Author Archives: Gareth Prior

Supertram Selfie competition announced

Posted on Saturday 1 August 2015 by Gareth Prior

To mark the 21st anniversary of Supertram in 2015, operators Stagecoach have teamed up with artist Pete McKee for a unique project which will see four users of the tram network immortalized in the artist’s unique style. To be involved … Continue reading →

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Enjoy Supertram services on a Sunday for just £1

Posted on Saturday 1 August 2015 by Gareth Prior

Stagecoach Supertram have announced that on all Sundays in August you will be able to purchase an all day unlimited travel ticket for just £1. Valid on all tram services, replacement bus services and the Supertram Link bus services the … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Pleasure Beach loop

Posted on Friday 31 July 2015 by Gareth Prior

Today Picture in Time is back in Blackpool as we take a look at Pleasure Beach loop in 1993, a time when it was not uncommon to see a large number of trams waiting to form specials along Blackpool Promenade. … Continue reading →

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Final testing set to start on NET Phase Two

Posted on Thursday 30 July 2015 by Gareth Prior

One of the last hurdles to overcome before the long awaited extensions of Nottingham Express Transit open to the public is set to start on Friday 31st July with news that final testing is due to commence. This period of … Continue reading →

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Going for a ride…

Posted on Thursday 30 July 2015 by Gareth Prior

Welcome back to our latest look at just when and where you can go and enjoy a ride on a traditional tram in the British Isles over the next seven days or so. Over on the Isle of Man at … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Grimsby & Immingham 20

Posted on Wednesday 29 July 2015 by Gareth Prior

Today in our “Picture in Time” series we are heading back more than 50 years ago to 1963 with a view of Grimsby & Immingham 20 on the day it arrived at Crich. Of course we now know this tram … Continue reading →

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This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Sunday 26 July 2015 by Gareth Prior

This week we bring you three more Photo Galleries as we conclude our Scottish tram trilogy and also take in some photos from Crich as well:

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M5000 3102 arrives on Manchester Metrolink

Posted on Sunday 26 July 2015 by Gareth Prior

Deliveries of the Bombardier built M5000s to Manchester Metrolink are continuing with 3102 the latest to arrive at Queens Road Depot on Saturday 25th July. The tram made the now very familiar trip across mainland Europe and then ferry via … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: South Yorkshire Supertram 06

Posted on Sunday 26 July 2015 by Gareth Prior

Today the tram to feature as part of our “Picture in Time” series is South Yorkshire Supertram 06 which is seen in the city centre shortly after the system opened in 1994.

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It’s almost time: Manx Heritage Transport Festival 2015

Posted on Saturday 25 July 2015 by Gareth Prior

The annual Manx Heritage Transport Festival takes place between Wednesday 29th July and Sunday 2nd August with the usual mix of events on the Isle of Man Steam Railway and of more interest to us on this website the Manx … Continue reading →

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It’s Chillwell isn’t it?

Posted on Friday 24 July 2015 by Gareth Prior

We’ve all done it, added an extra letter into a word and not realised before publishing it but at least when you write something for a website you can quickly make the amendment hoping nobody has noticed. Unfortunately for Nottingham … Continue reading →

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Artists sought for Midland Metro extension

Posted on Friday 24 July 2015 by Gareth Prior

Centro are looking for local artists to help decorate the Birmingham City Centre Midland Metro extension with three location cabinets set to receive artwork rather than keep the plain paint jobs as seen elsewhere in the UK. The three cabinets … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Railcoach 680

Posted on Friday 24 July 2015 by Gareth Prior

As I look out the window this evening at the weather at the pouring rain (it is meant to be summer isn’t it!) I have gone through my archive of photos for an image of a tram in the wet … Continue reading →

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Black Country Living Museum back on track!

Posted on Thursday 23 July 2015 by Gareth Prior

After 18 long months trams are back on track at the Black Country Living Museum following the completion of the first phase of track replacement works. Trams are now running daily on a half route between the tram depot and … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Blackpool 762 undergoes driver familiarisation

Posted on Thursday 23 July 2015 by Gareth Prior

On Thursday 23rd July Blackpool Jubilee Car 762 was one of the chosen three trams in service at the Crich Tramway Village although its use wasn’t only a random one as the chance was also taken to use it for … Continue reading →

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Going for a ride…

Posted on Thursday 23 July 2015 by Gareth Prior

It’s Thursday evening and so we all know what that means don’t we? Yes that’s right it’s our regular round-up of when and where you can enjoy a ride on a traditional tram within the British Isles. Highlight of the … Continue reading →

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First part of NET Phase Two set to open

Posted on Tuesday 21 July 2015 by Gareth Prior

Monday 27th July will see the opening of part of the Nottingham Express Transit Phase Two extensions although if you are looking forward to a ride on this stretch of line it won’t take you long! It has been announced … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Douglas Horse Tramway 34, 33 & 1

Posted on Tuesday 21 July 2015 by Gareth Prior

We are back in the middle of the Irish Sea for today’s Picture in Time image but this time we move away from electricity and feature the Douglas Horse Tramway on a wet day in 1992 with a view at … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Manchester Metrolink 1008

Posted on Sunday 19 July 2015 by Gareth Prior

We are off to Manchester Metrolink once again for today’s Picture in Time image and this time the star of the feature is T68 1008 when we catch up with the vehicle on 6th April 1992 – the first day … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Manchester Metrolink M5000 3101 heads to Manchester

Posted on Sunday 19 July 2015 by Gareth Prior

Last week we reported that the latest M5000 for Manchester Metrolink, 3101, had arrived at Queens Road Depot and this week we show a photo of it, courtesy of Christoph Heuer, as it made its way to the UK. All … Continue reading →

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