Daily Archives: Tuesday 14 July 2015

Picture in Time: Newcastle 102

Posted on Tuesday 14 July 2015 by Gareth Prior

We feature Newcastle 102 again for today’s “Picture in Time” image. Last time we saw the tram as part of this series it was at Crich and was poised to head back to the northeast and that is where we … Continue reading →

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A new owner for Blackpool Centenary 643

Posted on Tuesday 14 July 2015 by Gareth Prior

Blackpool Centenary Car 643 has a new owner with the Fleetwood Heritage Leisure Trust arranging for the private sale of the tram to a specialist firm responsible for railway equipment sourcing. The tram will remain at the Wyre Dock storage … Continue reading →

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Operating plan for Fleetwood ‘Tram Sunday’ announced

Posted on Tuesday 14 July 2015 by Andrew Waddington

After much speculation a plan of action has now been revealed for the operation of heritage trams to and from the annual Fleetwood Festival of Transport, better known by many as Tram Sunday and happening this year on Sunday 19th … Continue reading →

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More volunteer drivers for Blackpool

Posted on Tuesday 14 July 2015 by Andrew Waddington

The Blackpool tramway’s heritage team continue to make positive progress of late, with two more volunteers being issued their tram driving licences this week. This will obviously provide a very welcome boost to the available pool of trained drivers for … Continue reading →

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