Daily Archives: Saturday 16 February 2019

Another busy winter at Derby Castle Works

Posted on Saturday 16 February 2019 by Gareth Prior

Each winter the Manx Electric Railway may close to the public but that doesn’t mean everyone takes a break until the following spring – far from it! Once again this winter Derby Castle Sheds have been a hive of activity … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Croydon Tramlink 2545

Posted on Saturday 16 February 2019 by Gareth Prior

The southernmost modern tram system in the UK is that which serves South London, now known as London Tramlink when it first start services it was more location specific as Croydon Tramlink. Over the next few weeks we will be … Continue reading →

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Manchester 765 on test at Beamish

Posted on Saturday 16 February 2019 by Gareth Prior

Following on from its recent move across from Heaton Park Tramway to Beamish, Friday 15th February saw an important step towards the tram entering service in the north east with Manchester 765 being tested around the museum circuit.

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Car hit by tram on Airport line road crossing

Posted on Saturday 16 February 2019 by Gareth Prior

Manchester Metrolink services to the Airport were disrupted for approximately an hour on Tuesday 12th February after a car “strayed onto the tracks” and was hit by a tram close to the stop at Northern Moor. No injuries were reported.

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