Category Archives: Beamish Tramway

In Pictures: Agricultural Power from the Past at Beamish

Posted on Friday 6 September 2013 by Gareth Prior

This years Agricultural Power from the Past event at Beamish saw transport take more of a back seat than in recent years but that didn’t mean that the trams weren’t out in force. Of course this included the final runs … Continue reading →

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Thank-you and goodnight from Boat 605

Posted on Monday 2 September 2013 by Andrew Waddington

Blackpool Boat car 233/605 performed its final passenger journeys at its current home in the North East on Sunday 1st September, which was also the fourth and final day of the ‘Power from the Past’ event at Beamish Museum. As … Continue reading →

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Blackpool ‘Boat’ 233 to set sail for the USA

Posted on Thursday 22 August 2013 by Andrew Waddington

It has come to light that the Lancastrian Transport Trust’s preserved Blackpool ‘Boat’ car 233 is shortly set to leave the UK for a new home in San Francisco, after being sold to a new owner overseas. The tram is currently … Continue reading →

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Ambitious target set for Sheffield 264 restoration

Posted on Tuesday 13 August 2013 by Andrew Waddington

Having taken a bit of a back seat recently, the Beamish Museum tramway is currently the focus of much greater activity than has been the case for some time, with plans now in place for work to commence on Sheffield … Continue reading →

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No more visiting trams for Beamish in 2013

Posted on Thursday 25 July 2013 by Andrew Waddington

Following the high-profile events held to mark the 40th anniversary of tramway operation at Beamish Museum in April 2013, it has now been confirmed that no further visiting trams will be appearing at this museum for the next major event. … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Beamish – The Living Museum of the North

Posted on Tuesday 11 June 2013 by Gareth Prior

Saturday 8 June was another sunny day for much of the UK and Beamish – The Living Museum of the North was no exception to this. Four trams were in service during the day with open toppers Blackpool 31 and … Continue reading →

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Lisbon 730 returns to Birkenhead

Posted on Thursday 25 April 2013 by Andrew Waddington

The events to mark 40 years of tram operation at Beamish, the Living Museum of the North officially came to an end on Wednesday 24th April when Lisbon 730 became the second and final of the visiting tramcars to leave … Continue reading →

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Glasgow 1068 boosts Crich running fleet

Posted on Tuesday 23 April 2013 by Andrew Waddington

Following a highly succesful period of operation at the Beamish Museum’s Great North Festival of Transport, Glasgow 1068 left the North East on Tuesday 23rd April, for the return journey to Derbyshire. The tram arrived back at Crich Tramway Village … Continue reading →

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Beamish’s Great North Festival of Transport 2013

Posted on Monday 22 April 2013 by Gareth Prior

The Spring transport event at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North saw a major expansion in 2013 with the Great North Steam Fair joined by Our Friends Electric and Old King Coal to make a 12 day spectacular called … Continue reading →

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Beamish pull out all the stops for Great North Steam Fair

Posted on Sunday 14 April 2013 by Andrew Waddington

The second installment of Beamish Museum’s Great North Festival of Transport, the 2013 Great North Steam Fair event, has been taking place at the museum between Thursday 11th and Sunday 14th April. As usual, this event has featured a whole … Continue reading →

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Beamish trams on parade

Posted on Sunday 7 April 2013 by Andrew Waddington

The highlight of the four-day ‘Our Friends Electric’ event at Beamish Museum took place on the evening of Saturday 6th April, in the shape of a cavalcade of tramcars through the Museum’s Town area. Earlier in the day, the tram … Continue reading →

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Second electric friend arrives at Beamish

Posted on Friday 5 April 2013 by Andrew Waddington

After a series of trials and tribulations, things finally seem to be looking up for the ‘Our Friends Electric’ event celebrating 40 years of tram operation at Beamish Museum. Friday 5th April witnessed the arrival of Glasgow 1068 from Crich … Continue reading →

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Lisbon 730 replaces Leeds 6 at Beamish

Posted on Thursday 4 April 2013 by Andrew Waddington

Wednesday 3rd April was a hectic day at Beamish Museum, with Lisbon 730 arriving on site ready for the tramway’s 40th anniversary celebrations starting the following day. No sooner had 730 arrived and been moved into the tram depot, then … Continue reading →

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Beamish celebrations start without visiting trams!

Posted on Wednesday 3 April 2013 by Andrew Waddington

The much-anticipated Beamish Museum tramway’s 40th anniversary celebrations are now just hours away, and to publicise the occasion, a special press event took place on Wednesday 3rd April, with tram crews in period costume posing along with a celebratory cake. However, … Continue reading →

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Event Preview: Our Friends Electric

Posted on Saturday 30 March 2013 by Gareth Prior

Event: Our Friends Electric Where: Beamish – the Living Museum of the North When: Thursday 4th to Sunday 7th April (1000 to 1700 each day – last admission 1500) 2013 marks the 40th anniversary of the operation of trams at … Continue reading →

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More snow woe for Crich & Beamish

Posted on Wednesday 27 March 2013 by Andrew Waddington

The recent dire weather conditions in Derbyshire have had a very negative impact on Crich Tramway Village, at a time of year when the main opening season should be getting underway. As announced previously, the museum was unable to open … Continue reading →

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Beamish depot road 4 goes live

Posted on Wednesday 20 March 2013 by Andrew Waddington

Much of the work to install overhead wiring over Road 4 in the tram/bus depot at Beamish Museum has at last been completed, more than a year after the rails were laid in the floor. The installation and energising of the … Continue reading →

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Leeds 6 left stranded at Beamish

Posted on Wednesday 20 March 2013 by Andrew Waddington

This weekend’s Spring Gala event at the Heaton Park Tramway seems to have suffered from more than its share of bad luck, with numerous changes to the billed events happening due to events beyond the organisers’ control. Unfortunately, there has … Continue reading →

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Stockport 5 pulled out of Beamish celebrations

Posted on Tuesday 12 March 2013 by Andrew Waddington

It is with great regret that we report the news that Stockport 5 will not be visiting Beamish for the events to mark their tramway’s 40th anniversary next month. The cancellation of this loan also means that Blackpool 31 will … Continue reading →

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Sheffield 264 comes out

Posted on Tuesday 12 March 2013 by Andrew Waddington

Continuing work on installing the live overhead wire over track 4 within the tram shed at Beamish Museum, has recently allowed the elusive Sheffield 264 to enjoy a rare airing. This tram was withdrawn from service due to the poor … Continue reading →

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