Monthly Archives: November 2017

In Pictures: Southend Pier Railway 8

Posted on Monday 6 November 2017 by Gareth Prior

Another of those it is a railway or is it a tramway conundrums is the line which runs along the UK’s longest pier at Southend. Still running to this day with more modern rolling stock the feature of this article … Continue reading →

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Funding appeal success in Blackpool

Posted on Sunday 5 November 2017 by Gareth Prior

Its always pleasing to be able to report some good news and there is double good news from Blackpool where not one but two recent funding appeals have reached their targets meaning work can start in earnest on a restoration … Continue reading →

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This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Sunday 5 November 2017 by Gareth Prior

We’re back this week with a couple new Photo Galleries:

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Picture in Time: Croydon Tramlink 2541

Posted on Saturday 4 November 2017 by Gareth Prior

Remaining the capital for this week’s modern Picture in Time image we are on the Croydon Tramlink system in 2002 featuring one of the original CR4000 trams – 2541.

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In Pictures: LCC Tram Trailer

Posted on Saturday 4 November 2017 by Gareth Prior

Dotted around the UK are a number of little known tram bodies in smaller transport museums which don’t get much coverage but are as important to the history of trams than those at higher profile locations. One such tram is … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: And still the works continue on Bilston Road

Posted on Friday 3 November 2017 by Gareth Prior

Our weekly look at recent progress on the track relay project along Bilston Road between Priestfield and The Royal as the steady rate of work continues ahead of the planned return of trams before Christmas. Attention is continuing on both … Continue reading →

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More overhead woe in Nottingham

Posted on Friday 3 November 2017 by Gareth Prior

Coming just a week after the previous problems there were more delays to Nottingham Express Transit services after a fault with the overhead line in the Basford area on Saturday 28th October. As with the previous weeks problems through services … Continue reading →

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NET launch new safety campaign

Posted on Friday 3 November 2017 by Gareth Prior

Nottingham Express Transit have launched a new campaign aimed at promoting key safety messages to young people asking them to use their common sense when around the trams.

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Metrolink driver assaulted on platform

Posted on Friday 3 November 2017 by Gareth Prior

A Manchester Metrolink driver was assaulted on the platform at Cornbrook in the early hours of Saturday 28th October in an unprovoked attack brining condemnation from Metrolink bosses. The driver was changing ends on the tram having just terminated from … Continue reading →

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More trackwork on Midland Metro

Posted on Friday 3 November 2017 by Gareth Prior

It isn’t just the section of Midland Metro along Bilston Road that is to see engineering works this weekend with no trams running between Black Lake and West Bromwich Central on Sunday 5th November.

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Horse Tram cavalcade to end season in Douglas

Posted on Thursday 2 November 2017 by Gareth Prior

Another year is drawing to a close at many heritage tramways across the British Isles and to celebrate the fact on the Isle of Man there will be a short Horse Tram cavalcade. Using four trams the cavalcade will depart … Continue reading →

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New planning application submitted for horse tram stables in Douglas

Posted on Thursday 2 November 2017 by Gareth Prior

A new horse tram stables could be in operation in time for the 2018 season if the latest planning application for a structure on part of the former Summerland complex is approved. Previously the Department of Infrastructure had another application … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: New cycle arrangements in Edinburgh

Posted on Thursday 2 November 2017 by Gareth Prior

One of the controversies of Edinburgh Trams since opening has been the arrangements for cyclists in the vicinity of the tracks with threats of legal action from disgruntled cycling groups and the tragic death in May of a cyclist after … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Balloon 706

Posted on Thursday 2 November 2017 by Gareth Prior

One of the most popular trams in Blackpool when operational is Princess Alice, or Open Top Balloon 706 if you want to include its number. And that is the very tram which features in today’s Picture in Time although it … Continue reading →

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Get your diaries out! First 2018 event dates announced for Crich

Posted on Wednesday 1 November 2017 by Gareth Prior

The 2017 season is yet to finish at Crich but already their website has been updated with first details of special events for 2018. There are no major changes to the regular pattern of events although the main enthusiast event … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Crich Starlight Spectacular

Posted on Wednesday 1 November 2017 by Gareth Prior

The Starlight Spectacular at Crich has firmly established itself in recent years as a popular event at the end of the season with special lighting effects and later opening allowing for some unique photo opportunities alongside various family activities. With … Continue reading →

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