Daily Archives: Friday 14 December 2018

A busy time in Rigby Road workshops

Posted on Friday 14 December 2018 by Gareth Prior

We reported earlier this week about how Coronation 304 was out on test but that is not all that has been happening in the Rigby Road workshops with the main focus of attention now being Standard 143 – another tram … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Glasgow 812 sees the daylight at Crich

Posted on Friday 14 December 2018 by Andrew Waddington

Glasgow 812 may have been a popular member of the Crich Tramway Village operational fleet for many years, but for some time now the enclosed Glasgow ‘Standard’ car has been out of service, awaiting its turn in the workshops for … Continue reading →

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New Supertram DVD out now!

Posted on Friday 14 December 2018 by Gareth Prior

In case you haven’t completed your Christmas shopping for that tram enthusiast in your life just yet another new DVD is out now, this time (mainly) on the Stagecoach Supertram system in Sheffield. The latest offering from Bob Hodges Transport … Continue reading →

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September Review – Blackpool: No. 7 – Brush Railcoach 621

Posted on Friday 14 December 2018 by Gareth Prior

The September 2018 event was the second successive event that Brush 621 featured at, with this tram having been restored to service in time for the 2017 version. The original Brush Car remained popular this year with passengers clambering to … Continue reading →

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September Review – Isle of Man: No. 14 – Solo Motors

Posted on Friday 14 December 2018 by Gareth Prior

The normal many have of the Manx Electric Railway is of motor and trailer working together but it is also a fairly common occurrence during quieter periods for motors to run solo which also have the major advantage of speeding … Continue reading →

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