseyside Tramway Preservation Society, Lisbon 730 would be leaving Birkenhead … Continue reading

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Christmas and New Year services 2023/24

This is your one stop guide to see what services are due to operate on tramway and light rail systems over the festive period this year. There may be no services running on Christmas Day but if you miss your … Continue reading

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The Completely Random A-Z of Trams in the British Isles! L is for Low Loader

Today we reach the letter L in our “Completely Random A-Z of Trams in the British Isles!”.

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Out and About: Beamish – August 2023

In this latest “Out and About” we make a visit to Beamish to see what was in operation at the start of August – and find that four trams were running!

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They’ve Run in 2023!

With the start of November traditionally the end of most heritage tram operating seasons across the British Isles (with just Beamish and Blackpool now offering the regular chance to ride on a heritage tram over the next couple of months, … Continue reading

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Trams &: Newcastle 114 & bus

Its time for another edition of “Trams &” and once more its Beamish that we find ourselves at to feature a tram along with one of their resident buses.

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Trams &: Sunderland 16 & bus

In this “Trams &” we are again returning to Beamish – or is that Sunderland? As both the tram and bus we feature originally operated in that city.

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Out and About: Beamish – June 2023

A trip to Beamish for this edition of “Out and About”.

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In Pictures: A wet Bank Holiday at Beamish

What is it with Bank Holidays and rain? (In fact you could ask what it is with summer 2023 and rain the way it seems to have gone over the past few months!). Sunday 27th August in the northeast of … Continue reading

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They’ve Run in 2023!

Having last taken a look at which heritage trams have run in passenger service in British Isles during 2023 at the start of June you’d think almost three months later that there may be quite a few changes? In this … Continue reading

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In Pictures: Sunshine and trams end the May Half Term holidays at Beamish

Beamish in the sun what’s not to like? Obviously Beamish is a good day out whatever the weather but a little bit of warm sunshine adds that something extra to the experience and also often brings out the open top … Continue reading

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In Pictures: Sheffield 264 returns to action at Beamish

For the past couple of months, Beamish have been coping with just four trams available for service after the temporary withdrawal of Sheffield 264 with a motor problem. With the motor back at Beamish and refitted to the tram, 264 … Continue reading

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They’ve Run in 2023!

Its time for another update of which heritage trams have run in passenger service across the British Isles during 2023. Since our last update there have been more trams running for the first time as we enter a period of … Continue reading

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 21st May 2023

This week we have some photos from the recent Fares Please! event at Beamish:

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In Pictures: The Beamish Tramway celebrates 50 years!

The Beamish Tramway has reached a major historical milestone with it having clocked up 50 years of operation – and rapidly approaching becoming the longest running of all tramways in the north east of England! To celebrate the 50th anniversary … Continue reading

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Out and About: A return to Beamish in December 2022

We continue to go back in time a bit for this edition of “Out and About” as we make a return visit to Beamish.

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