It is time again to bring you a round-up of when and where you can enjoy a ride on a traditional tram with the British Isles over the next week. The highlight of this period looks set to be the relaunch of London County Council 106 into service at the Crich Tramway Village during the Classic London event (13th and 14th June) whilst on the Isle of Man the intensive TT service on the Manx Electric Railway is coming to a close with the last operation of this timetable due on Friday 12th June. Looking further ahead Sunday 21st June will see the next operation of the Gold timetable in Blackpool but more on that next week…
Beamish: The Living Museum of the North
Current Status: Open daily from 1000 to 1700.
More info @ http://www.beamish.org.uk.
Birkenhead Heritage Tramway
Current Status: Operates every Saturday and Sunday between 1300 and 1700. Also operates on August bank holiday Monday and Wednesdays-Fridays during school holidays.
Timetable in operation: Trams depart Taylor Street every half hour between 1250 and 1620 returning from Woodside between 1305 and 1635 using 1 tram.
Next Special Event: Superhero Day – Saturday 15th August
More info @ http://www.mtps.co.uk
Blackpool Tramway
Current Status: Operates weekends until Sunday 9th November plus school holidays and Bank Holidays.
Timetable in operation:
Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th June, Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th June, Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th July, Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th July – Blue timetable (2 trams in service running between Pleasure Beach and North Pier up to every 20 minutes from 1000-1700)
Saturday 20th June – Green timetable (4 trams in service running between Pleasure Beach and Little Bispham every 20 minutes from 1000-1800)
Sunday 21st June – Gold timetable (6+ trams in service) running including the only opportunity this year to ride on the heritage fleet to Starr Gate in passenger service. Full details to follow.
Wednesday 17th June – Ride & Dine Wednesday
Please note these dates are only for approximately the next month, for details of operating information beyond either see the Events Diary or visit the link below.
More info @ https://www.facebook.com/BlackpoolHeritageTramTours
Crich Tramway Village
Current Status: Open daily until Sunday 1st November.
Next special events:
Classic London – Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th June (Full Event Preview at http://www.britishtramsonline.co.uk/news/?p=11477)
More info @ http://www.tramway.co.uk
Douglas Horse Tramway
Current Status: Running daily until Sunday 13th September
Timetable in operation: First tram departs Strathallan at 0900 and then every 20 minutes until 1720. Return journeys commence from the Sea Terminal at 0920 and then every 20 minutes until 1740.
More info @ http://www.douglas.gov.im/index.php/leisure/horse-trams#.VQsem2dyaM8
East Anglia Transport Museum
Current Status: Open Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays plus selected school holidays.
Open: Open every Thursday, Saturday & Sunday until summer school holidays. Opening hours 1200 until 1630.
Next Special Event: 50th Anniversary of the Museum Site – Saturday 4th (1200-1630) & Sunday 5th July (1030-1630)
More info @ http://www.eatm.org.uk/index.html
Great Orme Tramway
Current Status: Daily operation until end of October.
Timetable in operation: Trams every 20 minutes between 1000 and 1800.
More info @ http://www.greatormetramway.co.uk/index.asp
Heaton Park Tramway
Current Status: Closed this weekend due to electrical works, but expected to re-open on Saturday 20th June. Normally open every Saturday & Sunday. Trams run between 1200 and 1600.
Next special event: Blackpool Event – Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th August
More info @ http://www.heatonparktramway.co.uk
Manx Electric Railway
Current Status: Daily operation.
Timetables in operation:
Until Friday 12th June – Timetable FH (21 departures from Derby Castle each day between 0840 and 2140, 3 of which only run as far as Laxey – same southbound journey platform)
Saturday 13th June to Friday 17th July – Timetable C (11 services in each direction including 9 full length journeys). On all Wednesdays during this period and Fridays until 26th June evening services run between Derby Castle and Laxey, from Friday 3rd July evening services also run through to Ramsey)
For full details on forthcoming services on the Manx Electric Railway please visit the official website below.
Next special event: Manx Heritage Transport Festival – Wednesday 29th July to Sunday 2nd August
Seaton Tramway
Current Status: Daily operation.
Timetables in operation:
Until Friday 10th July – Blue Timetable (trams every 20 minutes from Seaton between 1000 and 1700 with return trips from Colyton between 1030 and 1730)
Saturday 11th July to Monday 31st August – Red Timetable (trams every 20 minutes from Seaton between 1000 and 1700 with return trips between 1030 and 1730 – extra journeys run at busy times)
For full details on forthcoming services on the Seaton Tramway please visit the official website below.
More info @ http://www.tram.co.uk
Snaefell Mountain Railway
Current Status: Daily operation.
Timetables in operation:
Until Friday 12th June –Timetable FH (20 return trips up the mountain between 0945 and 2015)
Saturday 13th June to Friday 17th July – Timetable C (services every 30 minutes between 1015 and 1545). Evening services run every Wednesday and Friday.
Summerlee – The Museum of Scottish Industrial Life
Current Status: Open daily between 1000 and 1700.
Opening hours: 1000-1700. One tram is usually in service each day.
More info @ http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/summerlee
The information provided above is given in good faith and is correct to the best of our knowledge. If you know of any errors please contact us by using the comments section below or by emailing gareth@britishtramsonline.co.uk.
London County Council 106 will be relaunched into service on Saturday 13th June and has recently been undergoing final testing at Crich ahead of this. Here it is seen alongside Chesterfield 7 on 9th June. (Photograph courtesy of Crich Tramway Village)