Monthly Archives: June 2018

In Pictures: Midland Metro extension progress

Posted on Saturday 2 June 2018 by Gareth Prior

Over the next few years the one UK tram system which is set to enjoy major expansion will be Midland Metro (as we can still call it for the next 4 weeks!) with work underway at both ends of the … Continue reading →

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Brief disruption for horse tram services

Posted on Saturday 2 June 2018 by Gareth Prior

The Douglas Bay Horse Tramway will be suspended for an hour on two days of TT Race Week to help ease congestion of Douglas sea front. No trams will run between 1700 and 1800 on Monday 4th and Wednesday 6th … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Yes, its another advert on Edinburgh Trams!

Posted on Friday 1 June 2018 by Gareth Prior

Sometimes you just have to be grateful to Edinburgh Trams for providing us with news to report on! The number of trams in standard fleet colours continues to reduce with now only three remaining following the application of a new … Continue reading →

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Ratchet Car 14 restoration approaches a conclusion

Posted on Friday 1 June 2018 by Gareth Prior

The extensive restoration of Manx Electric Railway “Ratchet” 14 is continuing a pace with the car still on target to be completed in time for September’s MER 125 event (1st to 8th September if you’ve forgotten the dates!).

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