Author Archives: Gareth Prior

In Pictures: Bluebird’s restoration progresses

Posted on Wednesday 19 July 2017 by Gareth Prior

The major project in Crich’s workshop is currently the full restoration of London County Council 1 – or Bluebird if you prefer – with the work continuing to progress as this major project reaches another crucial stage. The two decks … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Crich Edwardian Event

Posted on Wednesday 19 July 2017 by Gareth Prior

Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th July saw the annual Edwardian Event at Crich Tramway Village with over 1,000 visitors attending at some point over the weekend. As well as the usual re-enactors – including a visit from Oscar Wilde – … Continue reading →

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In Preview: Manx Heritage Transport Festival 2017

Posted on Tuesday 18 July 2017 by Gareth Prior

The Manx Heritage Transport Festival will be taking place between Wednesday 26th and Sunday 30th July and once again the event will feature special events across the Isle of Man’s many railways and tramways. Highlights on the Manx Electric Railway … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Seaton Tramway 7 & Mobile Shop 01

Posted on Tuesday 18 July 2017 by Gareth Prior

Today’s Picture in Time image comes from the Seaton Tramway and features two trams which although remain in Devon to this day remain stored in Riverside Depot.

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This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Sunday 16 July 2017 by Gareth Prior

One new Photo Gallery for you as part of this week’s main site update:

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Picture in Time: Midland Metro 01

Posted on Saturday 15 July 2017 by Gareth Prior

Today Picture in Time is heading to Midland Metro and the tram we feature is very first T69 built and delivered for the system – 01.

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Centenary Car looks for a new home **updated**

Posted on Friday 14 July 2017 by Gareth Prior

When the traditional Blackpool Tramway closed a number of trams were sold and left their home of many years for new lives. Whilst the majority went on to preservation groups or private individuals looking to restore them to their former … Continue reading →

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Latest Douglas Prom plans to go to Tynwald

Posted on Friday 14 July 2017 by Gareth Prior

The redevelopment of Douglas Promenade is in the news again with the plans agreed in principle back in January now requiring full approval from Tynwald. The main headlines for supporters of the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway are that twin tracks … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: NET 210’s livery of many colours

Posted on Friday 14 July 2017 by Gareth Prior

It looks as though another new advertising livery is on the way in Nottingham – either that or NET are trialling a new dazzle livery! – with Incentro 210 currently running in a multi coloured vinyl wrap livery. It doesn’t … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Armstrong Siddeley Rally at Crich

Posted on Friday 14 July 2017 by Gareth Prior

The latest classic vehicle rally to visit the Crich Tramway Village was the Armstrong Siddeley Rally which was on site on Saturday 8th July. The day also saw the sun make an appearance which saw a complete open top service … Continue reading →

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More tram shortages in Sheffield leads to further Purple route disruption

Posted on Friday 14 July 2017 by Gareth Prior

The ongoing saga of tram shortages on Stagecoach Supertram – the sooner the Citylink trams are cleared for entry into service the better – has reared its ugly head again with the Purple route once again feeling the brunt of … Continue reading →

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Work set to start in Wolverhampton

Posted on Friday 14 July 2017 by Gareth Prior

The much anticipated short Wolverhampton City Centre Midland Metro extension is getting closer with works set to start shortly. The first tracks for the extension are due to be installed once a survey is undertaken with traffic management to be … Continue reading →

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Utility diversion works under way on Trafford Park line

Posted on Friday 14 July 2017 by Gareth Prior

Those of you who looked at last week’s Photo Galleries would have seen some photos from the Trafford Park extension of Manchester Metrolink where the first work has now started on construction. This first stage is the diversion of various … Continue reading →

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Car v trams in Croydon and Blackpool

Posted on Friday 14 July 2017 by Gareth Prior

The last few days have seen further incidences of trams being involved in collisions with cars in both Croydon and Blackpool. The latter system also saw a car abandoned on the tracks close to Cleveleys

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Edinburgh Trams Service Change: Sunday 16th July

Posted on Friday 14 July 2017 by Gareth Prior

Edinburgh Trams services will only run between Edinburgh Airport and West End Princes Street for a few hours on Sunday 16th July because of a street parade in connection with the Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival. The last full route … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Brush 631

Posted on Thursday 13 July 2017 by Gareth Prior

We are going back to Blackpool in this edition of Picture in Time and this time we feature a tram which remains in the town as part of the active heritage fleet.

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Picture in Time: Great Orme Tramway 7

Posted on Tuesday 11 July 2017 by Gareth Prior

The Great Orme Tramway in Llandudno, North Wales is the feature of this edition of Picture in Time as we head back to 1989 for a view of one of the upper section trams.

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This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Sunday 9 July 2017 by Gareth Prior

We return with a main site update this week with another couple of new Photo Galleries:

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Picture in Time: Manchester Metrolink 1016

Posted on Saturday 8 July 2017 by Gareth Prior

Another visit to Manchester is on the cards for the latest instalment of Picture in Time and we feature another of the T68s in the early days of the system.

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In Preview: Edwardian Event at Crich Tramway Village

Posted on Saturday 8 July 2017 by Gareth Prior

One of the highlights of the special events programme at Crich, the Edwardian Event, will take place on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th July. As well as the regular tram service, Sheffield 15 will be in service on the first … Continue reading →

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