Monthly Archives: April 2021

In Pictures: Sleeper replacement work underway at the Heaton Park Tramway

Posted on Saturday 24 April 2021 by Gareth Prior

The Heaton Park Tramway may still be closed to the public but that doesn’t mean that the dedicated volunteers aren’t busy – far from it! Several different jobs are being undertaken at the moment and in this article we feature … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 24th April 2021

Posted on Saturday 24 April 2021 by Gareth Prior

This week’s main site update has been uploaded and includes another two photo collections – from the archive and more recently.

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Around the World in Trams: Freiburg 259

Posted on Saturday 24 April 2021 by Gareth Prior

We head to Freiburg in Germany one last time in this edition of “Around the World in Trams”.

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Lockdown Walks: Edinburgh Trams 255

Posted on Saturday 24 April 2021 by Gareth Prior

In this latest instalment of “Lockdown Walks” we take another look at the Edinburgh Trams system.

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Track works confirmed for Nottingham Express Transit from 29th April

Posted on Friday 23 April 2021 by Gareth Prior

Nottingham Express Transit services between Nottingham Station and Old Market Square won’t run between 29th April and 10th May to allow for rail replacement works close to the Lace Market stop in the city centre during this period. A revised … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Another update from Wilko’s

Posted on Friday 23 April 2021 by Gareth Prior

After a period when it was difficult to see the progress being made on the future site of the Blackpool North Railway Station extension terminus the past few weeks have again shown tangible change. In this latest update we see … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Bradford 104

Posted on Friday 23 April 2021 by Gareth Prior

Over the next few weeks our traditional tram edition of “Picture in Time” won’t have a specific theme but will be looking at some of those trams which don’t really fit into any one location but still warrant inclusion! First … Continue reading →

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Appeal launched to restore Laxey Goods Shed

Posted on Thursday 22 April 2021 by Gareth Prior

Volunteers from the Manx Electric Railway and Great Laxey Mine Railway have launched an appeal to help restore the historic Manx Electric Railway Laxey Goods Shed – which has been the base of the volunteers for a number of high … Continue reading →

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West Midlands Metro and Seaton Tramway back government Kick Start scheme

Posted on Thursday 22 April 2021 by Gareth Prior

Young unemployed people are being given the opportunity to get their first steps on the job ladder thanks to the government’s Kickstart scheme – and both the Seaton Tramway and West Midlands Metro are backing the scheme which is aimed … Continue reading →

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Stop by Stop Nottingham Express Transit: Toton Lane line – NG2

Posted on Thursday 22 April 2021 by Gareth Prior

As we continue our journey on Nottingham Express Transit’s line to Toton Lane we reach what is possibly the stop with the shortest name on a UK tramway – NG2.

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Manx Electric Railway and Snaefell Mountain Railway announce the start of a new season

Posted on Wednesday 21 April 2021 by Gareth Prior

For anyone on the Isle of Man who has been missing their fix of the Isle of Man Transport run heritage railways and tramways the news they have been waiting for is in – services will resume on the Manx … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Construction works continue at Newhaven

Posted on Wednesday 21 April 2021 by Gareth Prior

In this latest pictorial look at progress on the construction of the Trams to Newhaven project in Edinburgh we head to the end of the line at the aforementioned Newhaven where more work is taking place. Roy Calderwood took the … Continue reading →

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Still Standing! Stamford Hill Depot, London

Posted on Wednesday 21 April 2021 by Gareth Prior

The latest first generation tramway structure we feature in “Still Standing!” is the old Stamford Hill Depot.

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M5000 3125 arrives in Manchester as 3121 returns to service

Posted on Tuesday 20 April 2021 by Gareth Prior

The latest of the M5000 trams on order for Manchester Metrolink from Bombardier has arrived at Queens Road Depot with 3125 being delivered on Saturday 17th April – back in its regular Saturday slot after the last arrival turned up … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Edinburgh Trams services into city centre suspended after fire

Posted on Tuesday 20 April 2021 by Gareth Prior

Edinburgh Trams services between York Place and West End were suspended for around four hours on Monday 19th April after a fire in the now closed Debenhams store on Princes Street led to a cordon around the shop. Trams were … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Croydon Tramlink Depot interior

Posted on Tuesday 20 April 2021 by Gareth Prior

Today “Picture in Time” is again heading to South London as we take another look at the infrastructure of the Croydon Tramlink system.

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In Pictures: Blackpool Towing Car 671 moves to St Helens

Posted on Monday 19 April 2021 by Gareth Prior

As was revealed earlier this year, Blackpool Towing car 671 has a new home with its movement to the North West Museum of Road Transport taking place on Sunday 18th April. It will be a new exhibit at the museum … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Manual point changing in Sheffield

Posted on Monday 19 April 2021 by Gareth Prior

Over the past few days there has been a fault with the automatic points at Hillsborough Corner on Stagecoach Supertram where the Blue route diverges from the Yellow route as it heads down Holme Lane. This has required the manual … Continue reading →

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Whatever Happened To? Crich Tramathon 2005 – Blackpool 166

Posted on Monday 19 April 2021 by Gareth Prior

We return to “Whatever Happened To?” today as we feature the next tram on the list of those which operated during the 2005 Tramathon at the Crich Tramway Village. That tram is Blackpool 166.

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Trams in Video: Blackpool Tramway 2011

Posted on Sunday 18 April 2021 by Gareth Prior

In 2011 the traditional Blackpool Tramway ran for the last time with it closing for the winter to allow the completion of the major upgrade to allow modern light rail vehicles to operate the day to day service. Whilst there … Continue reading →

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