Category Archives: Around the World in Trams

Around the World in Trams: Bern 26

Posted on Saturday 26 March 2022 by Gareth Prior

We return to the Swiss Museum of Transport for this latest edition of “Around the World in Trams”.

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Boat Cars to enjoy workshop time in San Francisco

Posted on Friday 25 March 2022 by Gareth Prior

Of all UK tram types there is one which has spread its wings to the most diverse locations in the world – the Blackpool Boat Car. As well as the three in Blackpool and one at Crich, the United States … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Vevey-Montreux-Chillon 4

Posted on Saturday 19 March 2022 by Gareth Prior

For the next few weeks “Around the World in Trams” is going inside as we take a look at some of the exhibits located in the Lucerne Transport Museum, Switzerland.

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Around the World in Trams: Tallinn 157

Posted on Saturday 12 March 2022 by Gareth Prior

For the last time we are in Tallinn for this latest edition of “Around the World in Trams”.

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Around the World in Trams: Tallinn 130

Posted on Saturday 5 March 2022 by Gareth Prior

Today’s “Around the World in Trams” continues its look at trams running in the Estonian capital.

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Around the World in Trams: Tallinn 163

Posted on Saturday 26 February 2022 by Gareth Prior

And its off to Tallinn again!

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Around the World in Trams: Tallinn 134

Posted on Saturday 19 February 2022 by Gareth Prior

Its another look at the trams of Tallinn in “Around the World in Trams” today.

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Around the World in Trams: Tallinn 173

Posted on Saturday 12 February 2022 by Gareth Prior

The next stop on our world tour of trams is Tallinn in Estonia.

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Around the World in Trams: Kolkata Works Car RS3

Posted on Saturday 5 February 2022 by Gareth Prior

In our final visit to India we this time feature one of the works fleet on the Kolkata system.

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Around the World in Trams: Kolkata 710

Posted on Saturday 29 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

Today’s “Around the World in Trams” makes another visit to India as we take a look inside and out of another one of the trams running on the system.

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Trams in Video: Prague – Hlubocepy to Sidliste Barrandov

Posted on Monday 24 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

We return to Prague again for another “Trams in Video”. This video shows the fairly recent extension of the tramway from Hlubocepy to Sidliste Barrandov with the modern stops seen along the length of the line which was completely relaid … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Kolkata 210

Posted on Saturday 22 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

We head back to Kolkata for this latest edition of “Around the World in Trams” as we feature another of the trams running on India’s last tramway.

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Around the World in Trams: Kolkata 257

Posted on Saturday 15 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

From Australia to India for the next set of photos from overseas as “Around the World in Trams” continues.

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Trams in Video: The Trams of Soller Mallorca

Posted on Monday 10 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

Today’s “Trams in Video” heads to Spain as we feature the popular Soller Tramway with runs for just over 3 miles between Soller and Port de Soller. With its heritage vehicles it has proved to be popular with tourists for … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Ballarat Tram Museum

Posted on Saturday 11 December 2021 by Gareth Prior

Before we move on once again we take one final look at the Ballarat Tram Museum.

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Around the World in Trams: Melbourne Scrubber Car 8

Posted on Saturday 4 December 2021 by Gareth Prior

This edition of “Around the World in Trams” again returns to the Ballarat Tramway Museum to view a preserved works car.

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Around the World in Trams: Ballarat Horse Tram 1

Posted on Saturday 27 November 2021 by Gareth Prior

Its time to head back to the Ballarat Tram Museum as we feature a horse car.

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Trams &: Amsterdam 904 & Coach

Posted on Monday 22 November 2021 by Gareth Prior

“Trams &” is heading overseas today as we head to Amsterdam for an archive view of a tram and a coach.

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Around the World in Trams: Melbourne 939 “Cuthberts”

Posted on Saturday 20 November 2021 by Gareth Prior

The Ballarat Tramway Museum is again the location for the “Around the World in Trams” today.

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Around the World in Trams: Melbourne 671

Posted on Saturday 13 November 2021 by Gareth Prior

Its not just trams which used to run on the Ballarat tram system which feature at the museum as shown in today’s image which is one of the ubiquitous Melbourne W class of trams.

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