Daily Archives: Friday 19 April 2024

Testing to start on Blackpool Tramway extension on 23rd April

Posted on Friday 19 April 2024 by Gareth Prior

Tuesday 23rd April will be the day that many have been waiting for – trams will start testing on Talbot Road as the Blackpool Tramway extension approaches an opening date. OK, its not really the start of testing, more a … Continue reading →

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Manchester Horse Tram L53 swaps Greater Manchester museums for the weekend!

Posted on Friday 19 April 2024 by Gareth Prior

Here’s a tram loan you probably didn’t see coming – and you’ll need to be quick to see it as Manchester Eades Reversible horse tram L53 has headed to the Greater Manchester Museum of Transport for display during their special … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Balloon 700

Posted on Friday 19 April 2024 by Gareth Prior

We return to Blackpool for the next few weeks in “Picture in Time”. Once again Donald Brooks is the photographer to start things off on the northern section of the tramway.

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