Monthly Archives: December 2022

Crich Photo line-ups: Sheffield Trams – 2008

Posted on Friday 9 December 2022 by Gareth Prior

We remain in Yorkshire for today’s line-up of trams at Crich but its back to 2008 to see some of the Sheffield trams in the collection together around the depot.

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In Pictures: Winter workshop activity at Crich

Posted on Thursday 8 December 2022 by Gareth Prior

The Crich Tramway Village may currently be closed to the public with trams not due to run again until Saturday 11th March 2023 but the workshops are still a hive of activity. In preparation already for next season a number … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Supertram 116 back in fleet livery on driver training

Posted on Thursday 8 December 2022 by Gareth Prior

Not previously illustrated or even mentioned on these pages has been the return of Stagecoach Supertram’s 116 to fleet livery following the removal of its adverts for XPO Logistics. Since the vinyls were taken off it seems the tram has … Continue reading →

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Squeezy trams to be included in special packs for Christmas in Edinburgh

Posted on Thursday 8 December 2022 by Gareth Prior

Edinburgh Trams are teaming up with organisers of the city’s Christmas Markets to provide sensory backpacks for children and adults who may find the festive environment overwhelming. Special squeezy Edinburgh Trams toys will be included in the packs which are … Continue reading →

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The Number 20: Manchester Metrolink 3020

Posted on Thursday 8 December 2022 by Gareth Prior

Back to a modern tramway for today’s “The Number 20” with a visit to Manchester Metrolink.

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15 Years Apart: Stagecoach Supertram 102

Posted on Thursday 8 December 2022 by Gareth Prior

We take a look at a modern tram in 2007 and 2022 in today’s edition of “15 Years Apart” with a trip north to Sheffield.

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In Pictures: West Midlands Metro terminates at The Royal

Posted on Wednesday 7 December 2022 by Gareth Prior

Over the weekend of 3rd-5th December, West Midlands Metro services from Edgbaston Village were terminating at The Royal to allow for maintenance works to take place on the Wisbone bridge in Wolverhampton. Services started as normal on Saturday 3rd December … Continue reading →

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Metro services between Pelaw and South Shields set to resume 12th December

Posted on Wednesday 7 December 2022 by Gareth Prior

Nexus have confirmed that services on the Tyne and Wear Metro between Pelaw and South Shields should resume on Monday 12th December, a week later than originally than planned, with testing of the line now underway. The line has been … Continue reading →

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Spot the reindeer in Nottingham!

Posted on Wednesday 7 December 2022 by Gareth Prior

You may have noticed that its beginning to look a lot like Christmas! And Nottingham Express Transit are getting into the festive spirit with, amongst other activities, the naming of nine trams after Rudolph and the other reindeer.

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Crich Photo line-ups: Leeds Trams – 2019

Posted on Wednesday 7 December 2022 by Gareth Prior

We have a more recent line-up on the Crich depot fan for you today as we take a look at a five tram line-up featuring trams from Leeds.

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The Number 20: Gateshead 5

Posted on Wednesday 7 December 2022 by Gareth Prior

Today’s edition of “The Number 20” features a tram which is no longer numbered 20 but used to be! Its Gateshead 5.

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In Pictures: The new arrivals settle in at Carlton Colville!

Posted on Tuesday 6 December 2022 by Gareth Prior

Last week saw the news that the East Anglia Transport Museum had increased their tram collection by a further two examples with the transfer of Blackpool duo, Brush 625 and Balloon 726. Previously owned by the Fylde Transport Trust the … Continue reading →

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Two new directors appointed to UKTram Board of Directors

Posted on Tuesday 6 December 2022 by Gareth Prior

The UKTram board has been boosted by the election of two new directors during the organisation’s Annual General Meeting at the start of December. Sophie Allison, Interim Managing Director at West Midlands Metro, and Colin Robey, Chair of the UK … Continue reading →

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15 Years Apart: London Transport 1622

Posted on Tuesday 6 December 2022 by Gareth Prior

In today’s edition of “15 Years Apart” we feature a tram at the Crich Tramway Village. As with many of the collection there differences between 2007 and 2022 are few and far between although it has at least received some … Continue reading →

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Crich Photo line-ups: South Coast Trams – 2017

Posted on Tuesday 6 December 2022 by Gareth Prior

Not all line-ups on the depot fan need stretch the entire width with some themes only requiring a small selection of trams. That is the case for today’s line-up which includes two trams from the South Coast.

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In Pictures: Newhaven construction progress

Posted on Monday 5 December 2022 by Gareth Prior

The latest Trams to Newhaven email newsletter tells us that it is still the plan that the main construction works for the project will be completed during 2022 (so that will be within the next month then!) although there will … Continue reading →

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Vehicles identified as being for Cairo seen at Southampton

Posted on Monday 5 December 2022 by Gareth Prior

When departing on a cruise from Southampton recently some unidentified rail vehicles were spotted on the quayside. Can you help Mike Norris with identifying where they were heading or any other information about them? There are no discernible markings on … Continue reading →

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Out and About: Around Starr Gate Depot in Blackpool

Posted on Monday 5 December 2022 by Gareth Prior

For this “Out and About” we’re in Blackpool for some shots taken outside Starr Gate Depot.

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The Number 20: Stagecoach Supertram 120

Posted on Monday 5 December 2022 by Gareth Prior

Having now exhausted those trams which still carry the number 20 we now start to get a little more creative for “The Number 20”, although its not taken mush thought this time around! The next tram we take a look … Continue reading →

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15 Years Apart: Seaton Tramway 8

Posted on Monday 5 December 2022 by Gareth Prior

Its time for another edition of the then and now series “15 Years Apart” and this time we downsize as we head to the 2’9” gauge tramway in Seaton Devon to catch a glimpse of a tram in 2007 and … Continue reading →

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