Daily Archives: Wednesday 1 August 2012

Welcome return for Blackpool’s heritage trams

Posted on Wednesday 1 August 2012 by Andrew Waddington

Following an enforced four-day absence due to defective points at the Pleasure Beach loop, it is pleasing to report that the heritage tram tours in Blackpool resumed on Wednesday 1st August, when Brush Railcoach 631 and Balloon 717 were in … Continue reading →

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Crich or Coplawhill?

Posted on Wednesday 1 August 2012 by Andrew Waddington

The Crich workshop is currently resembling a mini-Coplawhill, the legendary works of the extensive Glasgow Coroporation tramway system. As the Museum gears up to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the closure of Glasgow’s tramway, work is well in hand to … Continue reading →

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Beamish 196 transformed

Posted on Wednesday 1 August 2012 by Andrew Waddington

The overhaul of Beamish 196 is fast approaching completion and the tram is now beginning to receive its new blue livery, in the style of the long-lost South Shields tram system. This replaces the Gateshead-inspired maroon and cream livery it … Continue reading →

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