Author Archives: Andrew Waddington

Box car 40 nears completion

Posted on Monday 23 June 2014 by Andrew Waddington

Overhaul work on Blackpool & Fleetwood ‘Box’ car 40 is now nearing completion, ahead of the tram’s expected starring role in upcoming events at both Blackpool and Crich. The tram has just recently been reunited with its trucks, which have … Continue reading →

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Blackpool trams bask in sunshine for ‘Totally Transport’

Posted on Monday 23 June 2014 by Andrew Waddington

The tenth annual ‘Totally Transport’ event, featuring a wide variety of classic and modern vehicles as well as a model tram exhibition, trade stalls and various other attractions, took place on Sunday 22nd June 2014 on Blackpool’s New South Promenade. … Continue reading →

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Heritage trams transfer to Starr Gate (again!)

Posted on Saturday 21 June 2014 by Andrew Waddington

The sight of Blackpool’s heritage trams on New South Promenade has become an increasingly common one in recent weeks and months, due to the requirement for these trams to be based at Starr Gate depot during the road works at … Continue reading →

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Heaton Park Tramway event preview: 765 – 100 Not Out!

Posted on Friday 20 June 2014 by Andrew Waddington

On Sunday 6th July, the Heaton Park Tramway will be hosting a very special event to celebrate Manchester 765‘s centenary year. Regular readers of this site will no doubt be aware that 765 has been under overhaul during the early … Continue reading →

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Ticketing details for 167’s Fleetwood tour announced

Posted on Tuesday 17 June 2014 by Andrew Waddington

Blackpool Transport have confirmed full details of how you can be on board visiting Blackpool ‘Pantograph’ car 167 for a full system tour on Sunday 22nd June, as part of the annual ‘Totally Transport’ event. Tickets for this special trip … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Oldham 43 reaches the promised land

Posted on Tuesday 17 June 2014 by Andrew Waddington

Oldham 43 had a date with destiny – and a low loader – on Tuesday 17th June, when the unrestored tram body was finally delivered to a new permanent home at Manchester’s Heaton Park Tramway. This followed several months of … Continue reading →

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New home wanted for mock-up Edinburgh tram

Posted on Monday 16 June 2014 by Andrew Waddington

The mock-up tram which was used to offer a taste of the future in Edinburgh is now homeless, and potentially available to interested parties, according to an article published by the Edinburgh Evening News. With the city’s new tram system … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: LCC 1 enters the works at Crich

Posted on Sunday 15 June 2014 by Andrew Waddington

As briefly reported yesterday on British Trams Online, London Transport 1 entered the workshop at Crich Tramway Village on Saturday 14th June, ready for work to commence on the major restoration of the tram which is being funded by the … Continue reading →

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The Rack is back!

Posted on Saturday 14 June 2014 by Andrew Waddington

On Saturday 14th June, Blackpool & Fleetwood ‘Rack’ 2 made a very welcome return to service at the National Tramway Museum, Crich. This popular 1898-built tram was sidelined after the 2012 season, but has now been reinstated to traffic to … Continue reading →

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London trams in the works at Crich

Posted on Friday 13 June 2014 by Andrew Waddington

At Crich Tramway Village, the ongoing major overhaul of London County Council 106 is now at a well advanced stage. The tram – which last operated on a restricted basis in summer 2010 – has been partially rebuilt with replacement … Continue reading →

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Oldham 43 prepares for its move day

Posted on Friday 13 June 2014 by Andrew Waddington

On the 17th June the streets of Oldham will see an Oldham corporation tramcar making its way along them for the first time in 80 years, when the remains of Oldham 43 make their way to a new home at … Continue reading →

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TMS Board respond to controversy over Leeds 602

Posted on Friday 13 June 2014 by Andrew Waddington

The Tramway Museum Society have issued a detailed statement to members, explaining in greater detail the reasoning behind the recent controversial decision to turn down the offer of a large legacy to finance a full restoration of Leeds 602. The … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Hilton Hotel hire seven Blackpool trams

Posted on Thursday 12 June 2014 by Andrew Waddington

One of the most ambitious private charters ever witnessed on the Blackpool tramway occurred on the evening of Tuesday 10th June, when the Hilton Hotel hired an incredible SEVEN trams from the heritage fleet! All of the high capacity cars … Continue reading →

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Blackpool Brush car 298 to be banished from Crich

Posted on Wednesday 11 June 2014 by Andrew Waddington

It has come to light that the Tramway Museum Society intend to transfer one of the many non-operational tramcars at Crich Tramway Village to the museum’s off-site storage facility at Clay Cross. The chosen vehicle is Blackpool Brush Railcoach 298, … Continue reading →

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Fleetwood traders blame tram pass cancellation for profit drop

Posted on Tuesday 10 June 2014 by Andrew Waddington

Small businesses in Fleetwood are claiming that the recent decision to cease accepting concessionary travel passes from Wyre residents on the Blackpool tramway has harmed their profits, to the extent that their long-term viability is now under threat. Just over … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time 18: Blackpool VAMBAC 11 on tour

Posted on Monday 9 June 2014 by Andrew Waddington

For the return of our occasional archive picture series, we are turning the clock all the way back to 1963 to catch up with one of the most popular preserved Blackpool trams around today – Marton VAMBAC Railcoach 11. At … Continue reading →

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Blackpool event preview: Totally Transport, 22nd June

Posted on Saturday 7 June 2014 by Andrew Waddington

On Sunday 22nd June, the popular Totally Transport event returns to Blackpool’s New South Promenade for the tenth successive year. Featuring a wide variety of vintage transport plus other attractions to entertain the whole family, this year’s event will see … Continue reading →

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Private Pantograph car

Posted on Friday 6 June 2014 by Andrew Waddington

On the evening of Thursday 5th June, Blackpool Pantograph car 167 was employed on a private hire working which saw it operate over the entire length of the Blackpool tramway with passengers on board – the first time this had … Continue reading →

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Projects progress at Heaton Park

Posted on Thursday 5 June 2014 by Andrew Waddington

It has been a while since we supplied an update on the overhaul work on both Hull 96 and Manchester 765 at the Heaton Park Tramway, so to rectify this, we now offer the latest details on the ongoing work … Continue reading →

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Concert chaos to hit Blackpool again

Posted on Wednesday 4 June 2014 by Andrew Waddington

Blackpool Council have revealed plans for the annual illuminations switch-on event, which will once again be held at the Tower Festival Headland venue. Unlike last year, the main switch-on event will be totally free; however, to compensate, two further shows … Continue reading →

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