Monthly Archives: November 2013

An eventful end to 2013 at Birkenhead

Posted on Wednesday 6 November 2013 by Andrew Waddington

Recently the Merseyside Tramway Preservation Society have released details of two special events taking place on the Birkenhead heritage tramway, featuring their historic tram collection. At a time of year when most museum lines are winding down for the winter, … Continue reading →

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Confusion over new Blackpool winter timetable

Posted on Wednesday 6 November 2013 by Andrew Waddington

As the Blackpool tramway prepares for the onslaught of winter, Blackpool Transport have already released information regarding the new timetables which will be introduced on Monday 11th November; after the final night of the 2013 illuminations season. This will see … Continue reading →

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T68 1021 latest to be withdrawn

Posted on Wednesday 6 November 2013 by Gareth Prior

1021 has become the nineteenth T68/T68A to be withdrawn from service after suffering a traction fault whilst operating solo on the Altrincham-Bury direct service on Tuesday 5th November. The tram was returned to Queens Road Depot where the decision was … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Another Alstom Citadis arrives in Nottingham

Posted on Wednesday 6 November 2013 by Gareth Prior

The third of the 22 strong fleet of Alstom Citadis trams for Nottingham Express Transit has now arrived at the Wilkinson Street Depot. The tram – believed to be 218 although once again it currently has no external number visible … Continue reading →

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First tracks laid on Birmingham city centre extension

Posted on Wednesday 6 November 2013 by Gareth Prior

A major milestone in the construction of the Birmingham city centre extension of Midland Metro has been reached following the laying of the first rails as part of the £127 million project. The rail was laid at Colmore Gate in … Continue reading →

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Oldham Rochdale line celebrates 150th anniversary

Posted on Wednesday 6 November 2013 by Gareth Prior

The Oldham Rochdale line – now operated as part of the Manchester Metrolink network – reached its 150th anniversary on Saturday 2nd November having been originally opened to the public in 1863 with a commemorative plaque unveiled to mark the … Continue reading →

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Manchester Metrolink service alteration: Sunday 10th November

Posted on Wednesday 6 November 2013 by Gareth Prior

As the nation pauses to remember on Remembrance Sunday – 10th November – Manchester Metrolink services will be unable to travel through St Peter’s Square between 1000 and 1200 with replacement buses in operation instead. Buses will operate between Exchange … Continue reading →

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Sunderland 16 gets lifted

Posted on Wednesday 6 November 2013 by Andrew Waddington

The fortunes of the Beamish tram fleet seem to be improving, following a spate of bad luck recently. Grimsby & Immingham 26 re-entered service in late October following repairs to a motor defect, and this in turn has allowed staff … Continue reading →

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They’re back! Full services resume on Stagecoach Supertram

Posted on Tuesday 5 November 2013 by Gareth Prior

After 127 days of disruption services on Stagecoach Supertram have returned to normal following the completion of the first phase of major track replacement work on Park Grange Road. The first through passenger trams between the city centre and Halfway … Continue reading →

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More woes for Metrolink after cold temperatures & Cornbrook points causes problems

Posted on Tuesday 5 November 2013 by Gareth Prior

It is becoming rather tiresome to report but Monday 4th November was another day to forget for Manchester Metrolink after delays were experienced on all lines because of ice on the overhead and then after that problem had been solved … Continue reading →

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Tests start on Rochdale town centre extension

Posted on Tuesday 5 November 2013 by Gareth Prior

After the successful first tests on the Oldham town centre Manchester Metrolink extension attention has now been turned to the extension in Rochdale town centre with the first overnight tests on this section of track due to have taken place … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh overhead line set to go live on complete line

Posted on Tuesday 5 November 2013 by Gareth Prior

Tuesday 19th November will go down as another major milestone in the Edinburgh Tram project when the overhead line is energised between Bankhead Tram Stop and York Place, meaning that the entire length of the tramway will be live for … Continue reading →

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Manchester Metrolink Improvement Works: Saturday 9th November

Posted on Tuesday 5 November 2013 by Gareth Prior

The next set of improvement works on Manchester Metrolink will take place on Saturday 9th November, which will see alterations to the service again. The work is again centred around Victoria and will mean no trams are able to run … Continue reading →

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Start date confirmed for NEETT depot construction

Posted on Monday 4 November 2013 by Andrew Waddington

As many tramways wind down for the year – at least in terms of welcoming visitors – the North Eastern Electrical Traction Trust are now gearing up for what will almost certainly be the most intense period of activity in … Continue reading →

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Crich closes its doors on 2013 season

Posted on Monday 4 November 2013 by Andrew Waddington

Sunday 3rd November was the last day of the 2013 operating season at Crich Tramway Village. The final open weekend of the year was actually quite an eventful one, with a number of non-operational trams being shunted around the depot … Continue reading →

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A Twin car treat for half term week

Posted on Monday 4 November 2013 by Andrew Waddington

For tram enthusiasts in Blackpool, the highlight of the recent school half-term holiday was probably the use of Twin set 272+T2 on illumination tours. The beautifully painted cream Twin car had not carried passengers since May, but emerged on the … Continue reading →

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Blackpool ‘Boat’ 233 runs in America

Posted on Friday 1 November 2013 by Andrew Waddington

On October 31st, Blackpool ‘Boat’ 233 (605) ran under its own power for the first time since arriving at its new American home in San Francisco. Since the tram arrived just one week ago, a considerable amount of work has … Continue reading →

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