Daily Archives: Saturday 23 December 2017

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Posted on Saturday 23 December 2017 by Gareth Prior

The presents are wrapped and everyone is getting excited – it must almost be Christmas! The last windows of the Advent Calendar have now been added to the website and our last main site update of 2017 is now available … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Edinburgh Trams from above

Posted on Saturday 23 December 2017 by Gareth Prior

Some unusual shots of Edinburgh Trams taken from the 7th floor of the Mercure Hotel in Princes Street. Photos by Stuart Cooke.

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In Pictures: A new name for Arena

Posted on Saturday 23 December 2017 by Gareth Prior

The stop on Stagecoach Supertram’s Yellow route to Meadowhall at Arena has had a name change in recent weeks. Gone is the Don Valley Stadium part of the name with this now replaced by Olympic Legacy Park so the full … Continue reading →

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Around the World in 18 Trams: Geneva 1801

Posted on Saturday 23 December 2017 by Gareth Prior

Into Switzerland as we continue our world tour of trams with a visit to the system in Geneva. This line originally opened in 1862 and has had mixed fortunes over the years with it being reduced to just the one … Continue reading →

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Christmas and New Year services 2017/18

Posted on Saturday 23 December 2017 by Gareth Prior

Once again we bring you an one-stop guide to all services being operated on the tram and light rail networks in the British Isles over the Christmas and New Year period 2017-18. There are no big changes in the services … Continue reading →

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British Trams Online at 15 – Loan Trams: Blackpool Brush 623

Posted on Saturday 23 December 2017 by Gareth Prior

The second Blackpool Brush Railcoach to have enjoyed an operating loan during the past 15 years is 623, and just like 630 this is also a current loan with it remaining in Blackpool.

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