Author Archives: Andrew Waddington

Sunderland 16 sees daylight at last!

Posted on Thursday 13 November 2014 by Andrew Waddington

The heavily-delayed overhaul of Beamish Museum tramway stalwart Sunderland 16 has taken some significant steps towards completion this week. The tram was re-trucked on Wednesday 12th November, which allowed it to be moved outside allowing a sneak preview of its … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Blackpool 621 arrives at Beamish

Posted on Wednesday 12 November 2014 by Andrew Waddington

The latest addition to the Beamish tram fleet, Blackpool Brush Railcoach 621, has now arrived safely at its new home and thanks to Gordon Bulmer we can share with you a couple of images showing the tram in the depot … Continue reading →

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‘Classic London’ event for Crich

Posted on Wednesday 12 November 2014 by Andrew Waddington

Crich Tramway Village have confirmed that it will be hosting a special London themed event (its third in four years) next summer, primarily to celebrate the return to service of London County Council 106. This tram has been undergoing an … Continue reading →

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Dundee tram depot set to become a museum

Posted on Wednesday 12 November 2014 by Andrew Waddington

An historic tram depot in Dundee, built in 1901 is set for a new lease of life as the home of a collection of historic vehicles, including the Scottish city’s last surviving horse-drawn tramcar. The former Maryfield tram shed had … Continue reading →

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Escape from Alcatraz – Blackpool tram style!

Posted on Tuesday 11 November 2014 by Andrew Waddington

On Monday 10th and Tuesday 11th November, three of the preserved Blackpool trams from the collection of the Fleetwood Heritage Leisure Trust made a great escape following a lengthy period of storage at Kirkham Prison, where they had resided since … Continue reading →

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A Brush car for Beamish

Posted on Tuesday 11 November 2014 by Andrew Waddington

The future of Blackpool’s pioneer Brush Railcoach has been secured, thanks to an unexpected but extremely welcome transfer of ownership. Following a period of storage at Kirkham Prison after being acquired by the Fleetwood Heritage Leisure Trust, it has been … Continue reading →

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Manx trams move out of Ramsey shed

Posted on Saturday 8 November 2014 by Andrew Waddington

No sooner had the 2014 operating season come to an end for the Manx Electric Railway, than some of the more unusual items of resident rolling stock were thrust into the limelight with a series of moves designed to clear … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: More from Manchester 765’s big day out

Posted on Friday 7 November 2014 by Andrew Waddington

After featuring some images of Heaton Park resident Manchester 765 being loaded up for its short visit to Manchester city centre to help commemorate the centenary of the First World War (as well as its own centenary year!), we are … Continue reading →

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Burton & Ashby 14 is set to come home

Posted on Thursday 6 November 2014 by Andrew Waddington

When it was discovered, just a few weeks ago, that Burton & Ashby 14 was being put up for auction as part of a mass sale of assets from the city of Detroit, few people were optimistic about the future … Continue reading →

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New Blackpool tram boss starts work

Posted on Thursday 6 November 2014 by Andrew Waddington

Blackpool Transport’s new Managing Director Jane Cole began work at the company on Monday 3rd November 2014, earning her place in the history books as the first woman ever to manage the famous Blackpool tramway. Jane has wasted no time in … Continue reading →

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Five Blackpool trams put at risk

Posted on Thursday 6 November 2014 by Andrew Waddington

The future survival of the five Blackpool trams owned by Merseytravel has been placed in serious doubt, following the formal abandonment of the transport operator’s ambitious tram plans. The company had at one time hoped to take over control of … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Manchester 765’s day in the city

Posted on Wednesday 5 November 2014 by Andrew Waddington

On Tuesday 4th November, the 100 year-old tramcar Manchester 765 from the Heaton Park Tramway was displayed in the Manchester city centre. As well as celebrating its own centenary year, the tram was also there as part of the commemorative … Continue reading →

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MER pay tribute to the Tunnel cars

Posted on Wednesday 5 November 2014 by Andrew Waddington

The penultimate day of the 2014 season on the Manx Electric Railway saw this amazing transport system play host to its now established annual ‘Winter Photography Event’, and this year the star attractions were the four remaining Tunnel cars in … Continue reading →

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NEETT’s Blackpool trams move in

Posted on Monday 3 November 2014 by Andrew Waddington

Monday 3rd November was a momentous day for the North Eastern Electrical Traction Trust, as it was on this date that the last of their collection of historic Blackpool trams were moved into secure undercover accommodation. Both of the Balloon … Continue reading →

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Grimsby & Immingham 26 back in action

Posted on Monday 3 November 2014 by Andrew Waddington

Pleasing news from the Beamish Museum tramway concerns Grimsby & Immingham 26 (alias Gateshead 10) which is now back in service on a restricted basis following several months of inactivity. The tram was noticeably absent over the summer season due … Continue reading →

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Heritage trams descend on Starr Gate – again!

Posted on Monday 3 November 2014 by Andrew Waddington

Following the completion of works on the road junction at Manchester Square in Blackpool after months of chaos, it had been hoped that the disruption affecting access by trams to and from the Rigby Road site was at an end. … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Bye bye Box 40!

Posted on Monday 3 November 2014 by Andrew Waddington

As reported previously, Wednesday 29th October witnessed the departure of both Blackpool & Fleetwood Box 40 and Blackpool Balloon 711 from the National Tramway Museum at Crich, with both trams heading back home to Blackpool. We are pleased to bring … Continue reading →

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Heritage Trams this week

Posted on Thursday 30 October 2014 by Andrew Waddington

As the year draws to an end for most of Britain’s heritage tramways, we take our weekly look at all that is going on over the next seven days and where you can ride on a vintage tram in the … Continue reading →

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Bid to save Burton & Ashby 14 launched

Posted on Thursday 30 October 2014 by Andrew Waddington

Tram enthusiasts are uniting in an attempt to rescue Burton & Ashby 14 from Detriot, following the recent announcement that this historic open-top tramcar is to be sold at auction on November 5th. There has been considerable interest in this … Continue reading →

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Box 40 & Balloon 711 go back to Blackpool

Posted on Wednesday 29 October 2014 by Andrew Waddington

Following a highly enjoyable period of operation at the Crich Tramway Village during 2014, both Blackpool trams Box 40 and Balloon 711 left their temporary home in Derbyshire on the afternoon of Wednesday 29th October. Having participated in this year’s … Continue reading →

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