Monthly Archives: March 2013

Bumper season for Blackpool illuminations

Posted on Saturday 16 March 2013 by Andrew Waddington

The Blackpool tramway has been given a welcome boost, thanks to a surprise announcement by Blackpool Council this week that the town’s famous illuminations will shine for an extra week in 2013. It is expected that the ‘lights’ season will … Continue reading →

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RIP Centenary car 646

Posted on Friday 15 March 2013 by Andrew Waddington

Last October, Centenary car 646 mysteriously disapeared from Blackpool after suffering from an act of vandalism. The tram had been purchased by furniture sales businessman Paul Gaunt and stored in the car park of his premises, pending eventual display as … Continue reading →

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NET to be split into two for trackworks

Posted on Friday 15 March 2013 by Gareth Prior

Services on Nottingham Express Transit are to be disrupted for two weeks from Friday 29th March until Sunday 14th April as work is undertaken on the Noel Street crossing to upgrade it in time for the increase in services once … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Glasgow 488 in Paris

Posted on Friday 15 March 2013 by Gareth Prior

The past week or so has seen a lot of mention of Glasgow 488 following its surprise return to the UK at the Ffestiniog Railway’s workshops for a restoration to take place to enable it to operate at the East … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Metrolink from Rochdale Railway Station

Posted on Friday 15 March 2013 by Gareth Prior

As has been reported very extensively on British Trams Online Manchester Metrolink services are now running to Rochdale Railway Station following the opening of that extension on the last day of February. Although the tram stop is Rochdale Railway Station … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Around Metrolink’s New Lines

Posted on Friday 15 March 2013 by Gareth Prior

Just in case you haven’t had quite enough photos of Manchester Metrolink we bring you another small selection of images from the camera of Harold Hull at various locations on the latest extensions to open.

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Variotram 2555 derails at Therapia Lane

Posted on Thursday 14 March 2013 by Gareth Prior

London Tramlink had a day to forget on Thursday 14th March after the derailment of Variotram 2555 at Therapia Lane caused a major service suspension on the Wimbledon line. Earlier in the day there had also been a track fault … Continue reading →

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Discounted dayrider on offer for Star Walk participants

Posted on Thursday 14 March 2013 by Gareth Prior

On Sunday 28th April a special walk will be taking place at Hillsborough Park in Sheffield raising money to build a Woman Of Steel statue in the city, commemorating all of the women who worked in the steel mills during … Continue reading →

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Blackpool trams at Bury

Posted on Wednesday 13 March 2013 by Andrew Waddington

Three of the Manchester Transport Museum Society’s recently preserved Blackpool trams have been in open storage at a secure site in Bury for some time now, and rarely been depicted in their current home. However, on Sunday 10th March a … Continue reading →

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Stockport 5 pulled out of Beamish celebrations

Posted on Tuesday 12 March 2013 by Andrew Waddington

It is with great regret that we report the news that Stockport 5 will not be visiting Beamish for the events to mark their tramway’s 40th anniversary next month. The cancellation of this loan also means that Blackpool 31 will … Continue reading →

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Sheffield 264 comes out

Posted on Tuesday 12 March 2013 by Andrew Waddington

Continuing work on installing the live overhead wire over track 4 within the tram shed at Beamish Museum, has recently allowed the elusive Sheffield 264 to enjoy a rare airing. This tram was withdrawn from service due to the poor … Continue reading →

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Another two bite the dust at Crich

Posted on Monday 11 March 2013 by Andrew Waddington

Following on from last week’s shock news that Southampton 45 has been withdrawn from service, it has been confirmed that two more old favourites at Crich Tramway Village have now been sidelined and will not be operating in 2013. The … Continue reading →

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Glasgow 488 – an update

Posted on Monday 11 March 2013 by Gareth Prior

Following last week’s news that Glasgow 488 has returned to the UK (well half of it so far anyway) to be restored for operation at the East Anglia Transport Museum we have now received further information on how the repatriation … Continue reading →

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Plans progress for launch of Leeds Horse Tram 107

Posted on Sunday 10 March 2013 by Gareth Prior

As previously reported on British Trams Online the launch of Leeds Horse Car 107 will take place over the Bank Holiday weekend of Sunday 25th and Monday 26th August at the Middleton Railway in its home city as the centrepiece … Continue reading →

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This week on British Trams Online…

Posted on Saturday 9 March 2013 by Gareth Prior

For those of you who haven’t had a look at the main site yet this week, this is what you are missing! Gallery 346: East Manchester Line testing to Ashton (http://www.britishtramsonline.co.uk/gallery346.html) – 16 photos showing trams stabled at Audenshaw and … Continue reading →

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New look for 215 as NET start refresh of their fleet

Posted on Friday 8 March 2013 by Gareth Prior

The refurbishment of the Nottingham Express Transit fleet has now commenced with the first example – 215 – being unveiled at Wilkinson Street depot showing off a new livery. The £300,000 project will see all 15 of the trams undergoing … Continue reading →

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Stretch of track handed over to City of Edinburgh Council

Posted on Friday 8 March 2013 by Gareth Prior

The 2.8km section of track between Gogar depot and Edinburgh Airport has been handed over to the City of Edinburgh Council following the completion of the programme of testing by the contractors. This becomes the first section of the tramway … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: T68s and T68As continue to be key on Metrolink

Posted on Friday 8 March 2013 by Gareth Prior

Since the extension of Manchester Metrolink to Rochdale opened it has been necessary for the use of both T68s and T68As to increase again to ensure that a full service can still be operated. This is particularly key for the … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Out and About on Midland Metro

Posted on Friday 8 March 2013 by Gareth Prior

One of the UK light rail systems which doesn’t get an huge amount attention on British Trams Online is Midland Metro which – with the exception of a few major stories such as the upcoming complete system closure – tends … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Rochdale Town Centre Metrolink Extension

Posted on Friday 8 March 2013 by Gareth Prior

Now that the excitement of the opening of the Metrolink line through to Rochdale Railway Station is over we can turn our attention to the latest progress on the Town Centre extension. Tracks are currently been laid on this extension … Continue reading →

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