Daily Archives: Saturday 26 May 2012

Metrolink 3053 arrives in Manchester

Posted on Saturday 26 May 2012 by Gareth Prior

Metrolink M5000 3053 has become the latest of the new trams for Manchester to arrive in the City. The tram was seen coming off the M602 at 1110 on Saturday 26th May from where it would then have gone to … Continue reading →

Posted in Manchester Metrolink | Comments Off on Metrolink 3053 arrives in Manchester

Lost Trams 2: Blackpool Dreadnought 59

Posted on Saturday 26 May 2012 by Gareth Prior

With much of the UK currently sweltering under nice warm sunshine it is rather apt that the second tram to feature in our irregular “Lost Trams” series is an open topper – Blackpool Dreadnought 59. This very popular tram has … Continue reading →

Posted in Lost Trams | 8 Comments

Tramlink Engineering Works

Posted on Saturday 26 May 2012 by Gareth Prior

Two sets of engineering works on London Tramlink are taking place over the next few days as work progresses on increasing capacity on the network. Firstly the line between Mitcham and Mitcham Junction is closed again on Saturday 26th and … Continue reading →

Posted in London Trams | 3 Comments

More Engineering Works for Supertram

Posted on Saturday 26 May 2012 by Gareth Prior

The ongoing programme of works to replace track on the Stagecoach Supertram network will continue over the forthcoming Queen’s Diamond Jubilee weekend with the City Hall area being the latest to be worked on. The work here will take place … Continue reading →

Posted in South Yorkshire Supertram | Comments Off on More Engineering Works for Supertram

More problems for Metrolink

Posted on Saturday 26 May 2012 by Gareth Prior

Unfortunately the past week has seen more delays on Manchester Metrolink with the Eccles, Bury and Altrincham lines all seeing problems at some point with not only the usual tram failures to blame but also overhead line failures.

Posted in Manchester Metrolink | Comments Off on More problems for Metrolink

Residents lose latest challenge over tramway crossing closure but vow to carry on

Posted on Saturday 26 May 2012 by Gareth Prior

The bid for a judicial review over the decision to close the Lauderdale Avenue crossing between Little Bispham and Cleveleys on the Blackpool Tramway has been thrown out by the Court with the applicant even being given £2,000 costs for … Continue reading →

Posted in Blackpool Tramway | Comments Off on Residents lose latest challenge over tramway crossing closure but vow to carry on

Event Preview: Launch of Blackpool Boat 236 at Crich Tramway Village

Posted on Saturday 26 May 2012 by Gareth Prior

Event: Launch of Blackpool Boat 236 Where: Crich Tramway Village When: Sunday 3rd June 2012

Posted in Crich Tramway Village, Event Previews | Comments Off on Event Preview: Launch of Blackpool Boat 236 at Crich Tramway Village

R.I.P. Richard Lomas

Posted on Saturday 26 May 2012 by Andrew Waddington

Richard Lomas, one of the longest-serving active members of the Tramway Museum Society, has sadly died. Richard passed away peacefully following a fairly long illness in the early hours of Friday 25th May. He had spent a lengthy spell in hospital … Continue reading →

Posted in Crich Tramway Village, People | 5 Comments

Trams celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee

Posted on Saturday 26 May 2012 by Andrew Waddington

Many people across Great Britain are celebrating the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II in early June, with the late spring Bank Holiday extended by one day to give many workers a four-day weekend. Britain’s tramways have not been left … Continue reading →

Posted in Crich Tramway Village, Fleetwood Heritage Leisure Trust, Heaton Park Tramway | Comments Off on Trams celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee