Author Archives: Gareth Prior

In Pictures: WW2 Home Front – Crich

Posted on Thursday 13 August 2015 by Gareth Prior

Last weekend also saw the culmination of the WW2 Home Front at the Crich Tramway Village with an intensive tram service in operation alongside the usual re-enactors and also a visiting replica Spitfire. These photos were mainly taken on the … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Blackpool Rocks Manchester – Heaton Park

Posted on Thursday 13 August 2015 by Gareth Prior

As we reported earlier this week another successful event took place at the Heaton Park Tramway over the weekend of Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th August. Blackpool Rocks Manchester was a joint event between several heritage transport organisations in Greater … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Supertram rail replacement works continue

Posted on Thursday 13 August 2015 by Gareth Prior

Stagecoach Supertram’s rail replacement works are starting to come towards a close with 90% of the work now completed. All rail replacement work is due to be finished before the end of August and during the first week of the … Continue reading →

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Going for a ride…

Posted on Thursday 13 August 2015 by Gareth Prior

Once again here is your one stop guide to just when and where you can go and enjoy a ride on a traditional tram in the British Isles over the next week or so. You may not realise it when … Continue reading →

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Metrolink to resume services through St Peter’s Square

Posted on Wednesday 12 August 2015 by Gareth Prior

Manchester Metrolink will resume services through St Peter’s Square from Friday 28th August following the completion of the first stage of the major transformation works. The past two months have seen all services through this key area of the network … Continue reading →

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Midland Metro T69s: End of an era **Updated**

Posted on Tuesday 11 August 2015 by Gareth Prior

There will be a tinge of sadness in the West Midlands on Friday 14th August when the last ever public passenger runs of the T69 trams takes place. After months of rumour and false starts it has now been decided … Continue reading →

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This week on British Trams Online…

Posted on Sunday 9 August 2015 by Gareth Prior

This week we bring you a couple more Photo Galleries as we start another trilogy, this time from the Isle of Man:

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Picture in Time: Croydon Tramlink CR4000s

Posted on Sunday 9 August 2015 by Gareth Prior

It’s a Picture in Time with a difference today as we are also appealing for information about these photos as Bob James is attempting to identify the two Croydon Tramlink CR4000s taken in these photos.

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Boat 607

Posted on Friday 7 August 2015 by Gareth Prior

Continuing our theme of Blackpool Boat Cars we head back to the northwest coast today for a view of 607 – this time when it was in between spells at Crich in 1993.

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Preparations start for Pleasure Beach tram display changeover

Posted on Friday 7 August 2015 by Gareth Prior

Having spent three Illumination seasons alongside Pleasure Beach loop Brush Railcoach 290 is being prepared for a move before the 2015 Illumination season which will see it replaced by Centenary Car 641. It had originally been expected that 290 would … Continue reading →

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NET Citadis named after Nurse of the Year

Posted on Friday 7 August 2015 by Gareth Prior

Six of Nottingham Express Transit’s Citadis trams are now carrying names following the naming of 220 Kim Helm this week. As you may remember Kim was named as Nottingham’s Nurse of the Year earlier this year and one of the … Continue reading →

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Going for a ride…

Posted on Thursday 6 August 2015 by Gareth Prior

Another week, another round-up of when and where you can go for a ride on a traditional tram in the British Isles over the next seven days or so. Highlights this week include the conclusion of the WW2 Home Front … Continue reading →

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Win tickets to preview NET Phase Two

Posted on Wednesday 5 August 2015 by Gareth Prior

Members of the public are being given the chance to win tickets for exclusive preview trips on the two new Nottingham Express Transit lines as preparations continue for the official opening later this summer. The trips will take place on … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Trams nominated for National Transport Award

Posted on Wednesday 5 August 2015 by Gareth Prior

Edinburgh Trams have been nominated in the Rail Operator of the Year category at the National Transport Awards, which take place later this year. Those nominated in this category have been shortlisted based on performance, reliability, passenger growth, customer satisfaction … Continue reading →

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Swansea tram rescued for restoration

Posted on Tuesday 4 August 2015 by Gareth Prior

A tram which has been exposed to the elements for nearly 90 years has been rescued by the Amman Valley Railway Society (AVRS) with the long-term plan being the full restoration of the tramcar. The Swansea tram has been in … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Boat 607

Posted on Tuesday 4 August 2015 by Gareth Prior

Considering when I turned over all three of my tram calendars for August I was met by a photo of a Blackpool Boat Car what better excuse do I need to include more views of a Boat for today’s Picture … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Manchester Metrolink 1009

Posted on Sunday 2 August 2015 by Gareth Prior

As usual Sunday’s Picture in Time features a modern tram and this week we are heading to Manchester Metrolink with an image of T68 1009 in 1992.

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Snaefell Mountain Railway to celebrate 120th anniversary

Posted on Saturday 1 August 2015 by Gareth Prior

21st August 1895 saw the first public runs of a new railway on the Isle of Man – the Snaefell Mountain Railway. Now 119 years and 364 days later the Railway will be celebrating its 120th anniversary with a series … Continue reading →

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Lost Trams: Seaton 7

Posted on Saturday 1 August 2015 by Gareth Prior

OK so its not really that lost – we know exactly where it is, at the back of the Seaton Tramway depot – but the latest tram to feature in our Lost Trams series is Seaton Tramway’s no. 7 which … Continue reading →

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Metrolink delays after car gets stuck on Airport line

Posted on Saturday 1 August 2015 by Gareth Prior

It seems that some motorists in Greater Manchester are never going to get the hang of reserved tram track as another car got stuck on the tracks at Barlow Moor Road on Friday 31st July causing delays for Metrolink services … Continue reading →

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