Daily Archives: Wednesday 15 August 2018

Sheffield 510 returns to service

Posted on Wednesday 15 August 2018 by Andrew Waddington

After just over a year out of service, Sheffield 510 returned to use at the Crich Tramway Village on Wednesday 15th August. The tram had been involved in a mishap – details of which were never fully clarified – which … Continue reading →

Posted in Crich Tramway Village | Comments Off on Sheffield 510 returns to service

New Seaton terminus officially opened

Posted on Wednesday 15 August 2018 by Gareth Prior

Although it has been welcoming passengers for six weeks the new Seaton Tramway terminus in the town of the same name was officially opened on Saturday 11th August in a special evening ceremony which showcased the flexibility of the new … Continue reading →

Posted in Seaton Tramway | Comments Off on New Seaton terminus officially opened

Centenary car 642 launch date announced

Posted on Wednesday 15 August 2018 by Andrew Waddington

After unveiling the new look of Centenary car 642 Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours have now announced that, subject to availability, the tram will be in use on the enhanced four-car service running between Pleasure Beach and Little Bispham on Sunday … Continue reading →

Posted in Blackpool Tramway | Comments Off on Centenary car 642 launch date announced

A Railcoach on the road!

Posted on Wednesday 15 August 2018 by Andrew Waddington

The project to recreate an English Electric Railcoach for operation in Blackpool has been officially re-started, with tramcar 279 on the move again. The tram, which has been stored at Rigby Road for several years in a partially restored condition, … Continue reading →

Posted in Blackpool Tramway, Fylde Transport Trust | 3 Comments