Daily Archives: Sunday 26 April 2020

Trams in Video: Southend Pier Railway

Posted on Sunday 26 April 2020 by Gareth Prior

In this edition of “Trams in Video” we are off to the seaside and a visit to the Southend Pier Railway in October 2019. Whilst plans are now in hand to replace the trains in use on the railway we … Continue reading →

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TfL warn of cash shortage as workers start to be furloughed

Posted on Sunday 26 April 2020 by Gareth Prior

Transport for London have confirmed that they are to place 7,000 staff – whose work has been reduced or paused as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic – on furlough from Monday 27th April. This news comes after Mayor of … Continue reading →

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Whatever Happened To? Blackpool Boat 600

Posted on Sunday 26 April 2020 by Gareth Prior

The next tram we take a look at that ran over the final weekend of the traditional Blackpool Tramway in November 2011 is Boat 600, which was the only one of the Open Boat Cars to run during the weekend.

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What’s New on British Trams Online?

Posted on Sunday 26 April 2020 by Gareth Prior

Back into the archives for another double-helping of photos this week:

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