Daily Archives: Saturday 8 July 2023

Metrocars head off for scrap

Posted on Saturday 8 July 2023 by Gareth Prior

The inevitable start of the scrapping programme for the Tyne and Wear Metro trains (the “Metrocars”) is underway following the departure of 4055 and 4062 from Howdon Depot at the end of June.

Posted in Tyne and Wear Metro | Comments Off on Metrocars head off for scrap

Around the World in Trams: Rome 8005

Posted on Saturday 8 July 2023 by Gareth Prior

We return to 1964 and Rome for the next edition of “Around the World in Trams”.

Posted in Around the World in Trams | Comments Off on Around the World in Trams: Rome 8005

Summerlee Tramway closed

Posted on Saturday 8 July 2023 by Gareth Prior

We normally report on there being two operational tramways in Scotland – one modern and one heritage. But whilst the modern tram system in Edinburgh has had positive news to report over the past month with the opening of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Birkenhead Heritage Tramway, Black Country Living Museum, Summerlee Museum Tramway | 5 Comments

West Midlands Metro support Acocks Green Tram Day

Posted on Saturday 8 July 2023 by Gareth Prior

Last month saw Acocks Green Library celebrate the 70th anniversary of the closure of Birmingham Corporation Tramway’s last routes with a special Tram Day featuring an extensive collection of model trams – and the West Midlands Metro were also on … Continue reading →

Posted in West Midlands Metro | 6 Comments