Monthly Archives: May 2021

Graz 225 to be dismantled

Posted on Monday 10 May 2021 by Gareth Prior

Graz 225 – which has been owned by the Brighton Tram 53 Society since 2010 – is currently being dismantled with the Society not having the resources to give it a full restoration. The tram has been stored out in … Continue reading →

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Tyne and Wear Metro in wool and Meccano!

Posted on Monday 10 May 2021 by Gareth Prior

What do you do in lockdown when everything is closed and you have to entertain yourself? It would appear that if you are in the northeast you use the Tyne and Wear Metro as inspiration – with one of the … Continue reading →

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Whatever Happened To? Crich Tramathon 2005 – Chesterfield 7

Posted on Monday 10 May 2021 by Gareth Prior

In this latest edition of “Whatever Happened To?” we move on from the Blackpool trams which ran in passenger service and today feature Chesterfield 7.

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Update – Current services on operating systems across the British Isles

Posted on Monday 10 May 2021 by Gareth Prior

As restrictions continue to be eased we thought it was time to bring another summary of what services are being operated on tram and light rail systems across the British Isles. This is just the “public service” systems and doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Trams in Video: Seaton Tramway – a ride on board no. 4

Posted on Sunday 9 May 2021 by Gareth Prior

In this latest “Trams in Video” we are again heading down to Seaton in Devon. This time we are on board no. 4 as we take a ride from Riverside loop to Colyton during the 50th anniversary celebrations in August … Continue reading →

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Improved Tram-Train service in the evening from 16th May

Posted on Sunday 9 May 2021 by Gareth Prior

Stagecoach Supertram services to Rotherham Parkgate are to start operating to an improved frequency in the evenings from 16th May but there is still no sight of an increased daytime frequency with the service continuing to run two an hour … Continue reading →

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Lockdown Walks: Manchester Metrolink 3042

Posted on Sunday 9 May 2021 by Gareth Prior

In this latest edition of “Lockdown Walks” we take a trip out in Manchester as we view another of the M5000 trams in service.

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Manchester Metrolink Engineering Works: Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th May

Posted on Sunday 9 May 2021 by Gareth Prior

There will be major engineering works taking place on the Manchester Metrolink network over the weekend of Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th May, timed to coincide with the next planned easing of relaxations the following day. Most of the works … Continue reading →

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Metrocars 4055 and 4062 withdrawn and moved to South Shields

Posted on Saturday 8 May 2021 by Gareth Prior

It is believed that two of the Metrocars which operate on the Tyne and Wear Metro have been withdrawn and sent to the newly opened training site at South Shields. 4055 and 4062 have not been seen in service during … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 8th May 2021

Posted on Saturday 8 May 2021 by Gareth Prior

There are two Photo Galleries added to the site as part of this week’s main site update – from the USA and Crich:

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Around the World in Trams: Postlingbergbahn 501

Posted on Saturday 8 May 2021 by Gareth Prior

Our world tour is back in Europe for the next few editions as we enter Austria and take a look at the trams which operate in Linz.

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Lockdown Walks: Stagecoach Supertram 112

Posted on Saturday 8 May 2021 by Gareth Prior

In this article we take another “Lockdown Walk” in Sheffield showing the Supertram system in action.

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In Pictures: More images from the Trams to Newhaven project

Posted on Friday 7 May 2021 by Gareth Prior

Work to return trams to Newhaven in Edinburgh is continuing with excellent progress being made at several different worksites along the route which is due to open to passengers by spring 2023. In this latest pictorial update we take a … Continue reading →

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Metrolink delays after car and tram collides at Ashton West

Posted on Friday 7 May 2021 by Gareth Prior

Manchester Metrolink services on the East Manchester line were temporarily delayed on Thursday 6th May after a car and tram collided close to the stop at Ashton West. M5000 3078 was the tram involved with the car being a dark … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Graz 225

Posted on Friday 7 May 2021 by Gareth Prior

Last week’s “Picture in Time” saw us feature a tram which has made its way to Summerlee and so we do the same this time out as we feature a tram which was once part of the fleet there but … Continue reading →

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And another! Douglas Horse Tramway 11 arrives in Birkenhead

Posted on Thursday 6 May 2021 by Gareth Prior

You’d think that one new tram arriving at the Wirral Transport Museum in a week would be enough wouldn’t you? But no, the Merseyside Tramway Preservation Society have welcomed a second horse tram from the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway with … Continue reading →

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First phase of Metro depot demolition works completed

Posted on Thursday 6 May 2021 by Gareth Prior

As well as supplying a fleet of new trains to operate on the Tyne and Wear Metro network, Stadler have also been contracted to rebuild the main depot at Gosforth with VolkerFitzpatrick having been taken on to complete this work … Continue reading →

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Stop by Stop Nottingham Express Transit: Toton Lane line – Queens Medical Centre

Posted on Thursday 6 May 2021 by Gareth Prior

We have an elevated stop for you today as “Stop by Stop” continues its way along the Toton Lane line in Nottingham.

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Douglas Horse Tramway 47 moves to Birkenhead

Posted on Wednesday 5 May 2021 by Gareth Prior

In another of those unexpected tram moves, the Wirral Transport Museum at Taylor Street in Birkenhead is now home to a derelict Douglas Bay Horse Tramway tramcar with no. 47 having arrived at the museum on Tuesday 4th May 2021. … Continue reading →

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More trams to run in Blackpool from 16th May

Posted on Wednesday 5 May 2021 by Gareth Prior

Almost as soon as we put one article up saying surely tram services will increase frequency in Blackpool as restrictions are continued to be eased then we have to write another saying exactly that! Sunday 16th May – the day … Continue reading →

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