Author Archives: Gareth Prior

In Pictures: Warm and sunny weather in February leads to a busy Winter Gold event

Posted on Wednesday 6 March 2019 by Gareth Prior

Around this time last year the UK was being affected by the so-called “Beast from the East” with many areas being subjected to very low temperatures, snow and ice. Fast forward 12 months and we have been enjoying very unseasonable … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Bridge works start on Tyne & Wear Metro – work overruns

Posted on Tuesday 5 March 2019 by Gareth Prior

The first of two weekends of partial closure on the Tyne and Wear Metro for bridge replacement didn’t go quite according to plan with the line remaining closed until late afternoon on Monday 4th March causing inevitable disruption for passengers. … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Box 40 gets ready for service at Beamish

Posted on Tuesday 5 March 2019 by Gareth Prior

Just 24 hours after arriving in the northeast Blackpool & Fleetwood Box 40 has ventured out onto the mainline at Beamish for its first test runs ahead of entering service. As we reported last night, 40 left Blackpool and arrived … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Coronations 650 & 653

Posted on Tuesday 5 March 2019 by Gareth Prior

From last week’s look at a Blackpool Coronation Car running in service we have a sadder image this week as we see two of the class being scrapped in Thornton Gate Yard.

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In Pictures: Edinburgh Trams 274 returns to fleet livery

Posted on Monday 4 March 2019 by Gareth Prior

The days of C R Smith adverts dominating the Edinburgh Trams fleet is continuing to come to an end with 274 the latest tram to lose these adverts – and rather than receive a new advertising contract it has returned … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Budapest 7671

Posted on Sunday 3 March 2019 by Gareth Prior

As with many tram systems around the world, Budapest has also converted passenger trams for further use as a works car and that is what we feature in today’s image below.

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In Pictures: Box 40 says farewell with two special tours

Posted on Sunday 3 March 2019 by Gareth Prior

As we might have mentioned a few times in recent weeks, Blackpool & Fleetwood 40’s time in Blackpool is nearly at an end with its usage on standard Heritage Tram Tours coming to an end on Sunday 24th February. But … Continue reading →

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Supertram rail replacement work to continue

Posted on Sunday 3 March 2019 by Gareth Prior

The continued project to replace track on Stagecoach Supertram will be back in 2019 with work scheduled to affect Blue and Yellow route services between mid-April and late August. Once again the work will be taking place in phases with … Continue reading →

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This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Sunday 3 March 2019 by Gareth Prior

We go oll nostalgic this week as we feature photos from the second day of Nottingham Express Transit, 15 years ago this month:

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Council to be asked to approve contracts for Trams to Newhaven project

Posted on Saturday 2 March 2019 by Gareth Prior

It may not be until 14th March that the final decision will be made on whether to progress with extending Edinburgh Trams to Newhaven but another key milestone will be reached before then with a meeting of the Finance and … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Croydon Tramlink 2542

Posted on Saturday 2 March 2019 by Gareth Prior

One of the features of the early days of the Croydon Tramlink system was the number of advertising liveries carried on the trams and we take a look at one of these today.

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Return of Tram Driving Experience to Blackpool

Posted on Saturday 2 March 2019 by Gareth Prior

In the final years of the traditional Blackpool Tramway one of the highlights for many tram enthusiasts was the chance to drive a tram for the day but come upgrade and this was ended with many expecting this to be … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Engineering works on Tyne & Wear Metro

Posted on Saturday 2 March 2019 by Gareth Prior

On Sunday 17th February a partial closure of the Tyne and Wear Metro was in place to allow trackworks at the South Gosforth junction between the Airport and Coast lines. During this closure no trains were able to run between … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Promenade road reopens to traffic as extension works continue to progress

Posted on Friday 1 March 2019 by Gareth Prior

Work on extending the Blackpool Tramway along Talbot Road to Blackpool North Railway Station has now reached a stage which has allowed the Promenade road to reopen to through traffic – bringing an end to winter diversions which have continued … Continue reading →

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Tramlink staff balloted on strike action over pay

Posted on Friday 1 March 2019 by Gareth Prior

Members of ASLEF working on London Tramlink are being balloted on taking industrial action in an ongoing dispute over the latest pay offer which is said not to be acceptable to staff.

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New destination blinds for Manchester 765

Posted on Thursday 28 February 2019 by Gareth Prior

When looking at the photos of Manchester 765 returning to action at Beamish following its move on loan from Heaton Park you probably can’t help but notice the lack of destination boxes and blinds. Well, there is a very good … Continue reading →

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Trams to Newhaven project to be approved?

Posted on Thursday 28 February 2019 by Gareth Prior

It is now just two weeks until the final decision is made on whether Edinburgh Trams is extended to Newhaven via Leith Walk with the full council due to vote on the issue on Thursday 14th March. The past few … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Seaton 16

Posted on Thursday 28 February 2019 by Gareth Prior

One of three trams at the Seaton Tramway which started off life as a “full size” tram (in this case 3’6” gauge) is no. 16. A former Bournemouth Corporation vehicle this is the tram that features in today’s Picture in … Continue reading →

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Damaged sections of Citylink Tram-Trains head back to Spain

Posted on Wednesday 27 February 2019 by Gareth Prior

The two sections of the Stagecoach Supertram Tram-Trains which were damaged in collisions within five weeks of each in October and November 2018 have departed Nunnery Square Depot for repairs back in Spain. The damaged parts of 399 202 and … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: More from the Blackpool North extension

Posted on Tuesday 26 February 2019 by Gareth Prior

Work is continuing on the parts of the Blackpool North Railway Station extension of the tramway up Talbot Road that it is possible to tackle as these latest photos from Peter Dockerty show. The worksite adjacent to the railway station … Continue reading →

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