Monthly Archives: November 2014

Special ticket offers in lead up to Christmas

Posted on Saturday 29 November 2014 by Gareth Prior

Both Blackpool Transport and Manchester Metrolink have recently announced special ticket deals in the lead up to Christmas to help people get into the town and city centres for discounted rates. In Blackpool a special 2 for 1 single ticket … Continue reading →

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Santa to visit trams in Blackpool and Manchester

Posted on Thursday 27 November 2014 by Andrew Waddington

Two tramways have announced that Father Christmas will be paying them a visit in the run-up to the big day, with both Blackpool and the Heaton Park Tramway preparing to welcome jolly old Saint Nick himself. Although not aimed at … Continue reading →

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Nottingham Express Transit Citadis trams: deliveries complete!

Posted on Monday 24 November 2014 by Gareth Prior

Another major milestone has been reached in the extension of Nottingham Express Transit with the arrival of the last of the 22 strong class of Citadis trams from Spain. It is understood that the last of the trams – numbered … Continue reading →

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Blackpool Heritage Trust response to comments on Coronation 663

Posted on Monday 24 November 2014 by Andrew Waddington

Following recent comments on this website relating to the situation surrounding the donation, by a private sponsor, towards restoration work on Blackpool Coronation car 663, and indeed the level of restoration undertaken on this tram (using these funds) prior to … Continue reading →

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British Trams Online Tram of the Year 2014

Posted on Friday 21 November 2014 by Gareth Prior

It may seem like it was only five minutes since we were crowning Blackpool Boat 227, the Heaton Park Tramway and the Rejuvenation of the Blackpool Heritage Service with awards in the British Trams Online Tram of the Year 2013 … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time 24: Brussels Snow Broom 96

Posted on Friday 21 November 2014 by Andrew Waddington

The latest tram to feature in our occasional series of archive images is Brussels 96, a snow broom car which is a static exhibit at the Crich Tramway Village painted in a generic brown colour scheme, representing show room condition … Continue reading →

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Strictly Come Tramming

Posted on Tuesday 18 November 2014 by Andrew Waddington

The Blackpool tramway has gained a bit of welcome exposure this month via BBC television. Earlier this month, the illuminated Frigate 736 appeared on ‘The One Show’ in connection with publicity for the broadcaster’s annual Children In Need appeal, and … Continue reading →

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Book Review: ‘Starr Gate to the Tower – the Blackpool Tramway since 1960’ by Brian Turner

Posted on Monday 17 November 2014 by Andrew Waddington

With so many books having been published over the years on the subject of the Blackpool tramway, finding new ways to cover this much-loved system in print is no easy task. However, Brian Turner has achieved it in his latest … Continue reading →

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Consultation launched for new Croydon loop line

Posted on Friday 14 November 2014 by Gareth Prior

Transport for London have started a public consultation into the proposed new loop line near East Croydon which it is hoped would increase the capacity of the Tramlink network and would also help support the redevelopment of the old Whitgift … Continue reading →

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Work continues at Deansgate-Castlefield

Posted on Friday 14 November 2014 by Gareth Prior

This weekend (15th and 16th November) will see disruption to Manchester Metrolink services through Deansgate-Castlefield with work continuing on the major transformation works at this key stop of the network. All lines will be closed through Deansgate-Castlefield throughout the weekend … Continue reading →

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Heritage tramways look forward to more anniversaries

Posted on Friday 14 November 2014 by Andrew Waddington

Two operating heritage tramways in the UK are already making very early plans to celebrate key anniversaries in their histories next year. 2015 marks the 60th anniversary of the formation of the Tramway Museum Society, who are planning to suitably … Continue reading →

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Another season ends for Blackpool

Posted on Thursday 13 November 2014 by Andrew Waddington

Sunday 9th November marked the end of the Blackpool illuminations for 2014, and with it the end of the peak season for the town’s famous tramway. This brought the curtain down on another enjoyable year of public use for the … Continue reading →

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Sunderland 16 sees daylight at last!

Posted on Thursday 13 November 2014 by Andrew Waddington

The heavily-delayed overhaul of Beamish Museum tramway stalwart Sunderland 16 has taken some significant steps towards completion this week. The tram was re-trucked on Wednesday 12th November, which allowed it to be moved outside allowing a sneak preview of its … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Blackpool 621 arrives at Beamish

Posted on Wednesday 12 November 2014 by Andrew Waddington

The latest addition to the Beamish tram fleet, Blackpool Brush Railcoach 621, has now arrived safely at its new home and thanks to Gordon Bulmer we can share with you a couple of images showing the tram in the depot … Continue reading →

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‘Classic London’ event for Crich

Posted on Wednesday 12 November 2014 by Andrew Waddington

Crich Tramway Village have confirmed that it will be hosting a special London themed event (its third in four years) next summer, primarily to celebrate the return to service of London County Council 106. This tram has been undergoing an … Continue reading →

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Dundee tram depot set to become a museum

Posted on Wednesday 12 November 2014 by Andrew Waddington

An historic tram depot in Dundee, built in 1901 is set for a new lease of life as the home of a collection of historic vehicles, including the Scottish city’s last surviving horse-drawn tramcar. The former Maryfield tram shed had … Continue reading →

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Escape from Alcatraz – Blackpool tram style!

Posted on Tuesday 11 November 2014 by Andrew Waddington

On Monday 10th and Tuesday 11th November, three of the preserved Blackpool trams from the collection of the Fleetwood Heritage Leisure Trust made a great escape following a lengthy period of storage at Kirkham Prison, where they had resided since … Continue reading →

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A Brush car for Beamish

Posted on Tuesday 11 November 2014 by Andrew Waddington

The future of Blackpool’s pioneer Brush Railcoach has been secured, thanks to an unexpected but extremely welcome transfer of ownership. Following a period of storage at Kirkham Prison after being acquired by the Fleetwood Heritage Leisure Trust, it has been … Continue reading →

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Manx trams move out of Ramsey shed

Posted on Saturday 8 November 2014 by Andrew Waddington

No sooner had the 2014 operating season come to an end for the Manx Electric Railway, than some of the more unusual items of resident rolling stock were thrust into the limelight with a series of moves designed to clear … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: More from Manchester 765’s big day out

Posted on Friday 7 November 2014 by Andrew Waddington

After featuring some images of Heaton Park resident Manchester 765 being loaded up for its short visit to Manchester city centre to help commemorate the centenary of the First World War (as well as its own centenary year!), we are … Continue reading →

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