Rail Map Online now featuring trams

Posted on Wednesday 9 August 2017 by Gareth Prior

Rail Map Online – an online resource of past and present railway maps – have recently started to add some tram routes to their website at http://railmaponline.com/. Recent additions have seen tram routes for the West Midlands now available along with the tramway in Rochester but there is so much more available to view.

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In Video: Supertram Citylink trams continue testing

Posted on Wednesday 9 August 2017 by Gareth Prior

As preparations continue for the introduction into service of the Citylink tram-trains on the current Stagecoach Supertram network – due to be in later summer – testing and driver training has been continuing in recent weeks. In mid-June Martin Miller paid a visit to the city with 399 205 in action.

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Picture in Time: Manx Electric Railway 42

Posted on Tuesday 8 August 2017 by Gareth Prior

We are back over to the Isle of Man for this instalment of Picture in Time with a view of one of the Manx Electric Railway trailers, no. 42.

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Brake fault causes SMR tram to overrun Bunaglow stop

Posted on Sunday 6 August 2017 by Gareth Prior

An investigation has been launched after a tram on the Snaefell Mountain Railway suffered a fault with its normal braking system which led to it overrunning the stop at Bungalow – and across the road – on a downward trip. The fault occurred at approximately 1445 on Friday 4th August with no passengers suffering injuries as a result.

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Douglas Bay Horse Tramway enjoys a successful Transport Festival

Posted on Sunday 6 August 2017 by Gareth Prior

A few years ago the Manx Heritage Transport Festival seemed to pass the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway by with just a normal service running with normal trams. But now with Isle of Man Transport in charge of the horse trams as well it has been brought into the mix much more and the 2017 event was no different.

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This week on British Trams Online…

Posted on Sunday 6 August 2017 by Gareth Prior

More photos for you this week as we take a look at two more of the UK’s modern tram systems:

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Picture in Time: Docklands Light Railway 87

Posted on Saturday 5 August 2017 by Gareth Prior

The Docklands Light Railway is the subject of the latest instalment of Picture in Time as we head back to 2009 for another photo.

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Latest RAIB reports into Tramlink derailment released

Posted on Friday 4 August 2017 by Gareth Prior

As the Rail Accident Investigation Branch continue their investigation into the tragic derailment at Sandilands on 9th November 2016 they have released their latest update. This time the update includes some draft recommendations to allow both Tram Operations Limited (operator of Tramlink) and other tram companies in the UK to start to implement them before the final report is released later this year.

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In Pictures: Work continues on Bilston Road

Posted on Friday 4 August 2017 by Gareth Prior

The track replacement work on Bilston Road is still going on disrupting Midland Metro services but good progress does still seem to be being made and the chance is also being taken to install the junction between the current line and the extension to Wolverhampton Railway Station. Andy Walters provides the photos.

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Nurse of the Year names her tram

Posted on Friday 4 August 2017 by Gareth Prior

The latest recipient of Nottingham’s Nurse of the Year, Christina O’Loughlin, has unveiled her name on the side of Citadis 220 in a special ceremony at Wilkinson Street Depot. Student Nurse Christina was the guest of honour at the ceremony on Monday 31st July.

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Happy Birthday Docklands Light Railway!

Posted on Friday 4 August 2017 by Gareth Prior

Officially opened by HM The Queen in the summer of 1987 the Docklands Light Railway is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. A much changed network to the original 11 train, 15 stop line the DLR has helped to kick start regeneration in the area as well as providing a vital transport service across London’s Docklands.

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Purple route back to normal

Posted on Friday 4 August 2017 by Gareth Prior

After several weeks of disruption the Purple route returned to full tram operation from Wednesday 2nd August. On Mondays to Saturdays only early morning and evening services were operated by tram due to tram shortages with a replacement bus in service at other times. However now these temporary shortages have been solved its back to normal for the trams from Herdings Park.

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Picture in Time: A view inside Rigby Road Depot

Posted on Thursday 3 August 2017 by Gareth Prior

Today we take a peek inside Rigby Road Depot once again to see what treasures we can find as part of the Picture in Time series.

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In Pictures: Oxford Bus Museum – Gloucester Horse Tram no. 1

Posted on Wednesday 2 August 2017 by Gareth Prior

Another tram which doesn’t often get much publicity can be found at the Oxford Bus Museum; this is a Gloucester Horse Car but it is currently masquerading in an Oxford livery.

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In Pictures: Brush car 623 at Starr Gate

Posted on Wednesday 2 August 2017 by Andrew Waddington

Starr Gate Depot at Blackpool remains fairly rare territory for members of the heritage fleet, but on 1st August visiting Brush Railcoach 623 headed into the modern building for the first time in its life – indeed the last time 623 was in Blackpool before the start of its current loan period, the depot hadn’t even been built!

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Purple Tram Fridays come to Crich

Posted on Wednesday 2 August 2017 by Gareth Prior

Blackpool Jubilee 762 is certainly a tram that polarises opinion but has proven to be popular with children thanks to its old Nickelodeon Land all over advert with various cartoon characters including Spongebob Squarepants on the ends. Over the past few years it is a tram which has seen limited use on normal service days but all that is about to change with the first ever Purple Tram Fridays announced for Crich Tramway Village in August.

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In Pictures: Horse Tram Day at Crich

Posted on Wednesday 2 August 2017 by Gareth Prior

Monday 31st July was the latest opportunity for visitors to enjoy the delights of a horse drawn tram at Crich with Joseph once again being used to haul Sheffield 15 between Town End and the Depot crossover. The day also saw a normal electric tram service in operation with Chesterfield 7, Glasgow 22 and Oporto 273 also in service. Photos from Hazel Quarmby.

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Picture in Time: Oporto 273

Posted on Tuesday 1 August 2017 by Gareth Prior

In this edition of Picture in Time we are back at the Crich Tramway Village for a view of Oporto 273 shortly after arriving at the museum before it underwent its extensive restoration.

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This week on British Trams Online…

Posted on Sunday 30 July 2017 by Gareth Prior

The theme for this week is London as we bring you a couple of small galleries from the capital:

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In Pictures: New advert for 261 as Edinburgh launch late night trams for Festival

Posted on Saturday 29 July 2017 by Gareth Prior

Edinburgh Trams 261 has received new adverts to publicise the Edinburgh Festival and the special tram service running on Saturday nights throughout August. This service will see trams running every half hour between midnight and 0530 on Saturday night/Sunday morning to help festival goers make the most of a packed programme of events.

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