Monthly Archives: July 2013

More changes for Blackpool Brush car 631

Posted on Monday 22 July 2013 by Andrew Waddington

Blackpool Transport chose the annual Fleetwood Festival of Transport on Sunday 21st July to unveil the latest changes to Brush Railcoach 631. This tram first debuted in May following a repaint in green and cream, but to ensure that the … Continue reading →

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This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Saturday 20 July 2013 by Gareth Prior

There is no main site update this week on British Trams Online but that doesn’t mean that all the latest news isn’t on these very pages for you to read – normal service will be resumed next week with some … Continue reading →

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Restoration set to start on Carlisle tram

Posted on Saturday 20 July 2013 by Gareth Prior

What is believed to the sole surviving tram of a once 30 strong fleet in Carlisle is set to be moved to a new location in the city to allow for a start to be made on a restoration by … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Flexity2 014 being towed after breakdown

Posted on Saturday 20 July 2013 by Gareth Prior

One of the normal reliable Flexity2 trams in Blackpool broke down on Wednesday 17 July which led to the rare sight of two of these Bombardier built trams coupled together as a rescue of the failed tram was made. 014 … Continue reading →

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Tests start on Rochdale town centre line

Posted on Saturday 20 July 2013 by Gareth Prior

Initial tests on the Rochdale town centre extension of Manchester Metrolink have started ahead of the line opening in early 2014. These tests are in connection with the recent installation of the overhead wires and are not a sign that … Continue reading →

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Heritage Trams this week…

Posted on Saturday 20 July 2013 by Gareth Prior

It’s that time of the week again when we bring you a round-up of when and where you can travel on heritage trams across the UK. Once again if you know of any errors or omissions please let us know … Continue reading →

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Manchester Metrolink Engineering Works: Sunday 21 July

Posted on Saturday 20 July 2013 by Gareth Prior

Further work in the Cornbrook area on Sunday 21 July will see more disruption to services on Manchester Metrolink. No trams will run at all on this day from Altrincham to Piccadilly, Eccles to Piccadilly or from Rochdale Railway Station … Continue reading →

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NET Group Travel Tickets return for the Summer

Posted on Saturday 20 July 2013 by Gareth Prior

As we enter another school holiday season the popular “Five for £5” ticket aimed at encouraging families to travel around the city using Nottingham Express Transit has been reintroduced. This ticket allows two adults and up to three children to … Continue reading →

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Metrolink Service Performance Update

Posted on Saturday 20 July 2013 by Gareth Prior

The latest statistics on how Manchester Metrolink has been performing recently have now been released on the TfGM Committee website. These statistics give details on the performance of the service, any major incidents, trams out of service and the number … Continue reading →

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NET Phase Two jobs almost reaches 1,000 mark

Posted on Saturday 20 July 2013 by Gareth Prior

Almost 1,000 people have now been employed on Phase Two of Nottingham Express Transit which will see two lines to Clifton and Chilwell constructed and opened next year. And Nottingham City Council expect this figure to rise over 1,000 in … Continue reading →

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Blackpool tram fans go ‘back to the Centenary’

Posted on Saturday 20 July 2013 by Andrew Waddington

Saturday 20th July witnessed the welcome return to use of Blackpool Centenary car 648. The tram operated a special tour for the Fylde Tramway Society along with open top Balloon ‘Princess Alice’ 706, this being its first outing since its … Continue reading →

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708 finds sanctuary at Sunderland

Posted on Saturday 20 July 2013 by Andrew Waddington

On Friday 19th July, Blackpool Balloon 708 finally left the East Lancashire Railway bound for a new home at the North East Land, Sea & Air Museum near Sunderland. As has been reported previously, the tram has been placed on … Continue reading →

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Swansea & Mumbles tramway to re-open?

Posted on Friday 19 July 2013 by Andrew Waddington

In one of the most unexpected and bizarre news items to appear on British Trams Online in recent memory, outline proposals have been revealed for a possible revival of the legendary Swansea & Mumbles Railway system, which closed in 1960. … Continue reading →

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Leeds 107 comes out to play

Posted on Wednesday 17 July 2013 by Andrew Waddington

The recent heatwave has persuaded open top trams at various locations across the UK into action, and even Leeds 107 was tempted to come out of its normal hiding place on Wednesday 17th July. This horse tram is now in … Continue reading →

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NELSAM announce first ever tram event

Posted on Tuesday 16 July 2013 by Andrew Waddington

The North East Land, Sea & Air Museum near Sunderland will be hosting its very first tram event on Sunday 11th August this year, in order to allow interested people to have a good look at each of the trams on … Continue reading →

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Oldham tram for Heaton Park

Posted on Monday 15 July 2013 by Andrew Waddington

The Manchester Transport Museum Society have acquired the unrestored body of Oldham 43, a tram which has been languishing in outside storage on a farm for more than sixty years! The ultimate intention is to restore this tram for service … Continue reading →

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This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Sunday 14 July 2013 by Gareth Prior

We have a bumper update over on the main website with 10 new Photo Galleries, an article and a new addition to our Fleet Lists…

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A Capital Weekend – Crich

Posted on Sunday 14 July 2013 by admin

On the weekend of 6th & 7th July 2013, Crich Tramway Village held ‘A Capital Weekend’ – a celebration of all things London. Although held primarily to commemorate 80 years since the formation of the London Passenger Transport Board, the … Continue reading →

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Testing set to start to Ashton-under-Lyne

Posted on Saturday 13 July 2013 by Gareth Prior

The past few months may have been quiet on the Manchester Metrolink extensions front but there will shortly be more action as commissioning and testing of the East Manchester line between the current terminus of Droylsden and Ashton-under-Lyne gets underway … Continue reading →

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Overhead line problems cause Midland Metro suspension

Posted on Saturday 13 July 2013 by Gareth Prior

Major problems with the overhead line caused issues for Midland Metro this week with no trams able to run into Birmingham Snow Hill from Sunday 7 until Wednesday 10 July. The issue with the overhead occurred at Jewellery Quarter and … Continue reading →

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