Daily Archives: Sunday 10 April 2016

Trailer T7 to be reborn

Posted on Sunday 10 April 2016 by Andrew Waddington

Following a great deal of upheaval, it has been confirmed that the ownership of Blackpool Trailer 687 has changed once again, with the tram now becoming an official member of the Fleetwood Heritage Leisure Trust’s collection. Plans have also been … Continue reading →

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Burton & Ashby 14 to run in 2017?

Posted on Sunday 10 April 2016 by Andrew Waddington

Amazing news from the Statfold Barn Railway concerns Burton & Ashby 14, which was famously repatriated from the USA last year and securely housed in one of the centre’s buildings. Since its arrival not much has been heard about the … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Manchester Metrolink 1001

Posted on Sunday 10 April 2016 by Gareth Prior

We head back 21 years to 1995 for today’s edition of Picture in Time with a view of the very first of the T68s constructed for Manchester Metrolink – 1001.

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Sheffield 264 returns to service

Posted on Sunday 10 April 2016 by Andrew Waddington

Saturday 9th April 2016 was a historic day at Beamish Museum, not just because of the Great War Steam Fair event – but mainly because it was on this day that Sheffield 264 finally made its long-awaited return to passenger … Continue reading →

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