Monthly Archives: June 2019

Picture in Time: Dudley, Stourbridge & District 5

Posted on Thursday 6 June 2019 by Gareth Prior

Off to the West Midlands for our latest foray into the archives as we head to the Black Country Living Museum to take a look at the tram which was the mainstay of the service for many years and has … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: New look for NET Incentro’s

Posted on Wednesday 5 June 2019 by Gareth Prior

As we reported last month all 15 of Nottingham Express Transit’s original Bombardier build Incentro trams are currently undergoing a refurbishment in a £3.5 million project which is said to “future-proof” the network. Whilst a lot of the work will … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Supertram trackworks move on to area two

Posted on Wednesday 5 June 2019 by Gareth Prior

The Stagecoach Supertram rail replacement works have now moved onto 2019’s area two with the main work due to take place in the Shalesmoor area. Once again this will see changes for the Yellow and Blue routes with no trams … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Horse trams and diesels run on Horse Tramway

Posted on Wednesday 5 June 2019 by Gareth Prior

Last month when preparations for the return of services on the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway were in full swing there were a couple of visitors to the newly laid rails. We have previously seen the Manx Electric Railway works diesel … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Beside the Seaside at Crich

Posted on Tuesday 4 June 2019 by Gareth Prior

Over the past few years one event which has become more and more popular at the Crich Tramway Village has been Beside the Seaside. Taking place over nine days with extra attractions such as a Fun Fair and seaside entertainment … Continue reading →

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NET Open Day announced

Posted on Tuesday 4 June 2019 by Gareth Prior

There will be a unique opportunity to see behind the scenes at Nottingham Express Transit’s Wilkinson Street Depot with a special open day on Friday 7th June. The event will include a guided tour as well as a chance to … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Centenary 648

Posted on Tuesday 4 June 2019 by Gareth Prior

2011 is again the year for today’s Blackpool Picture in Time image with one of the Centenary Cars featuring.

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In Review: Rail Guide Light Rail & Heritage Railways 2019

Posted on Monday 3 June 2019 by Gareth Prior

Over the past few years the number of books available providing general information and stock lists of tramway and light rail systems in the British Isles has been increasing and the latest release onto the market is Rail Guide Light … Continue reading →

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Metrolink punctuality remains consistent

Posted on Monday 3 June 2019 by Gareth Prior

Punctuality and reliability on Manchester Metrolink has remained consistent as the latest performance figures are released. These statistics relate to period one of the 2019/20 year and are between 1st and 27th April with 91.5% of all trams departing less … Continue reading →

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Extra Metro services for the Spice Girls

Posted on Monday 3 June 2019 by Gareth Prior

With the Spice Girls currently touring the country much to the delight of their fans the Tyne and Wear Metro have announced that they will be running extra services when they perform at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light on Thursday 6th … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Rio de Janeiro 128

Posted on Sunday 2 June 2019 by Gareth Prior

This week we stay in Rio de Janeiro but instead of the historic Santa Teresa tramway we look at the modern light rail system.

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In Pictures: Latest from Beamish

Posted on Sunday 2 June 2019 by Gareth Prior

The past week has seen the May Half Term school holidays across the UK, a week where traditionally things really start to ramp up with various tourist attractions enjoying higher visitor numbers and Beamish was no different. On a visit … Continue reading →

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More Metrolink delays after car collisions

Posted on Sunday 2 June 2019 by Gareth Prior

It has been another week of cars colliding with trams on Manchester Metrolink with two incidents at either end of the week seeing delays to the service. Incidents happened on Monday 27th May in the city centre and Friday 31st … Continue reading →

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This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Sunday 2 June 2019 by Gareth Prior

We have a double helping of Photo Galleries for you this week – both coming from the northwest of England:

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Changes at British Trams Online

Posted on Sunday 2 June 2019 by Gareth Prior

Changes are part and parcel of life and this week sees a fairly significant change in the editorial team at British Trams Online as it will be the last week that Andrew Wadington will be writing for the website.

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Horse Trams start running again

Posted on Saturday 1 June 2019 by Gareth Prior

Not previously reported on these pages but on Friday 24th May public services started running once again on the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway. As we’ve mentioned previously the start of this season will see a much shorter tramway in operation … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Luas 3005

Posted on Saturday 1 June 2019 by Gareth Prior

Across the Irish Sea for the start of a few images from Dublin’s Luas system today as Picture in Time continues.

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In Pictures: A closer look at Warrington 28

Posted on Saturday 1 June 2019 by Andrew Waddington

For the past several years the Merseyside Tramway Preservation Society have been quietly making some seriously impressive progress on the reconstruction of the last surviving Warrington tramcar in existence – to be known when completed as Warrington 28. MTPS volunteer … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Pomona Spring Bank Holiday weekend works

Posted on Saturday 1 June 2019 by Gareth Prior

Our presumption that the closure of the Eccles line over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend would see the Eccles line and the extension to Trafford Park connected has proven to be incorrect as nothing of the sort happened! The line … Continue reading →

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