Daily Archives: Monday 14 September 2015

In Pictures: Liverpool 245 launched back into service

Posted on Monday 14 September 2015 by Gareth Prior

On Saturday 12th September – just two days short of 58 years since the last convoy of trams to run in Liverpool – Liverpool 245 was launched into service at the Birkenhead Heritage Tramway with a suitability lavish event taking … Continue reading →

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Wallasey 78 celebrates our Queen

Posted on Monday 14 September 2015 by Andrew Waddington

The Birkenhead heritage tramway’s Wallasey 78 has recently received new period style between-deck signwriting, ‘Loyal greetings to Her Majesty’. This is in recognition of Queen Elizabeth II’s recent remarkable achievement, in becoming the longest-reigning monarch in the history of Great … Continue reading →

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3 X B

Posted on Monday 14 September 2015 by Andrew Waddington

Sunday 13th September was another noteworthy day for the Blackpool tramway, and the modified pool of ‘B Fleet’ Balloon cars in particular. For what is thought to be the first time since 2012, three of these trams were utilised in … Continue reading →

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Flexity 007 named Alan Whitbread

Posted on Monday 14 September 2015 by Andrew Waddington

007 has become the second of Blackpool’s Flexity2 class of trams to be named. The tram has received the name ‘Alan Whitbread’ in gold lettering at both ends, beneath the driver’s windscreens. This follows on from sister 002 which was … Continue reading →

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