Daily Archives: Sunday 6 May 2012

All change at Crich with more tram launches

Posted on Sunday 6 May 2012 by Andrew Waddington

As has been widely reported recently, the Crich Tramway Village operating fleet is set to increase by one this month, as Blackpool Brush Railcoach 630 is due to be launched into passenger service at a specical Brush car themed event … Continue reading →

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Bank Holiday brings more firsts in Blackpool

Posted on Sunday 6 May 2012 by Andrew Waddington

The May Day Bank Holiday weekend is traditionally the time when the Fylde Tramway Society host their annual Convention weekend, with a series of entertaining events for Society members as well as their Annual General Meeting. Although due to a … Continue reading →

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Boat 600’s naked ambition

Posted on Sunday 6 May 2012 by Andrew Waddington

After an extremely rare winter appearance on February 29th, when it ran on test as far north as Thornton Gate, Blackpool Boat car 600 finally recorded its first normal passenger use on Saturday 5th May when it debuted on Blackpool … Continue reading →

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