This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Sunday 4 June 2017 by Gareth Prior

Two more Photo Galleries for you this week:

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Picture in Time: Manchester Metrolink 1015

Posted on Saturday 3 June 2017 by Gareth Prior

Another look into the archives takes us to Manchester for a 1992 image from Manchester Metrolink with the tram featured today being T68 1015.

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Anniversaries celebrated on Midland Metro and Edinburgh

Posted on Saturday 3 June 2017 by Gareth Prior

The past week has seen anniversaries celebrated on both Midland Metro and Edinburgh Trams, although in the case of the former especially celebrated would probably be the wrong word! For Midland Metro the end of May marks the 18th anniversary of the first public runs on the line whilst Edinburgh Trams is far newer with 31st May being the third anniversary of the opening.

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Krefeld 412 finds shelter at last!

Posted on Friday 2 June 2017 by Andrew Waddington

With an emphasis on Blackpool trams, its easy to forget sometimes that the North Eastern Electrical Traction Trust are also the proud owners of two trams from much further afield. Last winter, Graz 210 was brought to Washington near Sunderland to join the rest of the collection in the specially-built storage shed, and it has now been joined by Krefeld 412, the single-ended German Duewag car which was previously stored in the car park at the North East Land, Sea & Air Museum.

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Two more Blackpool trams to return to Rigby Road

Posted on Friday 2 June 2017 by Andrew Waddington

After a period of time out in the cold, two further Blackpool trams are set to return home to the sanctuary of Rigby Road depot thanks to an agreement between their current owner and the Blackpool Heritage Trust. Both Brush Railcoach 625 and Balloon 726 are presently stored at Fleetwood with the majority of the Fleetwood Heritage Leisure Trust’s tramcar collection, but should soon be making the short road journey back to the depot where they were based for much of their working lives.

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Proposals revealed to link Kent and Essex by tram

Posted on Friday 2 June 2017 by Gareth Prior

Plans for a tram system connecting Kent and Essex have recently been revealed with the £600 million scheme wanted to help reduce congestion and pollution. The scheme – to be known as KenEx Thames Transit – has been privately proposed by Gordon Pratt, an accountant, who has previously suggested a second Brighton Main Line – a plan which although has gained some popularity has not been officially progressed.

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In Pictures: Tram Train works continue

Posted on Friday 2 June 2017 by Gareth Prior

The Spring Bank Holiday weekend saw further works taking place to bring the Sheffield to Rotherham Tram Train project to fruition. National rail services through Rotherham were cancelled over the weekend to allow a new bridge to be put in place. This bridge runs over the tracks at the main Rotherham railway station and needed replacement in order for the overhead wires to be installed. Stuart Cooke provides us with photos of the new bridge.

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12 trams to see service at Seaton’s Family Fun Day

Posted on Thursday 1 June 2017 by Gareth Prior

Buried under the title Family Fun Day, Sunday 4th June looks set to be a rare chance to enjoy rides on all of the operational passenger trams at the Seaton Tramway with all 12 due to be in service. There will also be the chance to visit Riverside Depot either in the morning or afternoon alongside many other family orientated events.

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Double decker 18 to see regular use throughout summer

Posted on Thursday 1 June 2017 by Gareth Prior

With the horses of the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway now seemingly back up to full health some more good news from the only horse tramway in British Isles is that double deck tram no. 18 is to see regular use throughout the summer. In a similar fashion to the use of 1 or 2 on the Manx Electric Railway, 18 will be used when timetable P is in operation, subject to the usual caveats.

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Cyclist dies after being hit by bus following tyre getting stuck in tram tracks

Posted on Thursday 1 June 2017 by Gareth Prior

A 24 year old woman has died in Edinburgh City Centre after being hit by a minibus with reports that she fell off her bike after a wheel got stuck in the tram tracks on Princes Street.

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Balloon

Posted on Thursday 1 June 2017 by Gareth Prior

In this instalment of Picture in Time we take another trip to Blackpool as we feature a tram arriving back at Rigby Road Depot presumably after another busy day on the Prom.

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Blackpool puts on another spectacular Bank Holiday show

Posted on Wednesday 31 May 2017 by Gareth Prior

You have probably already read about the aperitif to the latest Gold timetable of heritage tram operations in Blackpool (if you haven’t why not? It’s only a few stories down this page and gives you full details of 718’s relaunch into service in its new livery) but that was just the start of another excellent weekend.

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In Pictures: Beside the Seaside at Crich

Posted on Wednesday 31 May 2017 by Gareth Prior

Currently underway is one of the most popular family orientated events of the year at Crich – Beside the Seaside. Lasting for a full nine days the event sees a small part of Derbyshire become a seaside resort – in one of the most landlocked areas of the country! Hazel Quarmby provides us with these photos.

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In Pictures: NET 235 Old Market Square derailment

Posted on Wednesday 31 May 2017 by Gareth Prior

We reported at the end of last week about the derailment of Nottingham Express Transit 235 in Old Market Square as it used the crossover to head back towards the railway station. Further details of what caused the rear of the tram have not been released but reports have suggested that the RAIB do not deem it a serious enough incident to launch a full investigation. David Beardsell was in Nottingham following the derailment and has provided us with these photos.

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Normal Manchester Metrolink services resume following terror attack

Posted on Wednesday 31 May 2017 by Gareth Prior

All Manchester Metrolink services returned to their normal routes from the start of service on Tuesday 30th May – a week after they were prevented from travelling through Victoria after the horrific and senseless terrorist attack on Manchester Arena on Monday 22nd May.

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Picture in Time: Manx Electric Railway 16

Posted on Tuesday 30 May 2017 by Gareth Prior

Another edition of Picture in Time takes us across the Irish Sea to the Isle of Man for a photo from the Manx Electric Railway.

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In Pictures: Blackpool 718 relaunched with a shiny new coat!

Posted on Monday 29 May 2017 by Andrew Waddington

The star attraction on the Blackpool tramway for the latest heritage gold operating weekend has been Rebuilt Balloon 718 which has just been released from the Paint Shop in a sparkling coat of green and cream paint. Following a period of use in plain white, the tram was relaunched with a special outing on the afternoon and evening of Friday 26th May, as a warm-up to the events of the Bank Holiday weekend.

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Picture in Time: Midland Metro 02

Posted on Saturday 27 May 2017 by Gareth Prior

Today Picture in Time takes us to the West Midlands for another look at one of the original T69 trams used on the Midland Metro network – this time around it is no. 02.

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In Pictures: Neath Tramway 1

Posted on Friday 26 May 2017 by Gareth Prior

A tram which we haven’t featured on these pages before is an unusual survivor from South Wales, Neath Corporation Tramways no. 1. Whereas when most tramways opted for electric operation when the time came to replace horse trams Neath Council unusually opted for gas powered trams making the survival and display of this tram even more significant. Photos from David Mee.

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Last chance to ride Blackpool 623 in Manchester (for now!)

Posted on Friday 26 May 2017 by Andrew Waddington

As has been reported previously, Blackpool Brush Railcoach 623 is heading back home for an operating loan period to help mark the 80th anniversary of Blackpool’s Brush cars. However, before it returns to Blackpool there will be a final chance this year to ride on the tram at the Heaton Park Tramway in Manchester this weekend.

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