Daily Archives: Thursday 29 September 2016

399 205 delivered to Sheffield

Posted on Thursday 29 September 2016 by Gareth Prior

The Tram-Trains may not have turned a wheel in anger as yet but on Monday 26th September the fifth of seven vehicles being built for use on Stagecoach Supertram was delivered to Nunnery Depot. The arrival of 399 205 means … Continue reading →

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2564 arrives in Croydon

Posted on Thursday 29 September 2016 by Gareth Prior

The first of the extra two Stadler Variobahn’s for London Tramlink arrived at Therapia Lane on Sunday 25th September. 2564 was transported from Stadler’s plant in Berlin via Harwich before arriving at its new home where it will now start … Continue reading →

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Blackpool 272 catches fire during Anniversary Spectacular

Posted on Thursday 29 September 2016 by Gareth Prior

On Saturday 24th September shortly before midday Blackpool Twin Car 272+T2 suffered a fire whilst operating a heritage tour from Pleasure Beach to Little Bispham. The fire broke out as the tram was on the climb between Gynn Square and … Continue reading →

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