Hull 96 may have now entered service at the Heaton Park Tramway – but we are now moving very slightly back in time to eight days before the launch took place, when the immaculate tram completed its first test run along the full length of the tramway since restoration work began. The date was Saturday 3rd October, and we are pleased to bring you some images of 96‘s first test runs on this rather foggy day.
In order to ensure that the launch event had the greatest possible impact, pictures of the tram following its repaint were rationed to the public but now that it has returned to service we are able to post these pictures, taken by tramway volunteer Joe Savage.
Of interest, although Hull 96 was launched on 11th October a few small jobs remain outstanding before it can really be considered complete. The most obvious one is the re-fitting of its platform doors following some attention, which will no doubt be appreciated by crews when the tram resumes its previous role as the first choice winter service car!
What a stunner – great work everyone involved!
Must plan a return visit to Heaton Park soon.