Monthly Archives: February 2018

In Pictures: And now Edinburgh Trams 257 receives vinyls

Posted on Sunday 11 February 2018 by Gareth Prior

The advertising vinyl revolution in Edinburgh sees no signs of slowing down with another tram receiving an advert for a new campaign from Johnnie Walker urging people not to drink and drive. The tram in question is 257 which receives … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Trackwork completed at Crich

Posted on Sunday 11 February 2018 by Andrew Waddington

The winter track renewal work at Crich Tramway Village has now been completed, and on Saturday 10th February, London Tramlink 058 was used to test the new rails, before completing a full run along the entire length of the demonstration … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Yet more shunting at Crich on February 10th!

Posted on Saturday 10 February 2018 by Andrew Waddington

Barely a week seems to go by without a fairly major shunting operation at Crich Tramway Village, and the latest such exercise took place on Saturday 10th February. Depot 2 is currently devoid of trams due to the ongoing depot … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Manchester Metrolink 1001

Posted on Saturday 10 February 2018 by Gareth Prior

We head back to Manchester for this image from the archives as Picture in Time lands just over 10 years ago in December 2007.

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Summer Hill Stables proposed for Protected Register

Posted on Saturday 10 February 2018 by Gareth Prior

The Department of Environment, Food & Agriculture have confirmed that are to submit proposals to enter the historic Summer Hill Stables, used by the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway since construction in 1877, in the Isle of Man Protected Buildings Register … Continue reading →

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First of new longer Luas trams enters service

Posted on Friday 9 February 2018 by Gareth Prior

Wednesday 7th February saw the introduction of the first of the new longer trams into service on Luas’ Green Line. Alstom Citadis 5027 – which was the first of seven 55 metre trams to be delivered to Dublin on 13th … Continue reading →

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Blackpool North Station extension “hold-up” claims denied

Posted on Friday 9 February 2018 by Gareth Prior

The plans for trams to run to Blackpool North Station are still progressing as expected Councillors have been told despite claims to the contrary. At a recent council meeting, Cllr Tony Williams – who to give him his credit has … Continue reading →

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RAIB release urgent safety advice after buggy drag incident

Posted on Thursday 8 February 2018 by Gareth Prior

The aftermath of the buggy drag incident on Nottingham Express Transit in December is continuing with the RAIB finding it necessary to release urgent safety advice to all tram operators in the UK. This is advising that tram drivers should … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Coronation 663

Posted on Thursday 8 February 2018 by Gareth Prior

One of the most popular trams to have featured in our archive photo series is Blackpool Coronation 663 and in today’s edition it is included again with an image dating from July 1972.

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In Pictures: Sunderland Point tram update

Posted on Wednesday 7 February 2018 by Gareth Prior

Back in January we included a story on a tram body which had been featured in a special Lune Tube film with the suggestion that it was an old Bradford tram although there was some debate that it may have … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Kirnitzschtal 2 with trailer 22

Posted on Tuesday 6 February 2018 by Gareth Prior

We resume our world tour of trams with a trip to Germany where we take a look at the Kirnitzschtalbahn which is in the Saxony region.

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In Pictures: Crumpsall works progress

Posted on Monday 5 February 2018 by Gareth Prior

As we reported in January the footbridge over the tracks at Crumpsall has been removed as part of the stop upgrade works taking place to allow services from the Trafford Park line to turn there from 2020 as well as … Continue reading →

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This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Sunday 4 February 2018 by Gareth Prior

It is finally time for our first proper main site update of 2018 as we bring you two new Photo Galleries:

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Picture in Time: South Yorkshire Supertram 12

Posted on Saturday 3 February 2018 by Gareth Prior

The early days of the South Yorkshire Supertram are featured in today’s Picture in Time.

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First track laid on Trafford Park line

Posted on Friday 2 February 2018 by Gareth Prior

Showing that things never seem to stay still on Manchester Metrolink the first track has now been laid on the Trafford Park line – ahead of its scheduled opening in 2020. The first track was laid at Parkway Circle with … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: First Gold event of 2018 in Blackpool

Posted on Thursday 1 February 2018 by Andrew Waddington

Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours kicked off 2018 in splendid style on the weekend of 27th & 28th January, with a special ‘Gold’ weekend featuring a regular service to Starr Gate and a larger than usual number of heritage tours operating … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Jubilee 762 & Balloon 712

Posted on Thursday 1 February 2018 by Gareth Prior

Today we are back in 1987 for this latest archive view from Blackpool as we take a look at two trams operating on the Prom during the main summer season.