Monthly Archives: October 2015

Going for a ride…

Posted on Thursday 8 October 2015 by Gareth Prior

So just where and when can you enjoy a ride on a traditional tram in the British Isles over the next week or so? Well this weekend sees another special event (for the fifth weekend in a row – well … Continue reading →

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Hull 96 launch preparations underway

Posted on Wednesday 7 October 2015 by Andrew Waddington

At Heaton Park in Manchester, final preparations are well underway for the return to service of Hull 96. As has often been mentioned on this website, the tram has been under overhaul for many months which has become the most … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Great Orme Tramway 5

Posted on Tuesday 6 October 2015 by Gareth Prior

Its back to Wales for our latest “Picture in Time” as we are on the Great Orme for a view of no. 5 in 1968.

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Snow Hill terminus set to close

Posted on Tuesday 6 October 2015 by Gareth Prior

Saturday 24th October will be the last chance to catch a tram from the original Birmingham Snow Hill terminus on Midland Metro with the line from there to St Paul’s being closed from the start of service the following day … Continue reading →

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Sheffield 264 update: three become one

Posted on Tuesday 6 October 2015 by Andrew Waddington

The major overhaul of Sheffield 264 at Beamish Museum reached a landmark this month, when the three main components which make up the tramcar were finally reunited. The upper deck, lower deck and truck have all been tackled separately but … Continue reading →

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Urbos 3 36 starts testing

Posted on Tuesday 6 October 2015 by Gareth Prior

36 – the penultimately delivered Urbos 3 – has now started testing across the Midland Metro network leaving just two further examples of the 21 strong class of trams to start the commissioning process on the mainline. The tram was … Continue reading →

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Travel on NET for just £1 all day on Sunday 11th October

Posted on Tuesday 6 October 2015 by Gareth Prior

Anyone who hasn’t been to Nottingham yet for a ride on the two new lines to Clifton and Chilwell will have the perfect excuse on Sunday 11th October when a full days travel will cost £1! Trams will run on … Continue reading →

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Liverpool 245 stars at the Wirral Bus and Tram Show

Posted on Monday 5 October 2015 by Gareth Prior

Sunny and warm weather once again graced a major tram event in the UK on Sunday 4th October with the 18th annual Wirral Bus and Tram Show taking place on and around the Birkenhead Heritage Tramway. The event again saw … Continue reading →

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This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Thursday 1 October 2015 by Gareth Prior

It’s another week with just the one Photo Gallery added but again its an extensive one with 200 photos included from the Blackpool Tramway 130th Anniversary events:

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Going for a ride…

Posted on Thursday 1 October 2015 by Gareth Prior

It’s almost another weekend which must mean it’s time for another tram event! On Sunday 4th October the eyes of the British Isles tramway world are turned towards Birkenhead for the annual Bus and Tram Show which will see a … Continue reading →

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Newcastle 102’s fortunes are raised

Posted on Thursday 1 October 2015 by Andrew Waddington

Another step towards a possible return to service for Newcastle 102 occurred on Wednesday 30th September, when the tram was briefly raised off its trucks. As reported previously 102 has been residing in the Crich workshop where its condition is … Continue reading →

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