Daily Archives: Saturday 15 December 2012

Beamish confirm ambitious transport events for 2013

Posted on Saturday 15 December 2012 by Andrew Waddington

The official website of Beamish, the Living Museum of the North, has confirmed dates for their major special events during 2013 which include an expanded programme of transport activities. The highlight of the year for tram enthusiasts will be the … Continue reading →

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MER Ratchet car to be restored?

Posted on Saturday 15 December 2012 by Andrew Waddington

Isle of Man Railways have confirmed plans for one of the surviving ‘Ratchet’ cars on the Manx Electric Railway to be returned to service during 2013. None of these trams has run in passenger service since 2002 meaning that this … Continue reading →

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Plenty of seats up top on Leeds 107!

Posted on Saturday 15 December 2012 by Andrew Waddington

The restoration of the last surviving Leeds horse tramcar, Leeds 107, continues to make impressive progress at the Middleton Railway. One of the most visible accomplishments since the tram arrived at this location late in the summer, has been the … Continue reading →

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New old look for Brush car 631

Posted on Saturday 15 December 2012 by Andrew Waddington

Following on from the news that Blackpool Brush Railcoach 631 is to be repainted in a historic livery for its new role as part of the Blackpool tramway’s heritage fleet, it has now been revealed that some further changes will … Continue reading →

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