Category Archives: Event Previews

In Preview: Totally Models in Blackpool

Posted on Friday 21 June 2019 by Gareth Prior

Just four weeks after the last Gold weekend in Blackpool its time for another two days of intensive heritage tram action with the added bonus of the Totally Models event at Rigby Road Depot. With 12 different trams from six … Continue reading →

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In Preview: Another Gold weekend in Blackpool

Posted on Friday 24 May 2019 by Gareth Prior

12 trams, six different classes (seven if you include the “B” fleet Balloons as a separate class!) are set to feature as the latest Gold weekend of heritage tram operation in Blackpool gets underway again. With a late Easter this … Continue reading →

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In Preview: May Day Bank Holiday tram allocations revealed in Blackpool

Posted on Friday 3 May 2019 by Gareth Prior

It may only seem like a couple of weeks since we last had a Bank Holiday weekend – possibly because it was! – but this weekend once again sees a Gold timetable running on Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours with the … Continue reading →

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In Preview: Beer and Bands combine at Crich

Posted on Saturday 27 April 2019 by Gareth Prior

The May Day Bank Holiday will once again see the Beer and Bands event at the Crich Tramway Village with a number of bands confirmed to appear over the two days of the event – Sunday 5th and Monday 6th … Continue reading →

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Tram allocations revealed for an Easter weekend of heritage tram action in Blackpool

Posted on Friday 19 April 2019 by Gareth Prior

It’s a bank holiday weekend and that means only one thing – the Gold heritage tram timetable will be in operation in Blackpool! The six tram service will run on thee days over the weekend: Saturday 20th, Sunday 21st and … Continue reading →

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In Preview: Rush Hour on the Railways – Isle of Man

Posted on Saturday 13 April 2019 by Gareth Prior

The first of the two special events on Isle of Man Railways takes place over the Easter weekend – Rush Hour on the Railways. Featuring not only the Manx Electric Railway but also the Isle of Man Steam Railway this … Continue reading →

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In Preview: Great North Steam Fair at Beamish

Posted on Saturday 6 April 2019 by Gareth Prior

After a couple of years when tram involvement has been confined to the resident fleet, the 2019 Great North Steam Fair at Beamish looks set to change that with not one but two on loans due to be in service … Continue reading →

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Tram allocations announced for next Winter Gold

Posted on Wednesday 20 March 2019 by Gareth Prior

It may be Spring but that doesn’t mean there isn’t time to fit in another Winter Gold operation in Blackpool over the weekend of 23rd and 24th March. The standard winter timetable will be in operation with six trams in … Continue reading →

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Details announced for 2019 Manx Heritage Transport Festival

Posted on Saturday 16 March 2019 by Gareth Prior

It may still only be March but that doesn’t mean it is too soon for details of what will be happening at the 2019 Manx Heritage Transport Festival to be announced. Traditionally one of the earliest events of the year … Continue reading →

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Full details announced for Box 40 farewell tour

Posted on Friday 22 February 2019 by Gareth Prior

Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours have now announced the full plan for Blackpool & Fleetwood Box 40’s Farewell Tour which takes place on Saturday 2nd March. As we have reported frequently over the past few weeks, 40’s loan spell in Blackpool … Continue reading →

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Tram allocations for latest Blackpool Gold weekend revealed

Posted on Thursday 21 February 2019 by Gareth Prior

Anyone up for some Boating in February? Well if you are then Blackpool is the place to be this weekend (Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th February) with two examples due to run during the weekend which will also see the … Continue reading →

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Trams revealed for first Winter Gold of the year in Blackpool

Posted on Tuesday 22 January 2019 by Gareth Prior

This weekend will see the first Winter Gold operation of 2019 in Blackpool with six trams due to run on each day plus the unusual sight of a snowplough fitted tram as the Shop at North Pier/Tower. As has become … Continue reading →

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In Preview: Starlight Extravaganza at Crich

Posted on Monday 15 October 2018 by Gareth Prior

It is an event which seems to have increased in popularity a lot in recent years, the Starlight Extravaganza at the Crich Tramway Village will return between Monday 29th October and Saturday 3rd November giving visitors the rare chance to … Continue reading →

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More events take place this weekend

Posted on Wednesday 3 October 2018 by Gareth Prior

It looks set to be another busy weekend on UK heritage tramways with Crich enjoying a Steampunk day on Saturday 6th October whilst the following day all eyes will be turned towards Birkenhead with the annual Wirral Bus and Tram … Continue reading →

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In Preview: Blackpool Anniversary Spectacular

Posted on Tuesday 18 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

Just like London buses – or is that like Blackpool trams in days gone by?! – another tram special event is upon us with the annual Anniversary Spectacular due to take place on the Blackpool Tramway on Saturday 22nd and … Continue reading →

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Manx Electric Railway 125th Anniversary: Day 8 – Saturday 8th September

Posted on Friday 7 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

And so we reach the end of an eight day spectacular on the Isle of Man with the final day of the MER 125th Anniversary events. The final day will see both unusual and colourful combinations in service whilst the … Continue reading →

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Manx Electric Railway 125th Anniversary: Day 7 – Friday 7th September

Posted on Thursday 6 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

There will be plenty to see and do tomorrow on the Manx Electric Railway with every operational tram – including works cars and trailers – set to be included in a mass cavalcade through Laxey Station. Coupled with an intensive … Continue reading →

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Manx Electric Railway 125th Anniversary: Day 6 – Thursday 6th September

Posted on Wednesday 5 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

Tomorrow will see the first of two special timetables in consecutive days  running on the MER as the celebrations for the 125th Anniversary start to ramp up towards the end of the week-long event. As always continue reading for a … Continue reading →

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Manx Electric Railway 125th Anniversary: Day 5 – Wednesday 5th September

Posted on Tuesday 4 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

The week-long celebration of the Manx Electric Railway continues tomorrow as it moves into the second half of the events. Groudle will be centre-stage tomorrow with the Tunnel Cars and Crossbench’s also playing major roles as the excitement just keeps … Continue reading →

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Manx Electric Railway 125th Anniversary: Day 4 – Tuesday 4th September

Posted on Monday 3 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

The halfway point of the Manx Electric Railway 125th Anniversary events is reached tomorrow and it is hoped that it will be a day of the Crossbench with a special photo evening – weather permitting of course! Read on to … Continue reading →

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