Author Archives: Gareth Prior

Around the World in Trams: Kirnitzschtal 2 with trailer 22

Posted on Tuesday 6 February 2018 by Gareth Prior

We resume our world tour of trams with a trip to Germany where we take a look at the Kirnitzschtalbahn which is in the Saxony region.

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In Pictures: Crumpsall works progress

Posted on Monday 5 February 2018 by Gareth Prior

As we reported in January the footbridge over the tracks at Crumpsall has been removed as part of the stop upgrade works taking place to allow services from the Trafford Park line to turn there from 2020 as well as … Continue reading →

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This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Sunday 4 February 2018 by Gareth Prior

It is finally time for our first proper main site update of 2018 as we bring you two new Photo Galleries:

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Picture in Time: South Yorkshire Supertram 12

Posted on Saturday 3 February 2018 by Gareth Prior

The early days of the South Yorkshire Supertram are featured in today’s Picture in Time.

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First track laid on Trafford Park line

Posted on Friday 2 February 2018 by Gareth Prior

Showing that things never seem to stay still on Manchester Metrolink the first track has now been laid on the Trafford Park line – ahead of its scheduled opening in 2020. The first track was laid at Parkway Circle with … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Jubilee 762 & Balloon 712

Posted on Thursday 1 February 2018 by Gareth Prior

Today we are back in 1987 for this latest archive view from Blackpool as we take a look at two trams operating on the Prom during the main summer season.

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Douglas 1 heads to Laxey as preparations continue for MER 125 events

Posted on Thursday 1 February 2018 by Gareth Prior

It may still be seven months away but preparations are already underway for the Manx Electric Railway 125 events which take place between 1st and 8th September. One of the early highlights looks set to be the unique operation of … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Metrolink Airport services extended to Victoria

Posted on Wednesday 31 January 2018 by Gareth Prior

Sunday 28th January saw the introduction of a new timetable on Manchester Metrolink, the main highlight of which was the extension of services on the Manchester Airport line from Deansgate-Castlefield to Victoria (except for the early bird services). These services … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: New advert for Edinburgh Trams 271

Posted on Tuesday 30 January 2018 by Gareth Prior

We’ve become used to bringing you news of adverts for C R Smith in Edinburgh but now a second commercial sponsor has come to the fore in the Scottish capital with Qatar Airways now advertising on 271. As has become … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: London Transport 1858

Posted on Tuesday 30 January 2018 by Gareth Prior

The chances are if you have visited the East Anglia Transport Museum over the past few decades you will have enjoyed the sight of London Transport HR/2 1858 operating along the museum’s tramway. But in this edition of Picture in … Continue reading →

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RAIB launch investigation into buggy drag on NET

Posted on Monday 29 January 2018 by Gareth Prior

The RAIB have confirmed that they are to undertake a full investigation into an incident on Nottingham Express Transit which saw an empty pushchair trapped in the doors of a tram and dragged along between two stops. The incident happened … Continue reading →

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Details released for Rush Hour on the Railways

Posted on Sunday 28 January 2018 by Gareth Prior

The first special event of 2018 on the Isle of Man will once again be Rush Hour on the Railways which takes place over the Easter weekend between Friday 30th March and Monday 2nd April. This four day “celebration of … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Croydon Tramlink 2531 & 2546

Posted on Saturday 27 January 2018 by Gareth Prior

A double helping of trams in adverts for you in this edition of Picture in Time as we head back to the year 2000 and Croydon Tramlink.

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Birmingham Westside extension works carry on

Posted on Friday 26 January 2018 by Gareth Prior

The Birmingham Westside extension of Midland Metro will move into its next phase of construction from Monday 29th January which will see Broad Street closed to all but buses, taxis and service vehicles for the long-term. This extension is due … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Twin Car 676+686 & Balloon 710

Posted on Thursday 25 January 2018 by Gareth Prior

We are on the way back to 1981 for today’s Picture in Time image as we find ourselves at Pleasure Beach for a couple of views featuring two trams.

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Chance to cover all parts of Crich Tramway Village

Posted on Tuesday 23 January 2018 by Gareth Prior

The Branch Line Society are to repeat their highly successful tour of the Crich Tramway Village on Sunday 15th April 2018. Booking for the Crich Tramway Traverser is now open and is available to all, not only members of the … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Dudley, Stourbridge & District 5

Posted on Tuesday 23 January 2018 by Gareth Prior

Shortly before Christmas we saw the return of Dudley, Stourbridge & District 5 to service at the Black Country Living Museum following the completion of a major overhaul and in this edition of Picture in Time it is that tram … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Aberdeen Horse Tram 1

Posted on Monday 22 January 2018 by Gareth Prior

Last year Aberdeen Horse Tram 1 spent four months on display at the old Constitution Street tram depot in Aberdeen, now the Aberdeen Science Centre, on a temporary loan as part of the Silver Stories events – a rare chance … Continue reading →

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Planning permission given for new depot and stables – but Summer Hill will continue to be used in 2018!

Posted on Sunday 21 January 2018 by Gareth Prior

It has been confirmed that the Department of Infrastructure’s planning application for a new temporary horse tram structure on part of the former Summerland complex adjacent to Derby Castle has been approved. However, at the same time it is also … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Gloucester Horse Tram in Oxford

Posted on Sunday 21 January 2018 by Gareth Prior

A tram we featured back in August was “Oxford Tramway 1” which can be found at the Oxford Bus Museum in Long Hanborough. As we mentioned at the time although currently in City of Oxford and District Tramways Company livery … Continue reading →

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