Daily Archives: Wednesday 26 August 2015

In Pictures: Tramlink 2560 spotted in daylight

Posted on Wednesday 26 August 2015 by Gareth Prior

Since being delivered to Croydon back on 4th May 2560 – the seventh Stadler Variobahn for the Tramlink network and the first of the second batch – has not been seen out of the depot confines often in daylight hours … Continue reading →

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Isle of Man Government pledge to move horse trams to Promenade walkway

Posted on Wednesday 26 August 2015 by Gareth Prior

The future of the Douglas Horse Tramway and just where the tracks should be going forward never seems to be far from the news on the Isle of Man and the latest instalment of this apparent never ending saga has … Continue reading →

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No more horse trams for Crich in 2015

Posted on Wednesday 26 August 2015 by Gareth Prior

Unfortunately the last of the planned Horse Tram Days at the Crich Tramway Village for 2015 – which was due to take place on Wednesday 16th September – has had to be cancelled. As you may remember the regular horse-tram … Continue reading →

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Book review: Journey on the Manx Electric Railway

Posted on Wednesday 26 August 2015 by admin

A very comprehensive study of the journey from Derby Castle in Douglas to Ramsey by Manx Electric Railway, stopping to admire the many features along the route including the lovely Glens, towns and villages, plus the other transport gems encountered … Continue reading →

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A brief introduction to…. Nottingham Express Transit Phase Two

Posted on Wednesday 26 August 2015 by Gareth Prior

In the second of our new series of brief introductions to the tramway of the British Isles we take a look at the new Phase Two extensions of Nottingham Express Transit with the new routes, stops, timetable and trams all … Continue reading →

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Blackpool Brush 290 goes undercover

Posted on Wednesday 26 August 2015 by Gareth Prior

After the trials and tribulations of the last few weeks Blackpool Brush 290 is finally undercover again following its removal from its display track at Pleasure Beach in the early hours of Wednesday 26th August. As previously reported on British … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Hull 96 sees daylight again

Posted on Wednesday 26 August 2015 by Andrew Waddington

The renovation of Hull 96 at the Heaton Park Tramway continues to make impressive progress ahead of its planned October launch. On Tuesday 25th August, the tram was briefly brought outside to allow Blackpool 623 to be placed over the … Continue reading →

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