Daily Archives: Wednesday 24 September 2014

Another Urbos 3 arrives as the takeover continues

Posted on Wednesday 24 September 2014 by Gareth Prior

The takeover on Midland Metro of the CAF built Urbos 3 trams is continuing with this week seeing either five or six of the vehicles in service with Monday 22nd September seeing more than 50% of the service in the … Continue reading →

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Douglas Horse Tramway closes until 2016

Posted on Wednesday 24 September 2014 by admin

On Sunday 14th September the Douglas Horse Tramway ran for the last time in its current form with Promenade reconstruction works due to see the double track tramway moved to the side of the road with only a single line … Continue reading →

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Variety is the spice of the lights

Posted on Wednesday 24 September 2014 by Andrew Waddington

With the 2014 Blackpool illuminations season now well underway, it is pleasing to see that quite a few different members of the heritage tram fleet have been used on illumination tour duties already this year. With a reduction in the … Continue reading →

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Heritage Trams this week

Posted on Wednesday 24 September 2014 by Gareth Prior

It’s that time of the week again as we round-up just when and where you can ride on heritage trams in the UK and Isle of Man. This weekend will be your last chance to have a ride on a … Continue reading →

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New Blackpool tram book “Starr Gate to the Tower” set to be launched

Posted on Wednesday 24 September 2014 by Gareth Prior

A new Blackpool tram book by acclaimed writer Brian Turner is set to be launched before the launch of Balloon 701 on Friday 26th September at the Blackpool Tram Shop – providing that copies arrive there in time! Brian will … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: London Tramlink Wimbledon branch upgrades

Posted on Wednesday 24 September 2014 by Gareth Prior

Work is now underway on the Wimbledon branch of London Tramlink to allow a further section of double track to be installed and also to change the layout at Wimbledon itself so that two trams can be there at the … Continue reading →

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