Monthly Archives: June 2015

In Pictures: London County Council 106 returns to the rails

Posted on Thursday 4 June 2015 by Gareth Prior

On Thursday 4th June London County Council 106 made a return to the rails at the Crich Tramway Village as it underwent some testing and driver refamilirisation on the mainline at the home of the National Tramway Museum. 106 had … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Deansgate-Castlefield outbound platform re-opens

Posted on Thursday 4 June 2015 by Gareth Prior

As expected on Tuesday 2nd June the new outbound platform at Deansgate-Castlefield reopened to Manchester Metrolink services for Altrincham, Eccles, MediaCityUK and East Didsbury. On the same date the new TMS control system for the three track layout was brought … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Edinburgh Trams celebrate one year of service

Posted on Thursday 4 June 2015 by Gareth Prior

Edinburgh Trams reached its first anniversary of passenger service on Sunday 31st May and to celebrate the occasion the trams ran over the anniversary weekend with balloons in the cabs. Special anniversary silver hats were also handed out onboard the … Continue reading →

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Going for a ride…

Posted on Thursday 4 June 2015 by Gareth Prior

Once again we look ahead to when and where you can enjoy a ride on a traditional tram in the British Isles with our regular round-up. The next week will see the Seaton Tramway enjoy their annual Classic Car Show … Continue reading →

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Another Urbos 3 enters service on Midland Metro

Posted on Wednesday 3 June 2015 by Gareth Prior

After a break of several weeks of new trams entering service Wednesday 3rd June saw the latest Urbos 3 enter service on Midland Metro with 30 operating its first passenger carrying duties. 30 had been undergoing extensive testing and commissioning … Continue reading →

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Plans for Blackpool Jubilee 761 future continue

Posted on Wednesday 3 June 2015 by Gareth Prior

It has now been confirmed that Blackpool Transport and Fleetwood Heritage Leisure Trust have reached agreement over returning Blackpool Jubilee car 761 to service although the return of this historic tram will not now be until 2017.

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Marton VAMBAC 11

Posted on Tuesday 2 June 2015 by Gareth Prior

It is the turn of Blackpool Marton VAMBAC 11 to feature in our archive photo series “Picture in Time” today with a couple of images showing the tram at Hayling Island and at Beamish 43 years apart.

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