Daily Archives: Tuesday 18 June 2019

And then there were three! Nexus announces final shortlist for new trains

Posted on Tuesday 18 June 2019 by Gareth Prior

Nexus have announced the final shortlist of three firms who will be asked to submit best and final offers to supply a fleet of new 42 trains for the Tyne and Wear Metro with delivery due from the end of … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Trams in action at Beamish

Posted on Tuesday 18 June 2019 by Gareth Prior

Saturday 15th June saw a Morris Car Rally take place at Beamish which gave some extra photo opportunities alongside the operating trams. A three car service was running on this day which included three resident double deckers: Sunderland 16, Blackpool … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Balloon 705

Posted on Tuesday 18 June 2019 by Gareth Prior

We head back 50 years or so for the next few weeks of our Blackpool archive photo series for some images of a bygone era on the Fylde Coast, starting off with the first of the Balloon Cars to be … Continue reading →

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