Daily Archives: Sunday 28 February 2016

Update on the Trawler

Posted on Sunday 28 February 2016 by Andrew Waddington

The overhaul work on Blackpool’s illuminated Trawler 737 is continuing to make good progress. The tram has been residing in the Paint Shop for the last few weeks, and its repaint is now virtually complete with the car now looking … Continue reading →

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Boating in February!

Posted on Sunday 28 February 2016 by Andrew Waddington

The second ‘Winter Gold’ heritage tram running weekend in Blackpool took place over the weekend of 27th & 28th February, once again putting a fine selection of historic trams to work on the tramway. For many, the highlight – and … Continue reading →

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Blackpool’s award winning heritage trams!

Posted on Sunday 28 February 2016 by Andrew Waddington

Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours were presented with a special trophy at the Blackpool Civic Trust Awards, held on the evening of Friday 26th February in the Paradise Room at the Pleasure Beach. This is a wonderful acknowledgement of the incredible … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Croydon Tramlink 2546

Posted on Sunday 28 February 2016 by Gareth Prior

We’re off to Croydon for today’s Picture in Time image as we head back to opening day in 2000 of the line to New Addington with a photo of one of the trams which received an all over advert at … Continue reading →

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