Daily Archives: Monday 18 December 2017

Flexity 018 completes Blackpool’s latest tram order

Posted on Monday 18 December 2017 by Andrew Waddington

Following hot on the heels (wheels?) of 017, Blackpool’s tram fleet expanded again on Friday 15th December, with the arrival of Flexity 018 – the second of the two brand new trams ordered from Bombardier to assist with service demands … Continue reading →

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An early Christmas present in the Midlands

Posted on Monday 18 December 2017 by Gareth Prior

Dudley, Stourbridge & District 5 has returned to service at the Black Country Living Museum following the completion of its £120,000 overhaul. The tram re-entered service on Monday 18th December at the culmination of the five year project to get … Continue reading →

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British Trams Online at 15 – Tram Loans: Leeds 6

Posted on Monday 18 December 2017 by Gareth Prior

It was the loan which went on a lot longer than had been originally thought as Leeds 6 made the trip from the Heaton Park Tramway to Beamish.

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British Trams Online at 15 – Events: Blackpool Anniversaries

Posted on Monday 18 December 2017 by Gareth Prior

We did say when we launched this series that in order to fit everything we wanted to in we would be cheating and that is exactly what we are doing today as we look at Blackpool Anniversaries. There have been … Continue reading →

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