Author Archives: Gareth Prior

In Preview: Tram Day at Crich Tramway Village

Posted on Tuesday 12 September 2017 by Gareth Prior

Tram Day, the annual main enthusiast’s event at the Crich Tramway Village, takes place on Saturday 16th September. We already knew that recently arrived Bournemouth 85 was expected to play a starring role in the day but it has now … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Modern Electric Tramways 6

Posted on Tuesday 12 September 2017 by Gareth Prior

In this edition of Picture in Time we once again venture to Eastbourne for a look at the Modern Electric Tramways operation on the Sussex coast before they moved to the more familiar location today of Seaton. The tram featured … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Another new advert in Sheffield

Posted on Monday 11 September 2017 by Gareth Prior

You wait years for a new advert livery and then two come along within a week! Following on from 111 receiving adverts for IKEA at the start of last week, 116 has now been wrapped in an advert for Doncaster … Continue reading →

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More details unveiled for Manx Electric Railway 125 in September 2018

Posted on Monday 11 September 2017 by Gareth Prior

There is often some criticism of how late details of special events are announced but that is not something which can be levelled against plans for the 125th Anniversary of the Manx Electric Railway as the full itinerary of events … Continue reading →

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Lost Trams: Glasgow 1274

Posted on Monday 11 September 2017 by Gareth Prior

Another of the UK trams at the Seashore Trolley Museum in Maine is the only Scottish representative abroad – Glasgow Coronation 1274. As with Leeds 526 this tram is stored in the car barns at Seashore having never been used … Continue reading →

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This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Sunday 10 September 2017 by Gareth Prior

We have another two Photo Galleries for you this week, along with our usual updates:

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Picture in Time: Nottingham Express Transit 202

Posted on Saturday 9 September 2017 by Gareth Prior

Today Picture in Time heads to Nottingham for another archive image of Nottingham Express Transit, this time dating from 2005.

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Lost Trams: Leeds Feltham 526

Posted on Saturday 9 September 2017 by Gareth Prior

At the end of traditional tram operation in many cities of the UK a number of trams were preserved and exported to the United States of America with the Seashore Trolley Museum in Maine becoming home to four trams – … Continue reading →

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All change for Seaton from 18th September

Posted on Friday 8 September 2017 by Gareth Prior

It has now been confirmed that the old Victorian style terminus at Seaton will be used for the last time on Sunday 17th September with work to redevelop the site starting the following day. Tram services will continue until the … Continue reading →

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Next phase of Midland Metro expansion starts

Posted on Friday 8 September 2017 by Gareth Prior

No sooner had there been confirmation of Government support for the Midland Metro Edgbaston extension than work on the next phase commenced with one of Birmingham’s most iconic statues being lifted out of Victoria Square. Iron: Man, created by Anthony … Continue reading →

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Consultation started to remove ticket machines on Tramlink

Posted on Friday 8 September 2017 by Gareth Prior

An eight week consultation has been launched on plans to make London Tramlink completely “cashless”. The proposal would see all existing cash ticket machines removed from tramstops with passengers asked to use Oyster or go contactless instead.

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Edinburgh Trams Inquiry public hearings start

Posted on Friday 8 September 2017 by Gareth Prior

The long awaited public hearings of the Edinburgh Trams Inquiry have now started with the first two weeks due to hear evidence from various councillors and council officials. The hearings will only be taking place on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays … Continue reading →

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Over 1300 “incidents” reported on Isle of Man’s Railways in six years

Posted on Friday 8 September 2017 by Gareth Prior

Following a recent Freedom of Information request it has been revealed that there have been 1,352 “safety related incidents” reported on Isle of Man Railway’s since October 2011. These figures include occurrences on the Manx Electric Railway, Snaefell Mountain Railway … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: St Chad’s lift and stairs opened

Posted on Friday 8 September 2017 by Gareth Prior

For well over a year we have been following the story of the lack of access from the Midland Metro stop at St Chad’s (or Snow Hill as originally named) with the only way to get to the stop to … Continue reading →

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Man hit by tram in Nottingham

Posted on Friday 8 September 2017 by Gareth Prior

A man was hit by a tram close to Gregory Street tramstop at approximately 0815 on Thursday 7th September suffering serious, although not life threatening, injuries. Nottingham Express Transit are investigating the incident. The incident caused NET services were unable … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: A detailed look at Supertram 111

Posted on Thursday 7 September 2017 by Gareth Prior

We reported earlier this week that Stagecoach Supertram Siemens Duewag 111 had undergone a makeover courtesy of IKEA to celebrate the imminent opening of a new superstore from the Swedish company at Carbrook tramstop. As well as enjoying an external … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: 270 receives its C R Smith vinyls

Posted on Thursday 7 September 2017 by Gareth Prior

The C R Smith advert vinyls are continuing to be applied to trams in Edinburgh with the latest to be so adorned being 270. The theme of this tram is from Fraserburgh to Finnieston with two very different types of … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Balloons 700 & 706

Posted on Thursday 7 September 2017 by Gareth Prior

We have two celebrity Balloon Cars for today’s Picture in Time image as we head back to 2004 for a view of 700 and 706.

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In Pictures: Supertram 111 gets an Ikea makeover

Posted on Tuesday 5 September 2017 by Gareth Prior

With a new Ikea superstore due to open close to the Stagecoach Supertram stop at Carbook on 28th September one of the Siemens Duewag trams has received a complete makeover – both inside and out! The tram in question is … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Great Orme Tramway 5 & 4

Posted on Tuesday 5 September 2017 by Gareth Prior

We are heading up the Great Orme in Llandudno for this edition of Picture in Time as we take a look at the two trams which have operated the lower section of the route ever since it opened in July … Continue reading →

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