Daily Archives: Sunday 6 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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