Monthly Archives: July 2013

Blundell Street depot track saved for Fleetwood Tram Museum

Posted on Saturday 13 July 2013 by Gareth Prior

The Fleetwood Heritage Leisure Trust have managed to recover some of the tram rail which has recently been cleared from the former Blundell Street depot in Blackpool and it is planned that this will be used at the new Fleetwood Tram … Continue reading →

Posted in Fleetwood Heritage Leisure Trust | 2 Comments

In Pictures: Black Country Living Museum

Posted on Saturday 13 July 2013 by Gareth Prior

The Black Country Living Museum in Dudley has the only operational 3’6” gauge tramway on the UK mainland and normally operates a one tram service between the entrance and the town using either Wolverhampton & District 34 or Wolverhampton 49. … Continue reading →

Posted in Black Country Living Museum | 2 Comments

Heritage Trams this week…

Posted on Saturday 13 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 →

Posted in Support our Heritage Tramways | Comments Off on Heritage Trams this week…

M5000 3051 enters service as more new trams arrive in Manchester

Posted on Saturday 13 July 2013 by Gareth Prior

3051 has become the latest M5000 to enter passenger service on Manchester Metrolink meaning that there are currently 56 of the trams available to operate on the network. Whilst 3051 has entered service the latest examples have been delivered to … Continue reading →

Posted in Manchester Metrolink | 6 Comments

In Pictures: Midland Metro

Posted on Saturday 13 July 2013 by Gareth Prior

Not often illustrated on these pages is the Midland Metro system which currently runs  between Birmingham Snow Hill and Wolverhampton St Georges although the coming years should see extensions at both ends with the one to Birmingham New Street due … Continue reading →

Posted in West Midlands Metro | Comments Off on In Pictures: Midland Metro

In Pictures: Nottingham Express Transit

Posted on Saturday 13 July 2013 by Gareth Prior

With thanks to Mervyn Williams we take a quick look at Nottingham Express Transit. Views are provided of two of the non standard fleet liveried trams in operation and some images of the latest progress with the Karlsruhe Friendship Bridge … Continue reading →

Posted in Nottingham Express Transit | 1 Comment

NET Travel Centre opens in city centre

Posted on Saturday 13 July 2013 by Gareth Prior

A new Nottingham Express Transit Travel Centre has opened in Nottingham city centre to provide a “one stop shop” for information on the tram network. The shop has opened at the bottom of Kings Street and is open Monday to … Continue reading →

Posted in Nottingham Express Transit | Comments Off on NET Travel Centre opens in city centre

Council to contribute towards bridge over NET and Network Rail tracks

Posted on Saturday 13 July 2013 by Gareth Prior

Nottingham City Council are to provide £100,000 towards a bridge which is due to replace a foot crossing over both Nottingham Express Transit and Network Rail tracks where there have been several fatalities over the years. Both Nottinghamshire County Council … Continue reading →

Posted in Nottingham Express Transit | Comments Off on Council to contribute towards bridge over NET and Network Rail tracks

15 month ban for driver who got his car stuck on tracks

Posted on Saturday 13 July 2013 by Gareth Prior

A 27 year old man has been banned for driving for 15 months and fined £110 with £85 costs and a £20 surcharge after getting his car stuck on the Metrolink tracks at Great Ancoats Street on 26 June. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Manchester Metrolink | Comments Off on 15 month ban for driver who got his car stuck on tracks

Up close and personal with London 159

Posted on Thursday 11 July 2013 by Andrew Waddington

Following the welcome return to service of London United Tramways 159 at Crich Tramway Village on 6th July, British Trams Online is pleased to bring you some more unusual images of this tram, showing the high quality of work which … Continue reading →

Posted in Crich Tramway Village | 2 Comments

Blackpool Standard 147 becomes a TV star

Posted on Tuesday 9 July 2013 by Andrew Waddington

Blackpool Standard car 147 made a brief appearance on primetime television on the evening of Tuesday 9th July. The tram appeared towards the end of the first episode of a new two-part documentary programme on ITV1, hosted by well-known actor … Continue reading →

Posted in Blackpool Tramway | Comments Off on Blackpool Standard 147 becomes a TV star

Preparations continue for introduction of TMS

Posted on Tuesday 9 July 2013 by Gareth Prior

Work is to be undertaken from this coming weekend (Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 July) at Cornbrook Junction to install the equipment to allow the Tram Management System (TMS) to be switched on to allow more frequent services to run … Continue reading →

Posted in Manchester Metrolink | 5 Comments

Seaton Pearl prepares to set sail again

Posted on Tuesday 9 July 2013 by Gareth Prior

Pirates may have been grounded from appearing at the Heaton Park Tramway this year but there are no such problems at the Seaton Tramway where their annual “Pirate Day” will take place on Friday 2 August (Customs officials in Seaton … Continue reading →

Posted in Seaton Tramway | Comments Off on Seaton Pearl prepares to set sail again

Young male hit by tram at Blackpool

Posted on Monday 8 July 2013 by Andrew Waddington

A cyclist was struck by a Blackpool Flexity2 tram near Manchester Square during the late afternoon/early evening of Monday 8th July. Full details are not yet known, but based on early eyewitness reports, is believed that a man in his early twenties was hit by tram 003 … Continue reading →

Posted in Blackpool Tramway | Comments Off on Young male hit by tram at Blackpool

Trams in trouble at Crich

Posted on Monday 8 July 2013 by Andrew Waddington

Two members of the operational tram fleet at Crich Tramway Village have been in the wars recently, having to be towed back to the depot following mishaps. Blackpool 630 and Metropolitan 331 were the trams involved in two unrelated incidents … Continue reading →

Posted in Crich Tramway Village | Comments Off on Trams in trouble at Crich

Is Crich in crisis?

Posted on Monday 8 July 2013 by Andrew Waddington

The worrying trend of declining visitor numbers at Crich Tramway Village, which has been apparent for several years now, has led to the museum management having to make some difficult decisions recently. It has been decided that the level of … Continue reading →

Posted in Crich Tramway Village | 40 Comments

A busy week for NELSAM

Posted on Sunday 7 July 2013 by Andrew Waddington

The first week of July has been a monumental one for the North East Electrical Traction Trust, who have taken great strides forward in their mission to develop a collection of historic trams for display at the North East Land … Continue reading →

Posted in North Eastern Electrical Transport Trust | 1 Comment

LUT 159 returns to service for ‘A Capital Weekend’

Posted on Saturday 6 July 2013 by Andrew Waddington

The latest London-themed event held at Crich Tramway Village has witnessed the much anticipated return to traffic of London United Tramways 159 for the first time since its launch in July 2012. Following remedial attention, the car ran successfully all … Continue reading →

Posted in Crich Tramway Village | Comments Off on LUT 159 returns to service for ‘A Capital Weekend’

LUT 159 approved for service at Crich

Posted on Friday 5 July 2013 by Andrew Waddington

Following various adjustments and extensive testing, it is pleasing to confirm that London United Tramways 159 is due to re-enter service at Crich Tramway Village for the ‘Capital Weekend’ event, being held on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th July. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Crich Tramway Village | Comments Off on LUT 159 approved for service at Crich

Heritage Trams this week…

Posted on Friday 5 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 →

Posted in Support our Heritage Tramways | Comments Off on Heritage Trams this week…