Author Archives: Gareth Prior

Picture in Time: Rigby Road Open Day 2010

Posted on Friday 25 September 2015 by Gareth Prior

With this weekend’s Blackpool 130th anniversary events including a double depot open day today’s Picture in Time selection goes back five years to the last time there was an open at Rigby Road during the 125th anniversary. We take a … Continue reading →

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Going for a ride…

Posted on Thursday 24 September 2015 by Gareth Prior

As we take our regular look at just when and where you can enjoy a ride on a traditional tram in the British Trams Online it would be fair to say that this weekend looks set to be a busy … Continue reading →

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This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Wednesday 23 September 2015 by Gareth Prior

We have just the one Photo Gallery for you as part of this week’s main site update but it is a comprehensive photo review of last weekend’s TMS 60 event at the Crich Tramway Village which you have probably got … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Sheffield 510 & Blackpool 49

Posted on Tuesday 22 September 2015 by Gareth Prior

In 1968 the Tramway Museum at Crich held their very first Transport Extravaganza. As previously reported in “Picture in Time” Prague 180 arrived during the build-up to this event but that was only one of the stars of the event … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: M5000 3103 enters service as 3104 arrives

Posted on Monday 21 September 2015 by Gareth Prior

There has been more movement with the M5000s on Manchester Metrolink with 3103 – which seemingly snuck into Manchester without us noticing! – entering service on Saturday 19th September running as part of a double unit on the Eccles route. … Continue reading →

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Norbreck North tramstop will return

Posted on Monday 21 September 2015 by Gareth Prior

Blackpool Council have confirmed that a new tramstop will be built at Norbreck North following an extensive campaign by local residents following the removal of a stop at this location as part of the upgrade of the tramway. Local residents … Continue reading →

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Metrolink’s Airport line wins award

Posted on Monday 21 September 2015 by Gareth Prior

Manchester Metrolink’s Airport line has won the “Civil Engineering Achievement of the Year” award at the annual National Rail Awards which took place at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London last week. The Airport line – which is the latest … Continue reading →

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Minor timetable changes for Supertram

Posted on Monday 21 September 2015 by Gareth Prior

A new timetable will be introduced on Stagecoach Supertram from Monday 5th October although only passengers who travel in the early mornings will notice any difference. Three services on the Blue route will be removed with two additional journeys being … Continue reading →

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Enhanced services for Midland Metro on Sunday 27th September

Posted on Monday 21 September 2015 by Gareth Prior

Services across the Midland Metro network will run at increased frequencies between 0800 and 1800 on Sunday 27th September to cater for the number of people expected to be in the area for the Birmingham Weekender entertainment event. Trams will … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Croydon Tramlink 2537

Posted on Sunday 20 September 2015 by Gareth Prior

Today Picture in Time finds itself in the capital city as we head to Croydon Tramlink again for a view of a tram in the early days of the system. The tram in question is CR4000 2537 and the date … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Hovertram 735

Posted on Friday 18 September 2015 by Gareth Prior

We are back with the Illuminated Trams of Blackpool for our latest Picture in Time image and this time the tram featuring is the Hovertram 735 which is seen at rest in the depot in 1973.

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This week on British Trams Online…

Posted on Thursday 17 September 2015 by Gareth Prior

An earlier than usual update this week as we go back five years for a Photo Gallery from the Blackpool 125th Anniversary events week:

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Centenary 641 prepares for Pleasure Beach debut

Posted on Thursday 17 September 2015 by Gareth Prior

It may be slightly later than originally planned – as so often happens with a new signing – but the Blackpool FC Celebration Tram is now in situ alongside Pleasure Beach loop and will be officially unveiled to the public … Continue reading →

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Going for a ride…

Posted on Thursday 17 September 2015 by Gareth Prior

It’s another week and another important weekend for trams with the premier event of the year at the Crich Tramway Village taking place – TMS 60 (incorporating the annual Enthhusiasts’ Day). That will take place on Saturday 19th September and … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: 2015 ends for the Douglas Horse Tramway

Posted on Wednesday 16 September 2015 by Gareth Prior

The 2015 season of operation on the Douglas Horse Tramway ended on Sunday 13th September with a special day of events including tram changeovers, static line-ups outside the depot and a mini cavalcade.

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Earlier services for Edinburgh Trams in 6 week trial

Posted on Wednesday 16 September 2015 by Gareth Prior

Edinburgh Trams are going to trial extended service times for a six week period from 19th October to help passengers make earlier flight connections and improve the service provided at Ingliston Park and Ride. The first tram of the day … Continue reading →

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NET Citadis to be named Stuart Broad

Posted on Wednesday 16 September 2015 by Gareth Prior

Nottingham Express Transit Citadis 237 is to be named Stuart Broad during a special ceremony at Wilkinson Street Depot on Thursday 17th September. Stuart Broad is a current Nottinghamshire and England cricketer and recently celebrated regaining the Ashes and also … Continue reading →

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Get me there – eventually!

Posted on Wednesday 16 September 2015 by Gareth Prior

It was all supposed to be a new era in paying for travel on Manchester Metrolink (and on other public transport across the area) but get me there (a Manchester version of an Oyster card in effect) hit the stumbling … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Paisley 68

Posted on Tuesday 15 September 2015 by Gareth Prior

For the past few years we have known the featured tram in today’s “Picture in Time” as Glasgow 1068 but the majority of its existence it has been better known as Paisley 68 and that is exactly what the tram … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Liverpool 245 launched back into service

Posted on Monday 14 September 2015 by Gareth Prior

On Saturday 12th September – just two days short of 58 years since the last convoy of trams to run in Liverpool – Liverpool 245 was launched into service at the Birkenhead Heritage Tramway with a suitability lavish event taking … Continue reading →

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