They Ran in 2024

In January of each year we normally bring you a round-up of exactly which heritage trams ran during the previous year, and whilst our last review in October turned out to be the complete list as nothing else was used after that we do the same again here. This is the complete list of all heritage trams which ran in passenger use during 2024. If you notice any errors or omissions please let us know using the contact details at the end of the article.

Beamish – The Living Museum of the North

Blackpool: 31

Newcastle: 114

Oporto: 196

Sheffield: 264

Sunderland: 16

Total of 5 trams (2023: 5)

Black Country Living Museum

The tramway remains closed as redevelopment works take place at the Museum.

Total of 0 trams (2023: 0)

Blackpool Tramway

Bolton: 66

Boat: 227, 600

Brush: 631

Balloon: 700, 717, 718, 723

Illuminated Western Train, Frigate

Total of 10 trams (2023: 17)

Crich Tramway Village:

Blackpool: 40, 166, 167, 236, 630

Chesterfield: 7

Glasgow: 22

Leeds: 180, 399

Liverpool: 869

London County Council: 1, 106

London Transport: 1622

Metropolitan Electric Tramways: 331

Newcastle: 102

Oporto: 273

Sheffield: 74, 510

Total of 18 trams (2023: 15)

Douglas Bay Horse Tramway

1, 18, 21, 27, 29, 36, 42, 45

Total of 8 trams (2023: 6)

East Anglia Transport Museum

Blackpool: 11, 159, 634

London Transport: 1858

Sheffield: 513

Total of 5 trams (2023: 5)

Great Orme Tramway

4, 5, 6, 7

Total of 4 trams (2023: 4)

Heaton Park Tramway

Blackpool: 619, 623

Hull: 96

Stockport: 5

Total of 4 trams (2023: 5)

Manx Electric Railway

Motors: 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 9, 14, 16, 20, 21, 22, 32

Trailers: 19, 37, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 48, 49, 51, 54, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60

Total of 28 trams (2023: 30)

Seaton Tramway

2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 19

Total of 12 trams (2023: 12)

Snaefell Mountain Railway

1, 2, 4, 5

Total of 4 trams (2023: 4)

Statfold Barn Railway

Burton & Ashby: 14

Total of 1 tram (2023: 1)

Summerlee Museum

The tramway is currently closed and has not run since late 2022. However, a the museum is currently recruiting for a member of the technical staff which it is hoped will lead to a resumption.

Total of 0 trams (2023: 0)

Volk’s Electric Railway

4, 6, 9, 10

Total of 4 trains (2023: 6)

Wirral Heritage Tramway

The tramway remains closed during the takeover of the Museum and Tramway by Big Heritage.

Total of 0 trams (2023: 4)

Total trams operated across the British Isles for 2024: 103 (2023: 114)

Information is believed correct up to and including Tuesday 31st December 2024. This list is intended to show those trams which have run in some form of passenger service during 2024 (and thus does not include those on test/driver training) and is as accurate as possible, although errors may have occurred. Various online sources and information sent directly to us have been used to collate this information.

If you know of any mistakes or anything not included above either please leave a comment below or email gareth@britishtramsonline.co.uk.

One of the 103 heritage trams to have operated during 2024 was Blackpool 723 (one of 10 trams to have run in Blackpool itself and one of 21 Blackpool trams to have run at five locations). During The Full System Tour of 29th September 2024 the tram is seen on Talbot Road heading up to North Station. (Photograph by Steven Hughes)

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