Monthly Archives: March 2016

Good Friday gets even better in Blackpool

Posted on Sunday 6 March 2016 by Andrew Waddington

When the 2016 operating dates for Blackpool’s heritage tram service were first announced, Good Friday was a surprising omission. However, this has now changed for the better as an amended ‘blue’ timetable will now run on this day. The amendment … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Blackpool 147 enters service at Beamish

Posted on Sunday 6 March 2016 by Andrew Waddington

Saturday 5th March saw Blackpool Standard 147 make its debut in passenger service at Beamish Museum, just seven days after it last operated in Blackpool. In between the two the tram has endured a rather prolonged and eventful road journey … Continue reading →

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Another M5000 arrives in Manchester

Posted on Sunday 6 March 2016 by Gareth Prior

M5000 3112 has arrived in Manchester with the tram being delivered to Queen’s Road Depot on Saturday 5th March. Upon arrival – shortly after midday – the tram was unloaded and moved into the workshops where initial commissioning will take … Continue reading →

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This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Sunday 6 March 2016 by Gareth Prior

Three more Photo Galleries for you this week as part of the main site update:

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Picture in Time: Midland Metro 03

Posted on Sunday 6 March 2016 by Gareth Prior

Picture in Time today heads to the West Midlands for a view dated to 2000 of Midland Metro T69 03.

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In Pictures: Rare trams in the open at Crich

Posted on Friday 4 March 2016 by Gareth Prior

As part of the continued preparations for the 2016 season at the Crich Tramway Village – home of the National Tramway Museum – work on the depot roof saw it necessary to extract all vehicles on road 4 of the … Continue reading →

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Earlier trams for Manchester Airport

Posted on Friday 4 March 2016 by Gareth Prior

Manchester Metrolink services to the Airport will start running at 0300 from Monday 21st March to help staff working on the early shift which starts at 0400. The first extra early trams will depart Firswood at 0300 arriving at the … Continue reading →

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NET set to celebrate 12 years with discounted travel

Posted on Friday 4 March 2016 by Gareth Prior

Wednesday 9th March marks the 12th anniversary of the opening of Nottingham Express Transit and the network will be celebrating the event with special offers, giveaways and activities to mark the occasion.

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Midland Metro gains ISO 9001 accreditation

Posted on Friday 4 March 2016 by Gareth Prior

Midland Metro have been awarded the ISO 9001 accreditation, an internationally respected certification which recognises high-quality operations and maintenance procedures.

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Trouble for Tramlink after fallen tree

Posted on Friday 4 March 2016 by Gareth Prior

London Tramlink services were unable to run through to Elmers End on Wednesday 2nd March after a fallen tree temporarily blocked the line. Services from Therapia Lane and West Croydon bound for Elmers End were terminating at Arena whilst the … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Trailer 681 leaves Fleetwood

Posted on Thursday 3 March 2016 by Andrew Waddington

Last week we reported the exciting news that Blackpool Trailer 681 had been moved from the Fleetwood Heritage Leisure Trust’s storage compound to undercover storage at Rigby Road, having been repatriated by the Blackpool Heritage Trust to be reunited with … Continue reading →

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Standard 147 runs at Beamish

Posted on Thursday 3 March 2016 by Andrew Waddington

After finally arriving at Beamish Museum on 2nd March following a long and eventful road journey from its home town, no time has been wasted in preparing Blackpool Standard car 147 in its temporary new home. The following day, the … Continue reading →

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An epic journey concludes for Standard 147

Posted on Wednesday 2 March 2016 by Andrew Waddington

The road journey from Blackpool to Beamish by Standard 147 finally reached its conclusion on the morning of Wednesday 2nd March, when the tram finally arrived at the North East museum. Once unloaded, Marton 31 was then placed on the … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Brush 634

Posted on Wednesday 2 March 2016 by Gareth Prior

Last time we were in Blackpool for Picture in Time we featured Brush Railcoach 634 in 1972 and it is the same tram which we take a look at again today; this time we are in 2009 and it is … Continue reading →

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T69 08 departs Wednesbury

Posted on Tuesday 1 March 2016 by Gareth Prior

Half of the T69s have now left Wednesbury Depot following the departure of 08 on Tuesday 1st March. The tram was collected by the familiar sight of a Allelys low loader to make the relatively short journey to Long Marston … Continue reading →

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Gone four seven!

Posted on Tuesday 1 March 2016 by Andrew Waddington

On Monday 29th February, Blackpool Standard car 147 bid a temporary farewell to its seaside home, departing for a loan period at Beamish Museum. This marked the first time that 147 had left Blackpool since its return home in 2000 … Continue reading →

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