Daily Archives: Wednesday 9 April 2014

The race is on to save a Brighton tram shelter

Posted on Wednesday 9 April 2014 by Andrew Waddington

Not content with working to restore the last electric passenger tram from Brighton, a small but dedicated group of transport enthusiasts are now seeking to rescue another rare artefact from this long-lost tram system. The Brighton Tram 53 Society have … Continue reading →

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Midland Metro welcomes its sixth new tram

Posted on Wednesday 9 April 2014 by Gareth Prior

Six CAF Urbos 3 trams are now at the Wednesbury Depot of Midland Metro following the arrival of 22 on Wednesday 9th April. The tram arrived in the UK at approximately 2200 on 8th April before making its way north … Continue reading →

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Warning! Tramcar unloading! (updated with more photos)

Posted on Wednesday 9 April 2014 by Andrew Waddington

Less than twenty-four hours after it left the seaside behind, Blackpool Balloon car 711 touched down on Crich rails to begin its operating loan period at the National Tramway Museum on the morning of Wednesday 9th April. Having travelled via … Continue reading →

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