Author Archives: Gareth Prior

Man dies after being struck by tram at Saughton

Posted on Wednesday 12 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

A man has died after he was hit by a tram at Saughton on Edinburgh Trams. The tragic incident happened at around 1215 on Tuesday 11th September and led to tram services being suspended for several hours.

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Balloon 709 & 719

Posted on Tuesday 11 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

Picture in Time continues today and in this instalment we are in Blackpool for a view of a couple of Balloons at Bispham.

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In Pictures: Blackpool Heritage service

Posted on Monday 10 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

We usually only feature the Blackpool heritage trams when there is a gold timetable in operation but in this pictorial we take a look at a standard daily heritage service with two trams in service. On 10th August the two … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Seaton Tramway during August

Posted on Sunday 9 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

This small pictorial article takes a look at a few of the sights of the Seaton Tramway during August. With the new terminus at Seaton now officially opened it is quickly becoming a familiar sight for visitors with the four … Continue reading →

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Final stage of 2018 rail replacement in Sheffield to start

Posted on Sunday 9 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

Area 5 of the rail replacement project on Stagecoach Supertram for 2018 will get underway on Monday 10th September and last for 12 days until Friday 21st September. This time the affected section will be between Donetsk Way and Halfway … Continue reading →

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Special bike only trams return for Pedal for Scotland

Posted on Saturday 8 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

Edinburgh Trams will be running a selection of bike only trams for participants in the Pedal for Scotland event on Sunday 9th September following the success of a similar service last year. These non-stop services will run in the morning … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Manx Electric Railway 25

Posted on Saturday 8 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

Continuing with the Manx Electric Railway theme for today’s archive image we are again in 1979 for a view of a tram which hasn’t run in passenger service for over 20 years but at this time was a firm part … Continue reading →

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Manx Electric Railway 125th Anniversary: Day 8 – Saturday 8th September

Posted on Friday 7 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

And so we reach the end of an eight day spectacular on the Isle of Man with the final day of the MER 125th Anniversary events. The final day will see both unusual and colourful combinations in service whilst the … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Glasgow 812 as you’ve never seen it before!

Posted on Friday 7 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

In the last full week of the school summer holidays a special event was held at Crich with children – of all ages! – encouraged to get involved at the museum building with Lego bricks. This included creating a mosaic … Continue reading →

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Next stage of Birmingham Westside extension to start

Posted on Friday 7 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

Monday 3rd September will see the next stage of works to extend West Midlands Metro start with Paradise Circus closed to traffic in both directions. This is part of the Birmingham Westside extension from Victoria Square to Centenary Square.

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Manx Electric Railway 125th Anniversary: Day 7 – Friday 7th September

Posted on Thursday 6 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

There will be plenty to see and do tomorrow on the Manx Electric Railway with every operational tram – including works cars and trailers – set to be included in a mass cavalcade through Laxey Station. Coupled with an intensive … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Trafford Park extension bridge installation starts

Posted on Thursday 6 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

Work on building the Manchester Metrolink extension from Pomona to Trafford Park is continuing at a pace with the weekend of 1st and 2nd September seeing the start of major works to install beams for the connecting ramp between Pomona … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Luas Sandyford Depot

Posted on Thursday 6 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

Thursday’s are back to Picture in Time again this month with our look at archive images of light rail taking the slot. In this instalment we are in Ireland for a view at Sandyford Depot.

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Manx Electric Railway 125th Anniversary: Day 6 – Thursday 6th September

Posted on Wednesday 5 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

Tomorrow will see the first of two special timetables in consecutive days  running on the MER as the celebrations for the 125th Anniversary start to ramp up towards the end of the week-long event. As always continue reading for a … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: NET Shipstone Street trackwork

Posted on Wednesday 5 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

Having previously looked at the rail replacement worksite just beyond the stop at The Forest we now take a look at the area around Shipstone Street which was also a hive of activity during the closure. All work was completed … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Ratchet Car 14 relaunched

Posted on Wednesday 5 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

For the first time since 1978 – by our reckoning that’s 40 years ago! – Ratchet Car 14 has officially carried passengers following its launch back into service on Monday 3rd September as the Manx Electric Railway 125th Anniversary events … Continue reading →

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Manx Electric Railway 125th Anniversary: Day 5 – Wednesday 5th September

Posted on Tuesday 4 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

The week-long celebration of the Manx Electric Railway continues tomorrow as it moves into the second half of the events. Groudle will be centre-stage tomorrow with the Tunnel Cars and Crossbench’s also playing major roles as the excitement just keeps … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Brush 633

Posted on Tuesday 4 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

Back to the early 1990s for today’s edition of Picture in Time as we take a look at a Brush Car which looks very different today – 633.

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In Pictures: MER 1 heads to Laxey

Posted on Tuesday 4 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

The big 125th Anniversary of the Manx Electric Railway events kicked off on Saturday 1st September and despite some wet weather it doesn’t seem to have dampened spirits of the assembled enthusiasts with plenty to keep any visitor occupied. On … Continue reading →

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Manx Electric Railway 125th Anniversary: Day 4 – Tuesday 4th September

Posted on Monday 3 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

The halfway point of the Manx Electric Railway 125th Anniversary events is reached tomorrow and it is hoped that it will be a day of the Crossbench with a special photo evening – weather permitting of course! Read on to … Continue reading →

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