Author Archives: Gareth Prior

Another north-eastern company appointed by Stadler in construction of new Tyne and Wear Metro trains

Posted on Monday 6 September 2021 by Gareth Prior

Since the time that Stadler were announced as the winning bidder for the new fleet of trains for the Tyne and Wear Metro instead of Hitachi who had a factory in the north-east they have been keen to show how … Continue reading →

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Whatever Happened To? Crich Tramathon 2005 – Halle 902

Posted on Monday 6 September 2021 by Gareth Prior

Of all the trams we have featured during this series of “Whatever Happened To?” the only tram which is not currently at Crich is Halle 902. And its Halle 902 we feature today.

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They’ve Run in 2021!

Posted on Monday 6 September 2021 by Gareth Prior

This is our early September update to keep tabs on which trams have run on heritage tramways across the British Isles so far during 2021. There hasn’t been a huge amount of movement in the past month although Beamish has … Continue reading →

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Stop by Stop Blackpool Tramway: Lowther Avenue

Posted on Sunday 5 September 2021 by Gareth Prior

In this edition of “Stop by Stop” we continue on our journey on the Blackpool Tramway as we reach Lowther Avenue.

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Blackpool 31 resumes tram operation at Beamish

Posted on Sunday 5 September 2021 by Gareth Prior

It may have been a long time but trams are now officially back operating at Beamish with the first passenger runs since March 2020 taking place on Saturday 4th September. Blackpool car Marton 31 did the honours in slightly damp … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: West Midlands Metro 32 loses its adverts

Posted on Sunday 5 September 2021 by Gareth Prior

There is now no external commercial advertising on any West Midlands Metro tram with 32 having lost its adverts for Brindleyplace. The tram was spotted for the first time at the start of September minus the yellow adverts leaving just … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 5th September 2021

Posted on Sunday 5 September 2021 by Gareth Prior

We’re back with another main site update with photos coming from Blackpool and Sheffield:

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Details confirmed for Manx Heritage Winter Transport Festival

Posted on Saturday 4 September 2021 by Gareth Prior

As announced during the Mini Manx Heritage Transport Festival at the end of July/start of August, this October will see a new event on the Isle of Man – the Manx Heritage Winter Transport Festival. Taking place from 27th to … Continue reading →

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Metrolink 3129 enters service

Posted on Saturday 4 September 2021 by Gareth Prior

There are now no Manchester Metrolink M5000s waiting to be commissioned to carry passengers for the first time following the entry into service of 3129. The tram has been the fastest of all of the batch of nine new trams … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Kenosha 4616

Posted on Saturday 4 September 2021 by Gareth Prior

We stay in the USA for our latest trip abroad as we head to Kenosha in Wisconsin for a look at the relatively modern streetcar system which runs for 1.7 miles in the city.

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Careers open day for Tyne and Wear Metro

Posted on Saturday 4 September 2021 by Gareth Prior

There will be a chance to find out all about the various careers on the Tyne and Wear Metro later this month with a special careers day taking place in Newcastle City Centre. The open day will be on Tuesday … Continue reading →

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Out and About: Having a coffee on Middlewood Road!

Posted on Saturday 4 September 2021 by Gareth Prior

In this latest edition of “Out and About” our intrepid photographer in his quest to find new and interesting photo opportunities makes the ultimate sacrifice by having to go out for a coffee!

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In Pictures: Edinburgh Trams 267 advertises the new Johnnie Walker attraction

Posted on Friday 3 September 2021 by Gareth Prior

There has been another new advert applied to a tram in Edinburgh with 267 receiving vinyls for the new Johnnie Walker whisky visitor attraction on Princes Street which is due to open to the public from Monday 6th September. This … Continue reading →

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Trams confirmed to return at Beamish 4th September

Posted on Friday 3 September 2021 by Gareth Prior

After 533 days when there have been no trams in public service at Beamish, Saturday 4th September will be a momentous day as a limited tram service will resume once more! Its going to be different to how it was … Continue reading →

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Dermot O’Leary to be a guest announcer on Metrolink

Posted on Friday 3 September 2021 by Gareth Prior

Over the years during special events Manchester Metrolink have had a number of guest announcers for on-stop announcements and with Soccer Aid taking place on Saturday 4th September there will be another – Dermot O’Leary. The television presenter is hosting … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Balloon 707

Posted on Friday 3 September 2021 by Gareth Prior

Its time to head to Blackpool in 1976 again for this edition of “Picture in Time”.

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In Pictures: Further progress in Birmingham City Centre

Posted on Thursday 2 September 2021 by Gareth Prior

We’re off to Birmingham City Centre in this article as we take a look at recent progress on the works taking place there – both relaying the existing route along Bull Street and then round to Corporation Street as well … Continue reading →

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Very Light Rail project progresses in the West Midlands

Posted on Thursday 2 September 2021 by Gareth Prior

While a lot of out attention for light rai in the West Midlands is concentrated on the West Midlands Metro there is also another ongoing project – Very Light Rail. This is a project with multiple parts, the biggest of … Continue reading →

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Boy taken to hospital after collision with tram

Posted on Thursday 2 September 2021 by Gareth Prior

A 10 year old boy has been taken to hospital in Manchester after he was hit by a tram on Droylsden Road while riding his bike. The collision happened at approximately 1930 on Wednesday 1st September with the boy taken … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Oporto 196 runs at Beamish

Posted on Wednesday 1 September 2021 by Gareth Prior

With the proposed start date for public tram services at Beamish edging ever closer (the plan was for services to commence from Saturday 4th September) driver re-familiarisation has been continuing over the past few days with Oporto 196 the tram … Continue reading →

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