Author Archives: Gareth Prior

In Pictures: Tram Train works continue

Posted on Friday 2 June 2017 by Gareth Prior

The Spring Bank Holiday weekend saw further works taking place to bring the Sheffield to Rotherham Tram Train project to fruition. National rail services through Rotherham were cancelled over the weekend to allow a new bridge to be put in … Continue reading →

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12 trams to see service at Seaton’s Family Fun Day

Posted on Thursday 1 June 2017 by Gareth Prior

Buried under the title Family Fun Day, Sunday 4th June looks set to be a rare chance to enjoy rides on all of the operational passenger trams at the Seaton Tramway with all 12 due to be in service. There … Continue reading →

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Double decker 18 to see regular use throughout summer

Posted on Thursday 1 June 2017 by Gareth Prior

With the horses of the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway now seemingly back up to full health some more good news from the only horse tramway in British Isles is that double deck tram no. 18 is to see regular use … Continue reading →

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Cyclist dies after being hit by bus following tyre getting stuck in tram tracks

Posted on Thursday 1 June 2017 by Gareth Prior

A 24 year old woman has died in Edinburgh City Centre after being hit by a minibus with reports that she fell off her bike after a wheel got stuck in the tram tracks on Princes Street.

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Balloon

Posted on Thursday 1 June 2017 by Gareth Prior

In this instalment of Picture in Time we take another trip to Blackpool as we feature a tram arriving back at Rigby Road Depot presumably after another busy day on the Prom.

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Blackpool puts on another spectacular Bank Holiday show

Posted on Wednesday 31 May 2017 by Gareth Prior

You have probably already read about the aperitif to the latest Gold timetable of heritage tram operations in Blackpool (if you haven’t why not? It’s only a few stories down this page and gives you full details of 718’s relaunch … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Beside the Seaside at Crich

Posted on Wednesday 31 May 2017 by Gareth Prior

Currently underway is one of the most popular family orientated events of the year at Crich – Beside the Seaside. Lasting for a full nine days the event sees a small part of Derbyshire become a seaside resort – in … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: NET 235 Old Market Square derailment

Posted on Wednesday 31 May 2017 by Gareth Prior

We reported at the end of last week about the derailment of Nottingham Express Transit 235 in Old Market Square as it used the crossover to head back towards the railway station. Further details of what caused the rear of … Continue reading →

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Normal Manchester Metrolink services resume following terror attack

Posted on Wednesday 31 May 2017 by Gareth Prior

All Manchester Metrolink services returned to their normal routes from the start of service on Tuesday 30th May – a week after they were prevented from travelling through Victoria after the horrific and senseless terrorist attack on Manchester Arena on … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Manx Electric Railway 16

Posted on Tuesday 30 May 2017 by Gareth Prior

Another edition of Picture in Time takes us across the Irish Sea to the Isle of Man for a photo from the Manx Electric Railway.

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Picture in Time: Midland Metro 02

Posted on Saturday 27 May 2017 by Gareth Prior

Today Picture in Time takes us to the West Midlands for another look at one of the original T69 trams used on the Midland Metro network – this time around it is no. 02.

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In Pictures: Neath Tramway 1

Posted on Friday 26 May 2017 by Gareth Prior

A tram which we haven’t featured on these pages before is an unusual survivor from South Wales, Neath Corporation Tramways no. 1. Whereas when most tramways opted for electric operation when the time came to replace horse trams Neath Council … Continue reading →

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Tram derails in Old Market Square **updated**

Posted on Thursday 25 May 2017 by Gareth Prior

Nottingham Express Transit services have been severely disrupted following the low speed derailment in Old Market Square of Citadis 235. The derailment happened shortly after 1530 on Thursday 25th May as the tram was using the crossover just beyond the … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Balloons 706 and 709

Posted on Thursday 25 May 2017 by Gareth Prior

We are off to Blackpool again for this edition of Picture in Time and this instalment finds us in 2005 for a view of two trams now very different but once identical.

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Crich get their buckets and spades ready

Posted on Wednesday 24 May 2017 by Gareth Prior

Beside the Seaside, one of the most popular family events held at the Crich Tramway Village – home of the National Tramway Museum, will once again be taking place over the May Half Term holiday from Saturday 27th May to … Continue reading →

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Douglas Bay Horse Tramway to resume limited service

Posted on Tuesday 23 May 2017 by Gareth Prior

Services will resume of the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway from Wednesday 24th May following the temporary closure after the horses were found to be suffering with a respiratory infection. An hourly service will run on Wednesday 24th with trams every … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Modern Electric Tramways 6 & 7

Posted on Tuesday 23 May 2017 by Gareth Prior

In this edition of Picture in Time we are again visiting Eastbourne for an image taken on the Modern Electric Tramways line which used to run in the Sussex coastal town before the operation was moved along the coast to … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Blackpool Standard 48 in Oregon

Posted on Sunday 21 May 2017 by Gareth Prior

Continuing our series looking at the Blackpool trams now residing in the United States we take a trip to Oregon for an update on Standard 48. As with fellow Standard car 144, the news is good on 48 which is … Continue reading →

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This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Sunday 21 May 2017 by Gareth Prior

We are back with a main site update this week and we are in the north west of England for a couple of new Photo Galleries:

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Picture in Time: Stagecoach Supertram in the snow

Posted on Saturday 20 May 2017 by Gareth Prior

We head back to winter in today’s edition of Picture in Time with a couple more images taken following heavy snow back at the start of December 2010.

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