Daily Archives: Saturday 3 August 2013

This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Saturday 3 August 2013 by Gareth Prior

More photos for you to enjoy on British Trams Online this week plus we have an article on the Isle of Man Heritage Transport Festival too!

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In Pictures: Metrolink 2003 named

Posted on Saturday 3 August 2013 by Gareth Prior

Manchester Metrolink T68A 2003 has become the latest tram on the system to receive a name following the application of “Dave Hansford” vinyls. Dave is one of the longest serving drivers on Metrolink and has recently retired. He first became … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time 10: New York 674

Posted on Saturday 3 August 2013 by Gareth Prior

With New York 674 (or to give its full name New York 3rd Avenue Transit 674) due to make a rare outside appearance this weekend as part of the Emergency Services event at the Crich Tramway Village it seems an … Continue reading →

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Call to save Laxey Mercury Arc Rectifier Sub Station

Posted on Saturday 3 August 2013 by Gareth Prior

A campaign has been launched on the Isle of Man to save the unique Mercury Arc Rectifier Sub Station at Laxey which has been used to power the Manx Electric Railway for many years. It is planned that this will … Continue reading →

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007, we’ve been expecting you!

Posted on Saturday 3 August 2013 by Andrew Waddington

On Thursday 1st August, Blackpool Flexity 007 made a welcome return to service following an absence of several weeks. This tram had been involved in a collision with a road vehicle during June, and this was believed to have been … Continue reading →

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More amazing progress for Heaton Park depot

Posted on Saturday 3 August 2013 by Andrew Waddington

The astonishing rise of the new Lakeside Depot at Manchester’s Heaton Park Tramway has continued with the building now looking like, well, a tram depot! Less than two weeks after the main construction work began, the building now has a … Continue reading →

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