Author Archives: Gareth Prior

Car 6 returns to Volks Electric Railway

Posted on Saturday 17 February 2018 by Gareth Prior

The second of three Volks Electric Railway cars which were sent away to Alan Keef Ltd in Ross on Wye has returned to Brighton. No. 6 made the trip back to the Sussex coast arriving on 14th February 2018.

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Citylink trams withdrawn from service

Posted on Friday 16 February 2018 by Gareth Prior

All of the Citylink Tram-Trains on Stagecoach Supertram have been temporarily withdrawn from service “due to a problem near Shalesmoor” on Friday 16th February. The exact nature of the problem has not been revealed by Stagecoach Supertram bosses but is … Continue reading →

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New London Tramlink timetable to start on Sunday 25th February

Posted on Friday 16 February 2018 by Gareth Prior

It has been confirmed that the new London Tramlink timetable will start operation from Sunday 25th February – the third revised timetable on a UK tramway in under a month. This new timetable is being introduced to “provide a more … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Tram-Train pilot progress update

Posted on Thursday 15 February 2018 by Gareth Prior

As we edge ever closer towards the fruition of the Tram-Train pilot between Sheffield and Rotherham recent weeks has seen further progress on the construction as shown in this pictorial update from Glyn Hill.

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Centenary 651

Posted on Thursday 15 February 2018 by Gareth Prior

We are back in Blackpool for this instalment of Picture in Time. The tram we are taking a look at is Centenary 651.

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Two bridges to be replaced in Croydon with contractor appointed

Posted on Wednesday 14 February 2018 by Gareth Prior

Morgan Sindell have been appointed as contractor to replace two bridges which cross London Tramlink in a joint project. The 120 year old Blackhorse Lane Bridge and the nearby Addiscombe Park Bridge are to be replaced with work due to … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Blackpool preparatory works

Posted on Wednesday 14 February 2018 by Gareth Prior

The past few days may have seen claims that it won’t be possible for trams to run to North Station until 2020 at the earliest because a new Wilkinson’s store won’t be built until then but that doesn’t mean that … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: A Johnnie Walker double in Edinburgh

Posted on Tuesday 13 February 2018 by Gareth Prior

No sooner had we featured 257 in a new advert for Johnnie Walker then along came 273 which carries identical vinyls – the twentieth commercial advertising scheme to be carried on a tram in Edinburgh and the 22nd tram to … Continue reading →

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Derby Castle Workshop update

Posted on Tuesday 13 February 2018 by Gareth Prior

Since the Manx Electric Railway ran for the last time in early November the workshops at Derby Castle have been a hive of activity getting the fleet ready for another season with particular emphasis being on the 125th Anniversary events … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Hiroshima 3908

Posted on Tuesday 13 February 2018 by Gareth Prior

Today our world tour lands in Japan with an image taken on the Hiroshima Electric Railway more commonly known as Hiroden.

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Is the Snaefell Mountain Railway under an official prohibition notice?

Posted on Monday 12 February 2018 by Gareth Prior

Reports on the Isle of Man have suggested that the Snaefell Mountain Railway is under an official prohibition notice preventing its operation. This news has only just come into the public sphere but currently no official confirmation has been given … Continue reading →

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This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Sunday 11 February 2018 by Gareth Prior

Another couple of new Photo Galleries have now been uploaded to the website as part of this week’s main site update:

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In Pictures: And now Edinburgh Trams 257 receives vinyls

Posted on Sunday 11 February 2018 by Gareth Prior

The advertising vinyl revolution in Edinburgh sees no signs of slowing down with another tram receiving an advert for a new campaign from Johnnie Walker urging people not to drink and drive. The tram in question is 257 which receives … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Manchester Metrolink 1001

Posted on Saturday 10 February 2018 by Gareth Prior

We head back to Manchester for this image from the archives as Picture in Time lands just over 10 years ago in December 2007.

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Summer Hill Stables proposed for Protected Register

Posted on Saturday 10 February 2018 by Gareth Prior

The Department of Environment, Food & Agriculture have confirmed that are to submit proposals to enter the historic Summer Hill Stables, used by the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway since construction in 1877, in the Isle of Man Protected Buildings Register … Continue reading →

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First of new longer Luas trams enters service

Posted on Friday 9 February 2018 by Gareth Prior

Wednesday 7th February saw the introduction of the first of the new longer trams into service on Luas’ Green Line. Alstom Citadis 5027 – which was the first of seven 55 metre trams to be delivered to Dublin on 13th … Continue reading →

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Blackpool North Station extension “hold-up” claims denied

Posted on Friday 9 February 2018 by Gareth Prior

The plans for trams to run to Blackpool North Station are still progressing as expected Councillors have been told despite claims to the contrary. At a recent council meeting, Cllr Tony Williams – who to give him his credit has … Continue reading →

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RAIB release urgent safety advice after buggy drag incident

Posted on Thursday 8 February 2018 by Gareth Prior

The aftermath of the buggy drag incident on Nottingham Express Transit in December is continuing with the RAIB finding it necessary to release urgent safety advice to all tram operators in the UK. This is advising that tram drivers should … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Coronation 663

Posted on Thursday 8 February 2018 by Gareth Prior

One of the most popular trams to have featured in our archive photo series is Blackpool Coronation 663 and in today’s edition it is included again with an image dating from July 1972.

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In Pictures: Sunderland Point tram update

Posted on Wednesday 7 February 2018 by Gareth Prior

Back in January we included a story on a tram body which had been featured in a special Lune Tube film with the suggestion that it was an old Bradford tram although there was some debate that it may have … Continue reading →

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