Daily Archives: Wednesday 18 December 2013

Birkenhead trams stay up late for Christmas party

Posted on Wednesday 18 December 2013 by Andrew Waddington

On Tuesday 17th December, two of the operational trams at the Birkenhead heritage line had an unusually late outing, when they were called upon to operate some special evening journeys in connection with a local Christmas party. The chosen trams … Continue reading →

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Beamish restoration updates

Posted on Wednesday 18 December 2013 by Andrew Waddington

The current major tram-related project at Beamish Museum may be the restoration of Sheffield 264, but that hasn’t stopped thoughts being turned towards the completion of two other tramcars. Some work has recently been undertaken on the museum’s recently acquired … Continue reading →

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Oldham town centre line to open 27th January 2014

Posted on Wednesday 18 December 2013 by Gareth Prior

Providing that there is no adverse wintry weather conditions in the meantime Transport for Greater Manchester have announced that the Oldham town centre extension will open to the public on Monday 27th January 2014. As previously announced the line between … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Nottingham Express Transit 206 in e-on all over advert

Posted on Wednesday 18 December 2013 by Gareth Prior

As predicted at the weekend Nottingham Express Transit Incentro 206 has now received a full vinyl wrap livery for e-on, replacing 208 which is expected to shortly enter the workshops for a full refurbishment. 206’s advert is almost identical to … Continue reading →

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