Daily Archives: Thursday 4 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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