Author Archives: Gareth Prior

Going for a ride…

Posted on Thursday 11 June 2015 by Gareth Prior

It is time again to bring you a round-up of when and where you can enjoy a ride on a traditional tram with the British Isles over the next week. The highlight of this period looks set to be the … Continue reading →

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The Merseyside four to return to the Fylde Coast

Posted on Tuesday 9 June 2015 by Gareth Prior

Four trams whose future has been in doubt since the end of last year following news that Merseytravel were seeking to dispose of them have been saved and are starting to return to the Fylde Coast. Brush Cars 625 and … Continue reading →

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Tram and Light Rail journeys in England up once again

Posted on Tuesday 9 June 2015 by Gareth Prior

Tram and light rail usage in England has reached record levels (well since 1983 when records began anyway – it was probably a lot higher in the heyday of the tram!) according to the latest figures released by the Department … Continue reading →

Posted in Blackpool Tramway, Docklands Light Railway, London Trams, Manchester Metrolink, Nottingham Express Transit, South Yorkshire Supertram, West Midlands Metro | 1 Comment

Crich Event Preview: Classic London – 13th & 14th June

Posted on Tuesday 9 June 2015 by Gareth Prior

Over the weekend of Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th June the Crich Tramway Village will be celebrating all things London with the Classic London event. The highlight of the weekend will undoubtedly be the return to service of London County … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Blackpool Boat 228 in San Francisco

Posted on Tuesday 9 June 2015 by Gareth Prior

As the majority of readers to this website will probably be well aware there are two Blackpool Boat cars in San Francisco running on the historic F-line. One of these was, of course, the subject of British Trams Online sponsorship … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Great Orme Tramway 4

Posted on Tuesday 9 June 2015 by Gareth Prior

We are heading up the mountain today in “Picture in Time” as we feature an image of one of the fleet of trams used on the Great Orme Tramway – no. 4.

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This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Sunday 7 June 2015 by Gareth Prior

There are another two Photo Galleries for you to enjoy this week as part of our main site update:

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Picture in Time: South Yorkshire Supertram 05

Posted on Sunday 7 June 2015 by Gareth Prior

Its time for another trip to the second of the UK’s new on street tramways for this installment of “Picture in Time” as we take a look at South Yorkshire Supertram 05 in April 1994.

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In Pictures: Oh I do like to be beside the seaside…in Derbyshire!

Posted on Saturday 6 June 2015 by Gareth Prior

The Crich Tramway Village was turned into a seaside resort for a nine day event from Saturday 23rd to Sunday 31st May as the annual “Beside the Seaside” event took place once again. This family oriented event saw a fun … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Seaton Tramway runs 24 hours for charity

Posted on Saturday 6 June 2015 by Gareth Prior

Between 1300 on Wednesday 27th and 1300 on Thursday 28th May a 24 hour charity Tramathon took place on the Seaton Tramway with tram no. 4 running a return trip every hour in aid of Prostrate Cancer UK, Cancer Research … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Balloon 701

Posted on Friday 5 June 2015 by Gareth Prior

It is back to Blackpool for the latest instalment of “Picture in Time” with a view from 1993 of Blackpool Balloon 701 when it was wearing the Red and White “Routemaster” livery for the first time.

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In Pictures: London County Council 106 returns to the rails

Posted on Thursday 4 June 2015 by Gareth Prior

On Thursday 4th June London County Council 106 made a return to the rails at the Crich Tramway Village as it underwent some testing and driver refamilirisation on the mainline at the home of the National Tramway Museum. 106 had … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Deansgate-Castlefield outbound platform re-opens

Posted on Thursday 4 June 2015 by Gareth Prior

As expected on Tuesday 2nd June the new outbound platform at Deansgate-Castlefield reopened to Manchester Metrolink services for Altrincham, Eccles, MediaCityUK and East Didsbury. On the same date the new TMS control system for the three track layout was brought … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Edinburgh Trams celebrate one year of service

Posted on Thursday 4 June 2015 by Gareth Prior

Edinburgh Trams reached its first anniversary of passenger service on Sunday 31st May and to celebrate the occasion the trams ran over the anniversary weekend with balloons in the cabs. Special anniversary silver hats were also handed out onboard the … Continue reading →

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Going for a ride…

Posted on Thursday 4 June 2015 by Gareth Prior

Once again we look ahead to when and where you can enjoy a ride on a traditional tram in the British Isles with our regular round-up. The next week will see the Seaton Tramway enjoy their annual Classic Car Show … Continue reading →

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Another Urbos 3 enters service on Midland Metro

Posted on Wednesday 3 June 2015 by Gareth Prior

After a break of several weeks of new trams entering service Wednesday 3rd June saw the latest Urbos 3 enter service on Midland Metro with 30 operating its first passenger carrying duties. 30 had been undergoing extensive testing and commissioning … Continue reading →

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Plans for Blackpool Jubilee 761 future continue

Posted on Wednesday 3 June 2015 by Gareth Prior

It has now been confirmed that Blackpool Transport and Fleetwood Heritage Leisure Trust have reached agreement over returning Blackpool Jubilee car 761 to service although the return of this historic tram will not now be until 2017.

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Marton VAMBAC 11

Posted on Tuesday 2 June 2015 by Gareth Prior

It is the turn of Blackpool Marton VAMBAC 11 to feature in our archive photo series “Picture in Time” today with a couple of images showing the tram at Hayling Island and at Beamish 43 years apart.

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This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Sunday 31 May 2015 by Gareth Prior

We have more photos for you this week on British Trams Online with images from the Isle of Man, Volks Electric Railway and Blackpool all featuring:

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Picture in Time: Manchester Metrolink 1005

Posted on Sunday 31 May 2015 by Gareth Prior

Today “Picture in Time” is back in Manchester and the featured subject is T68 1005 which was caught on camera ahead of opening in February 1992.

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