Daily Archives: Wednesday 10 May 2017

Jubilee car 761 acquired by Blackpool Heritage Trust

Posted on Wednesday 10 May 2017 by Andrew Waddington

Since the end of the traditional tramway operation in Blackpool in November 2011, great efforts have been taken to rebuild a collection of trams representing all of the different types of tramcar which formed the running fleet in the final … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: New ceiling for Sheffield 74

Posted on Wednesday 10 May 2017 by Andrew Waddington

2016 was the first year for two decades that Sheffield 74 did not operate at the Crich Tramway Village. It may be remembered that the popular Edwardian tramcar had been withdrawn from service due to excessive mould growth on its … Continue reading →

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Douglas Bay Horse Tramway suspended for 10 days

Posted on Wednesday 10 May 2017 by Gareth Prior

The Douglas Bay Horse Tramway has suspended all operations for 10 days after a number of the horses – “trammers” – were found to be experiencing a respiratory issue. This is said to be common infection amongst horses and is … Continue reading →

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Manchester Metrolink service change: Sunday 14th May

Posted on Wednesday 10 May 2017 by Gareth Prior

Further engineering works on Manchester Metrolink will see services amended on Sunday 14th May with the Altrincham, East Didsbury and Eccles lines being affected this time around.

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