Monthly Archives: August 2014

In Pictures: Stagecoach Supertram rail replacement works

Posted on Friday 8 August 2014 by Gareth Prior

The rail replacement works on the Stagecoach Supertram network continue to progress with work now believed to have been completed on West Street (a short section at the city end has not been done but this is likely to be … Continue reading →

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Two more T68s set for UK Tram fleet as 1022 leaves Manchester

Posted on Friday 8 August 2014 by Gareth Prior

1022 has become the third Manchester Metrolink T68 to depart Trafford Depot to become part of the UK Tram test fleet with 1016 also looking certain to leave Manchester in the near future of the same purpose. 1022 left Manchester … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Drama on the Snaefell Mountain Railway

Posted on Friday 8 August 2014 by Gareth Prior

As reported last week, Wednesday 30th July proved to be a dramatic day on the Snaefell Mountain Railway when car no. 3 caught light and then car no. 4 derailed just over the main road crossing in Laxey. The full … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: More Blackpool & Fleetwood Box 40

Posted on Friday 8 August 2014 by Gareth Prior

We make no apologies for the number of mentions and photos of Blackpool & Fleetwood Box 40 which have appeared on British Trams Online over the past few weeks and here are some more! We start off with some more … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time 22: Seaton Tramway 7

Posted on Friday 8 August 2014 by Gareth Prior

We take another visit to the Seaton Tramway for the latest edition of our archive photo series: Picture in Time. This time we catch up with no. 7, a tram which is currently withdrawn from service awaiting an overhaul but … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Citadis trams run again in Nottingham

Posted on Friday 8 August 2014 by Gareth Prior

The second trial of the new timetable on Nottingham Express Transit took place on Sunday 3rd August which once again saw members of the Citadis fleet take to the rails. 216, 217, 218 and 221 were all noted in service … Continue reading →

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Heritage Trams this week

Posted on Friday 8 August 2014 by Gareth Prior

Want to know when and where you ride on heritage trams over the next few weeks? Well if you do you have come to the right place as this is your one stop guide to heritage trams in the UK … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: The old, the new and the waiting to (re-)enter service on Metrolink

Posted on Friday 8 August 2014 by Gareth Prior

We take a brief look at newly entered LRVs into service, those waiting to enter service (or in the case of 3013 re-enter) and those which are destined for other things but not to carry passengers as we have a … Continue reading →

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Lorry crashes into tram in New Addington

Posted on Friday 8 August 2014 by Gareth Prior

London Tramlink CR4000 2553 has been damaged in an incident at King Henry’s Drive, New Addington. A lorry hit the tram shortly after midday on Thursday 7th August at the junction of King Henry’s Drive and Lodge Lane causing significant … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Beamish – 3rd August

Posted on Friday 8 August 2014 by Gareth Prior

Sunday 3rd August was a busy day at Beamish with a four tram service using Blackpool 31, Sunderland 101, Newcastle 114 and Oporto 196 operating to start with before Blackpool 280 replaced 196 for the rush at the end of … Continue reading →

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London Tramlink Engineering Works: 9th-17th August

Posted on Friday 8 August 2014 by Gareth Prior

There will be no London Tramlink services between East Croydon and Sandilands from Saturday 9th until Sunday 17th August to allow for “track improvement” works along Addiscombe Road. A bus replacement service will operate between the two stops throughout although … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Construction works on Manchester Metrolink

Posted on Friday 8 August 2014 by Gareth Prior

Currently two major construction projects are being undertaken on Manchester Metrolink with work taking place at both Deansgate-Castlefield and Victoria. Major progress is starting to be seen at both locations with Victoria Station in particular starting to look radically different. … Continue reading →

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Kangaroo tickets jump up

Posted on Friday 8 August 2014 by Gareth Prior

Kangaroo tickets – which are valid for travel around Nottingham including on Nottingham Express Transit – are to increase in price from Sunday 31st August 2014 following a fare review. The price of these tickets are reviewed twice a year … Continue reading →

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Three repaints in three years for Blackpool 290

Posted on Thursday 7 August 2014 by Andrew Waddington

Having spent just over a year in a controversial graffiti art livery, preserved Blackpool Brush Railcoach 290 is set for yet another makeover courtesy of its owners, the Fleetwood Heritage Leisure Trust. Having initially been outshopped in a white and … Continue reading →

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Do you want to rent-a-tram?

Posted on Thursday 7 August 2014 by Andrew Waddington

The Fleetwood Heritage Leisure Trust have come up with a rather bizarre new scheme in their latest attempt to safeguard the futures of their collection of historic Blackpool trams. Following previous projects involving trams being painted in novel liveries, attention … Continue reading →

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A visit to Crich Tramway Village – Sunday 3rd August

Posted on Wednesday 6 August 2014 by Andrew Waddington

On Sunday 3rd August, British Trams Online writer Andrew Waddington paid a visit to Crich Tramway Village, primarily to see and ride on Blackpool & Fleetwood ‘Box’ car 40. As has been extensively reported on this site recently, car 40 … Continue reading →

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Manchester 173 commemorates the start of World War One

Posted on Wednesday 6 August 2014 by Gareth Prior

Manchester 173 is now safely back at the Heaton Park Tramway following its adventure at the start of August when it became the first tram to visit Morley in Leeds since 1935 as part of the commemorations of the start … Continue reading →

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Return of the red Boat

Posted on Wednesday 6 August 2014 by Andrew Waddington

Although the heritage tram tours in Blackpool so far in 2014 have been a resounding success, one tram has been noticeably absent from the promenade so far this year. Following a repaint in a stunning red and cream livery which … Continue reading →

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Heritage trams spice up Fleetwood Tram Sunday

Posted on Wednesday 6 August 2014 by Andrew Waddington

The annual Fleetwood Festival of Transport, more commonly known as ‘Tram Sunday’, took place on Sunday 20th July 2014 with the usual mix of vintage transport displays, trade stalls and family entertainment filling the streets of Fleetwood, which were closed … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Blackpool & Fleetwood Box 40 enters service at Crich

Posted on Sunday 3 August 2014 by Gareth Prior

As we reported yesterday Blackpool & Fleetwood Box 40 entered passenger service at the Crich Tramway Village for the first time since 1965 on Friday 1st August. The tram had been undergoing investigation and commissioning work in the workshops since … Continue reading →

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