Daily Archives: Monday 16 September 2013

Friends in high places for the Rocket

Posted on Monday 16 September 2013 by Andrew Waddington

During the past week, further attention has been lavished on the illuminated Rocket tram 732, still marooned on the roundabout at Gynn Square as part of the annual illuminations display. Following some remedial work on the giant astronaut suspended above … Continue reading →

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In pictures: Blackpool 643’s new career at Broadwater

Posted on Monday 16 September 2013 by Andrew Waddington

Regular readers of this website will probably remember that Blackpool Centenary car 643 has now been adapted for use as a static cafe at its new home within the grounds of Broadwater Caravan Park. During a recent visit to Blackpool, Andrew … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Blackpool 233 gets ready for the off

Posted on Monday 16 September 2013 by Gareth Prior

Blackpool Boat car 233 is still at Beamish, the Living Museum of the North waiting for a low loader to arrive to take it away from the UK as part of the deal which has seen the Lancastrian Transport Trust … Continue reading →

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Manchester Metrolink Engineering Works: Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd September

Posted on Monday 16 September 2013 by Gareth Prior

More engineering works will take place on Manchester Metrolink over the weekend of Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd September with a revised service operating. On Saturday 21st September trams will run Droylsden-Eccles via Piccadilly and MediaCityUK, East Didsbury-Piccadilly, Rochdale-Central Park … Continue reading →

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