Monthly Archives: August 2013

Six in a row at Heaton Park

Posted on Saturday 17 August 2013 by Andrew Waddington

On 13th August 2013, regular British Trams Online contributor Joe Savage managed to photograph six trams lined up on the main line at the Heaton Park Tramway during a depot shunt. Although only three trams currently make up their operating … Continue reading →

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Blackpool trams prepare for the illuminations

Posted on Friday 16 August 2013 by Andrew Waddington

As the countdown towards the beginning of the illuminations season in Blackpool is on, work is now actively underway in preparing various trams for their role in the annual spectacle. Blackpool Transport are getting their trio of illuminated feature cars … Continue reading →

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Visiting trolleybus to join East Anglia’s trams

Posted on Friday 16 August 2013 by Andrew Waddington

The East Anglia Transport Museum’s upcoming ‘End of Season Gala’ event, taking place on Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th September, has been given a welcome boost following the announcement that the event will feature a special guest in the form … Continue reading →

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Madness on Blackpool prom

Posted on Thursday 15 August 2013 by Andrew Waddington

As feared, it has been confirmed that the Blackpool tramway is set to be heavily disrupted for the first two nights of the 2013 illuminations season. As well as the annual ‘switch-on’ event on Friday 30th August, a second event … Continue reading →

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Heritage Trams this week…

Posted on Thursday 15 August 2013 by Andrew Waddington

It’s that time of the week again… yes, it’s our regular look at when and where you can travel on heritage trams in the UK and Isle of Man. All the information here is given in good faith but you are advised … Continue reading →

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NEETT gain approval for new tram depot

Posted on Wednesday 14 August 2013 by Andrew Waddington

Tuesday 13th August 2013 was a landmark day for the North East Electrical Traction Trust, as on this date, final approval was granted for work to proceed on the construction of a new storage depot on the premises of the … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Heaton Park depot gets its doors

Posted on Wednesday 14 August 2013 by Andrew Waddington

The incredible speed of progress on the construction of the new Lakeside Depot at the Heaton Park Tramway shows no sign of slowing down, with recent progress seeing new folding doors added to the front of the building. The laying … Continue reading →

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Ambitious target set for Sheffield 264 restoration

Posted on Tuesday 13 August 2013 by Andrew Waddington

Having taken a bit of a back seat recently, the Beamish Museum tramway is currently the focus of much greater activity than has been the case for some time, with plans now in place for work to commence on Sheffield … Continue reading →

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Up close and personal with Blackpool ‘Balloon’ 708

Posted on Monday 12 August 2013 by Andrew Waddington

During the ‘Tram & Transport Sunday’ event held at the North East Land, Sea & Air Museum in Sunderland on 11th August, British Trams Online was granted exclusive access to the inside of the most recent arrival of the various … Continue reading →

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An eventful Sunday at Sunderland

Posted on Sunday 11 August 2013 by Andrew Waddington

The first ever ‘Tram & Transport Sunday’ event at the North East Land, Sea & Air Museum in Sunderland was held on Sunday 11th August, and was by all accounts, a resounding success. This was many people’s first opportunity to … Continue reading →

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Middleton Railway ‘Festival of Transport’ details unveiled

Posted on Saturday 10 August 2013 by Andrew Waddington

More details have now been revealed for the 2013 Middleton Railway ‘Festival of Transport’ event, which is being held over the August Bank Holiday weekend. An exciting programme of events is planned to cater for people with an interest in just about … Continue reading →

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Heritage Trams this week…

Posted on Thursday 8 August 2013 by Gareth Prior

Our weekly look at when and where you can travel on heritage trams in the UK and Isle of Man. All the information here is given in good faith but you are advised to check before travelling any significant distance … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Edinburgh Trams In Action

Posted on Thursday 8 August 2013 by Gareth Prior

Progress is continuing in Edinburgh ahead of an opening for the much delayed tram system with a large amount of driver training and testing now taking place on a regular basis between Gogar depot and Edinburgh Airport. This photo update … Continue reading →

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Tramlink services disrupted after RTC

Posted on Thursday 8 August 2013 by Gareth Prior

Tramlink services between East Croydon and Sandilands were suspended for just over 30 minutes on Sunday 4th August following a road traffic collision – not involving a tram. The collision took place at approximately 1730 on Addiscombe Road and after … Continue reading →

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Woodlands Road stop closure confirmed

Posted on Thursday 8 August 2013 by Gareth Prior

The Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) have confirmed that Woodlands Road stop on the Bury line of Manchester Metrolink can close following the publication of a Closure Ratification Notice. Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) must now display the Notice for … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: More from Emergency Vehicles Day at Crich

Posted on Thursday 8 August 2013 by Gareth Prior

Emergency Vehicles Day took place at the Crich Tramway Village on Sunday 4th August and as already reported on this website the highlight for the tram enthusiast was the display of New York 674 on the Traverser with rare access … Continue reading →

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Peter Cushing apologises to Metrolink passengers after week of woe

Posted on Thursday 8 August 2013 by Gareth Prior

Peter Cushing, TfGM’s Metrolink Director, has publically apologised to passengers affected by a catalogue of unrelated delays and service suspensions which caused major delays at a time when large crowds were in the town attending the Ashes Test Match at … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Pharos Street tram shelter gets some TLC

Posted on Thursday 8 August 2013 by Gareth Prior

The original and now unique cast iron tram shelter in Pharos Street, Fleetwood is getting some much needed TLC thanks to the Community Payback team. This shelter is situated close to the Heritage Tram pick-up stop and has looked in … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Supertram trackwork at City Hall

Posted on Thursday 8 August 2013 by Gareth Prior

Over the weekend of 3 and 4 August there was track replacement work at City Hall, one of the extra weekend jobs taking place on Stagecoach Supertram as life expired track is replaced. With thanks to Stuart Cooke we bring … Continue reading →

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London Tramlink Engineering Works: Monday 19th to Wednesday 28th August

Posted on Thursday 8 August 2013 by Gareth Prior

Major track replacement works will take place in central Croydon over two phases during the second half of August which will see changes to services with the New Addington-Wimbledon service cut in two and during the second phase trams around … Continue reading →

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