Daily Archives: Saturday 9 May 2020

Western Train gets a repaint as Heritage Tram Tours launch online shop

Posted on Saturday 9 May 2020 by Gareth Prior

Whilst the majority of restoration and overhaul work on trams across the UK has been suspended during lockdown there are still a few projects which have been able to be continued, and one such job is the overhaul on Blackpool’s … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Auckland 44

Posted on Saturday 9 May 2020 by Gareth Prior

Another look at trams in the collection at MOTAT in Auckland today and we feature another of the “home” trams.

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So Nearly, Not Quite! Blackpool Balloon 718

Posted on Saturday 9 May 2020 by Gareth Prior

We’ve been here before! Previously in this series we have been on the approach to Victoria Street stop in Fleetwood with a road vehicle getting in the way and that is exactly what happened to me again in this image … Continue reading →

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Metro ticket gates back in use

Posted on Saturday 9 May 2020 by Gareth Prior

Ticket gates at 13 key stations on the Tyne and Wear Metro have been returned to use with added social distancing measures now in place. When restrictions were first introduced on the network the ticket machines were temporarily left open … Continue reading →

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