Daily Archives: Thursday 19 May 2016

Flexity 015 stars on Coronation Street

Posted on Thursday 19 May 2016 by Andrew Waddington

After a filming session on 11th April, scenes shot in Blackpool were aired on ITV’s long-running soap opera Coronation Street on Monday 16th May. This included a brief appearance by Flexity 015 which was used for a stunt which almost … Continue reading →

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Blackpool Standard 143 under assessment

Posted on Thursday 19 May 2016 by Andrew Waddington

The appearance of Blackpool Standard car 143 in the Body Shop at Rigby Road last September for the tramway’s 130th anniversary weekend created much interest, particularly as it was suggested that this may be the first step towards a return … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Balloon 719 & Brush 622

Posted on Thursday 19 May 2016 by Gareth Prior

A fairly modern image for you tonight for the latest installment of Picture in Time as we once again head up to the Blackpool Tramway and catch a pair of trams running along Lord Street in 2009 – Balloon Car … Continue reading →

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