Monthly Archives: December 2021

Picture in Time: Blackpool Balloon 726

Posted on Friday 10 December 2021 by Gareth Prior

In this edition of “Picture in Time” we are taking another look at one of the all over adverts carried on a Blackpool tram over the years – and its one which is still to be found on the featured … Continue reading →

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15 Years Apart: Blackpool Balloon 715

Posted on Friday 10 December 2021 by Gareth Prior

Its time for another edition of “15 Years Apart” and we return to Blackpool today to take a look at another of the ubiquitous Balloon Cars.

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In Pictures: Tram back in Birmingham City Centre – for new ITV detective drama

Posted on Thursday 9 December 2021 by Gareth Prior

Whilst there has yet to be an announcement about the return of passenger trams on West Midlands Metro (the initial “at least four week” runs out at the end of tomorrow), Thursday 9th December did see a tram out in … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Blackpool extension overhead in place up to the terminus

Posted on Thursday 9 December 2021 by Gareth Prior

We may not now be seeing major progress each day in the construction work for the Blackpool Tramway extension along Talbot Road but that doesn’t mean nothing is happening as there has still been some significant work taking place over … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Trams to join in with Christmas Jumper Day

Posted on Thursday 9 December 2021 by Gareth Prior

Friday 10th December will be Christmas Jumper Day again in 2021 with the aim being to raise as much money as possible for Save the Children to help children get the food, healthcare and education they need to take on … Continue reading →

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Out and About: Driver Training in Blackpool

Posted on Thursday 9 December 2021 by Gareth Prior

We’ve all heard about driver shortages affecting services on the Blackpool Tramway this year and in order to combat these there have been regular driver training cars out on the line as we see in this latest edition of “Out … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: New pedestrian crossing in Edinburgh

Posted on Wednesday 8 December 2021 by Gareth Prior

A previously unofficial crossing used by both pedestrians and cyclists close to the Edinburgh Park Station tramstop has become official after work to install all the associated safety features was completed during November.

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In Pictures: Saltburn Cliff Lift

Posted on Wednesday 8 December 2021 by Gareth Prior

Originally opening in 1884 the Saltburn Cliff Lift is the oldest water balanced funicular which is still operational in Great Britain. It links the town of Saltburn with the only pleasure pier on the whole North East and Yorkshire coast … Continue reading →

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15 Years Apart: Sheffield 74

Posted on Wednesday 8 December 2021 by Gareth Prior

Its time for another edition of “15 Years Apart” as we return to the Crich Tramway Village to take a look at one of the trams in the collection in both 2006 and 2021.

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Reindeer return to Edinburgh Trams!

Posted on Tuesday 7 December 2021 by Gareth Prior

After understandably not making an appearance in 2020 – Covid restrictions obviously meant they weren’t allowed into Scotland! – the Edinburgh Trams reindeer are back for the festive season in 2021! The names of all nine of Santa’s reindeer will … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Safety measures continue to go in at Bilston Central

Posted on Tuesday 7 December 2021 by Gareth Prior

Whilst services on the West Midlands Metro continue to be suspended as a result of the cracks on the trams (the at least four weeks timeframe comes to an end this coming weekend) the chance to undertake other works on … Continue reading →

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Man dies after being hit by tram at Deansgate-Castlefield

Posted on Tuesday 7 December 2021 by Gareth Prior

A man has died after he was hit by a tram at Deansgate-Castlefield on the Manchester Metrolink network. The incident happened at approximately 2310 on Sunday 5th December with the man tragically pronounced dead on the scene. Both Greater Manchester … Continue reading →

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15 Years Apart: Blackpool Boat 227/602

Posted on Tuesday 7 December 2021 by Gareth Prior

In today’s edition of “15 Years Apart” we return to Blackpool as we take a look at a tram which has not only changed livery but also fleet number between 2006 and 2021!

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In Pictures: Metrolink 3134 arrives in Manchester

Posted on Monday 6 December 2021 by Gareth Prior

Manchester Metrolink 3134 has become the latest tram to be delivered to Queen’s Road Depot with it arriving late morning on Saturday 4th December 2021. As with all previous arrivals it made the trip across from Europe via the Rotterdam … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Let it Snow – Tyne & Wear Metro edition!

Posted on Monday 6 December 2021 by Gareth Prior

Weather wise the end of November’s “highlight” was the high winds of Storm Arwen but at the same time there was also some snowfall in various parts of the UK. One system which was affected was the Tyne and Wear … Continue reading →

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Trams in Video: Edinburgh Trams construction works

Posted on Monday 6 December 2021 by Gareth Prior

In today’s “Trams in Video” we hop aboard a bus in Edinburgh and take a ride along Leith Walk from Foot of the Walk through to York Place on 6th September 2021. As we do we see progress on the … Continue reading →

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They Ran in 2021: Sunderland 16

Posted on Monday 6 December 2021 by Gareth Prior

Our third returning photo series for December is “They Ran in 2021” (granted this exact series hasn’t run before but its the same premise as “They Ran in 2020”, just that the year has changed!). Over the next month we … Continue reading →

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Stop by Stop Nottingham Express Transit: Central – Nottingham Trent University

Posted on Sunday 5 December 2021 by Gareth Prior

Its time for another edition of “Stop by Stop” with our journey in the central section of Nottingham Express Transit continuing.

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Another car ends up on the tramway in Blackpool

Posted on Sunday 5 December 2021 by Gareth Prior

Monday 29th November saw another car crash through the concrete barriers protecting the tramway in Blackpool – although fortunately there were no injuries reported with the Ambulance service not being requested to attend the incident.

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15 Years Apart: Nottingham Express Transit 208

Posted on Sunday 5 December 2021 by Gareth Prior

Today we take another look at a tram in 2006 and 2021 to see what changes – if any! – we can spot. For the first time this year the feature of this image is a modern tram.

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