Author Archives: Gareth Prior

In Pictures: Nottingham Express Transit 219 goes on show

Posted on Wednesday 28 May 2014 by Gareth Prior

On Sunday 25th May with the Milk Race, a cycling race, taking place in Nottingham City Centre Nottingham Express Transit services from Hucknall and Phoenix Park were turned short at Royal Centre. As well as the fairly rare use of … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Edinburgh Trams make final preparations

Posted on Wednesday 28 May 2014 by Gareth Prior

On Saturdays 17th and 24th May information events were held at St Andrews Square tramstop on Edinburgh Trams to give members of the public the chance to see inside a couple of trams and to ask questions about the impending … Continue reading →

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Metrolink T68 1019 says goodbye to Manchester

Posted on Wednesday 28 May 2014 by Gareth Prior

On Wednesday 21st May the latest Metrolink T68 departed Manchester for scrapping in South Yorkshire when 1019 made the now far too familiar journey on the back of a low loader.

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The Leeds 602 Debate: An open letter to the Tramway Museum Society Journal

Posted on Wednesday 28 May 2014 by Gareth Prior

The following has been received by British Trams Online and is an open letter to the Tramway Museum Society Journal regarding the decision not to restore Leeds 602. It is written by Jim Soper, a senior member of the Tramway … Continue reading →

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Charity Tramathon on Metrolink

Posted on Wednesday 28 May 2014 by Gareth Prior

A group of volunteers are to take part in a “Tramathon” on Manchester Metrolink to raise money for the Delamere Charitable Trust, a local special educational needs charity. The event, due to take place on Thursday 29 May, will see … Continue reading →

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British Trams Online this week

Posted on Friday 23 May 2014 by Gareth Prior

Unfortunately there will be no main site update of British Trams Online this week. I won’t bore you with the details yet again but suffice to say longer than usual hours at work have meant I haven’t been able to … Continue reading →

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Heritage Trams this week

Posted on Friday 23 May 2014 by Gareth Prior

This is your one stop guide to when and where you can ride on heritage trams in the UK and Isle of Man. Another week and more excitement in the heritage tram world with the latest batch of heritage running … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Metrolink T68 1008 latest to depart for scrap

Posted on Friday 16 May 2014 by Gareth Prior

Manchester Metrolink T68 1008 became the fifth T68/T68A to leave the north-west for scrapping when it departed on the back of a low loader at 0915 on Friday 16th May. It has been expected that the LRV would depart the … Continue reading →

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Midland Metro welcomes another new tram

Posted on Friday 16 May 2014 by Gareth Prior

There are now seven CAF Urbos3 trams at Midland Metro’s Wednesbury Depot following the arrival of number 23 early on Tuesday 13th May. 23 was the first arrival in Birmingham for over a month (22 having arrived back on 9th … Continue reading →

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Tragedy strikes as Douglas Horse Tramway re-opens

Posted on Friday 16 May 2014 by Gareth Prior

Albert, a 17 year old horse, has died after collapsing whilst pulling a tram on the Douglas Horse Tramway. The tragic incident happened on Tuesday 13th May, just the second day of the 2014 season, and it is believed that … Continue reading →

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Heritage trams this week

Posted on Friday 16 May 2014 by Gareth Prior

This is your one stop guide to when and where you can ride on heritage trams in the UK and Isle of Man. This week sees another special event taking place at the Crich Tramway Village with the launch of … Continue reading →

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Forthcoming “LIVE” coverage on British Trams Online

Posted on Wednesday 14 May 2014 by Gareth Prior

As some of you will hopefully be aware British Trams Online often provides “LIVE” coverage of selected tram events in the UK during the year on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/BritishTramsOnline) and the next few weeks are set to see bumper updates with … Continue reading →

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Farewell T68 tour confirmed for Monday 26th May

Posted on Wednesday 14 May 2014 by Gareth Prior

The very last chance to ride on one of the original T68 fleet on Manchester Metrolink will take place on Monday 26th May when one of the vehicles will run a special tour in aid of charity. Details have not … Continue reading →

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A Purr-fect relaunch planned for Seaton 12

Posted on Tuesday 13 May 2014 by Gareth Prior

Last time that the Seaton Tramway’s number 12 operated in Devon it was carrying a special 40th anniversary livery which featured modern vinyls on top of a red and yellow base but all that is about to change when it … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Trams announce ticketing and timetable information

Posted on Tuesday 13 May 2014 by Gareth Prior

Details of the timetable and ticketing available on Edinburgh Trams has now been announced ahead of the opening of the line on Saturday 31st May. The first public tram will depart Gyle Centre at 0500 bound for York Place where … Continue reading →

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Manx Heritage Transport Festival details announced

Posted on Tuesday 13 May 2014 by Gareth Prior

Isle of Man Railways have now confirmed the details of the annual Manx Heritage Transport Festival which this year takes place between 30th July and 3rd August. As always the event features events across the Island’s railways including the Steam … Continue reading →

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British Trams Online this week

Posted on Sunday 11 May 2014 by Gareth Prior

Three more Photo Galleries feature as part of this week’s main site update of British Trams Online:

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In Pictures: Glasgow 488 under restoration

Posted on Saturday 10 May 2014 by Gareth Prior

Over the May Day Bank Holiday weekend the Ffestiniog Railway opened the doors to the Boston Lodge workshops as part of their gala and this gave members of the public a chance to see how far the restoration of Glasgow … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: NET 209 receives another new livery

Posted on Saturday 10 May 2014 by Gareth Prior

Nottingham Express Transit 209 is running with another new look following the expansion of its adverts for The Milk Race alongside lime green ends. The two end cars are now complete in plain lime green with text at the top … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Strange destination for Supertram

Posted on Saturday 10 May 2014 by Gareth Prior

Rail replacement works are continuing on Stagecoach Supertram with the current work being concentrated beyond Gleadless Townend which means no trams are running to Halfway. Blue route trams are being diverted to Herdings Park with bus connections to Halfway available … Continue reading →

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