Monthly Archives: June 2015

Picture in Time: Croydon Tramlink 2530

Posted on Sunday 14 June 2015 by Gareth Prior

With the Classic London event taking place this week at the Crich Tramway Village it seems rather apt that for the first time “Picture in Time” heads to London as we take a look at the then Croydon Tramlink system … Continue reading →

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More plans revealed for the ‘Merseyside four’

Posted on Saturday 13 June 2015 by Andrew Waddington

Just a few days after four Blackpool trams previously owned by Merseytravel were transported by road from Knowsley to Fleetwood fish docks for storage after being sold to a new owner, details have been released regarding the future plans for … Continue reading →

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Heaton Park Tramway to remain closed this weekend

Posted on Friday 12 June 2015 by Andrew Waddington

The Manchester Transport Museum Society have released a short statement confirming that no tram service will operate this weekend (13th & 14th June) on the Heaton Park Tramway. It is hoped that normal service will resume the following weekend, on … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Twin Car 676+686

Posted on Friday 12 June 2015 by Gareth Prior

It’s 1981 again for our latest Picture in Time image as we head back to Blackpool and feature Twin Car 676+686 rounding the Metropole Hotel.

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In Pictures: The Merseyside Four in Fleetwood

Posted on Friday 12 June 2015 by Gareth Prior

As reported on a couple of occasions earlier this week the four trams which had been stored in a yard in Knowsley made their return to the Fylde Coast this week having been purchased by a private individual. Brush cars … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: More from Sheffield as the rail replacement works continue

Posted on Friday 12 June 2015 by Gareth Prior

The rail replacement works on Stagecoach Supertram have now moved on the area 7 which is again within Sheffield City Centre. Work started on 2nd June and is due to continue until 28th June with track being replaced around the … Continue reading →

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Beamish Balloon goes off the rails – literally!

Posted on Thursday 11 June 2015 by Andrew Waddington

Following its withdrawal from service earlier this year, Blackpool Balloon car 703 – or Sunderland 101 as it is now known in its new home at Beamish Museum – has now been moved off the tracks in the tram depot … Continue reading →

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Going for a ride…

Posted on Thursday 11 June 2015 by Gareth Prior

It is time again to bring you a round-up of when and where you can enjoy a ride on a traditional tram with the British Isles over the next week. The highlight of this period looks set to be the … Continue reading →

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More trams move from Merseyside to Fleetwood

Posted on Wednesday 10 June 2015 by Andrew Waddington

Merseyside is now bereft of Blackpool trams, following the departure of both Brush Railcoach 637 and Trailer 681 on Wednesday 10th June. The duo have now joined the two other trams which had previously been stored at an industrial site … Continue reading →

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The Merseyside four to return to the Fylde Coast

Posted on Tuesday 9 June 2015 by Gareth Prior

Four trams whose future has been in doubt since the end of last year following news that Merseytravel were seeking to dispose of them have been saved and are starting to return to the Fylde Coast. Brush Cars 625 and … Continue reading →

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Tram and Light Rail journeys in England up once again

Posted on Tuesday 9 June 2015 by Gareth Prior

Tram and light rail usage in England has reached record levels (well since 1983 when records began anyway – it was probably a lot higher in the heyday of the tram!) according to the latest figures released by the Department … Continue reading →

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Crich Event Preview: Classic London – 13th & 14th June

Posted on Tuesday 9 June 2015 by Gareth Prior

Over the weekend of Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th June the Crich Tramway Village will be celebrating all things London with the Classic London event. The highlight of the weekend will undoubtedly be the return to service of London County … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Blackpool Boat 228 in San Francisco

Posted on Tuesday 9 June 2015 by Gareth Prior

As the majority of readers to this website will probably be well aware there are two Blackpool Boat cars in San Francisco running on the historic F-line. One of these was, of course, the subject of British Trams Online sponsorship … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Great Orme Tramway 4

Posted on Tuesday 9 June 2015 by Gareth Prior

We are heading up the mountain today in “Picture in Time” as we feature an image of one of the fleet of trams used on the Great Orme Tramway – no. 4.

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This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Sunday 7 June 2015 by Gareth Prior

There are another two Photo Galleries for you to enjoy this week as part of our main site update:

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Picture in Time: South Yorkshire Supertram 05

Posted on Sunday 7 June 2015 by Gareth Prior

Its time for another trip to the second of the UK’s new on street tramways for this installment of “Picture in Time” as we take a look at South Yorkshire Supertram 05 in April 1994.

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More non-runners shunted at Crich

Posted on Saturday 6 June 2015 by Andrew Waddington

Since the article published on British Trams Online regarding the placement of Southampton 45 in the Great Exhibition Hall at Crich Tramway Village, it is pleasing to report that the tram has been removed from its inappropriate position in the … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Oh I do like to be beside the seaside…in Derbyshire!

Posted on Saturday 6 June 2015 by Gareth Prior

The Crich Tramway Village was turned into a seaside resort for a nine day event from Saturday 23rd to Sunday 31st May as the annual “Beside the Seaside” event took place once again. This family oriented event saw a fun … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Seaton Tramway runs 24 hours for charity

Posted on Saturday 6 June 2015 by Gareth Prior

Between 1300 on Wednesday 27th and 1300 on Thursday 28th May a 24 hour charity Tramathon took place on the Seaton Tramway with tram no. 4 running a return trip every hour in aid of Prostrate Cancer UK, Cancer Research … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Balloon 701

Posted on Friday 5 June 2015 by Gareth Prior

It is back to Blackpool for the latest instalment of “Picture in Time” with a view from 1993 of Blackpool Balloon 701 when it was wearing the Red and White “Routemaster” livery for the first time.

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