Author Archives: Andrew Waddington

Busy going nowhere!

Posted on Sunday 11 May 2014 by Andrew Waddington

Recently, a large number of trams have been making road journeys to and from various parts of the UK. However, three proposed road trips by some very different trams were destined not to go ahead – here, we take a … Continue reading →

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Centenary cars and Boats for May Day Bank Holiday

Posted on Friday 9 May 2014 by Andrew Waddington

The May Day Bank Holiday weekend saw Blackpool’s heritage trams grace the promenade rails once again for two days, thanks to the financial support of the Fylde Tramway Society. Although most of the trams used were the same as those … Continue reading →

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Crich Event Preview: The Best of Sheffield

Posted on Thursday 8 May 2014 by Andrew Waddington

For one week during May, Crich Tramway Village is hosting a celebration of all things Sheffield to co-incide with the return to service of Sheffield 510 after a major overhaul and repaint in its special ‘Last Tram’ livery. As well … Continue reading →

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Blackpool Balloon 701 enters the works

Posted on Thursday 8 May 2014 by Andrew Waddington

Pleasing news to report is that Blackpool Balloon car 701 has finally entered the Rigby Road workshops in preparation for a full repaint in the popular red and white livery it carried between 1991 and 1993, immediately following its last … Continue reading →

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Another Crich tram to rise from the dead

Posted on Thursday 8 May 2014 by Andrew Waddington

Fresh from the news that Blackpool & Fleetwood 2, Southampton 45 and Oporto 273 have all rejoined the operating fleet at Crich Tramway Village for the 2014 season, comes another surprise comeback for a once regular workhorse at this museum. … Continue reading →

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A mini Tramathon for Crich

Posted on Monday 5 May 2014 by Andrew Waddington

Despite not hosting a special event for the May Day Bank Holiday weekend, Sunday 4th and Monday 5th May saw a bumper tram service at Crich Tramway Village, with a very impressive total of eleven different trams used over these … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: 674+684 move in to NEETT’s new depot

Posted on Sunday 4 May 2014 by Andrew Waddington

A very productive weekend for the North Eastern Electrical Traction Trust has seen Blackpool trams Centenary 647 and Twin set 674+684 moved into the new storage shed at the North East Land, Sea & Air Museum near Sunderland, ending their … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Blackpool Bank Holiday preparations

Posted on Saturday 3 May 2014 by Andrew Waddington

The sight of heritage tramcars on Blackpool’s New South promenade has become an increasingly common one of late, with many of the town’s remaining historic trams being temporarily based at Starr Gate depot due to ongoing issues with the traffic … Continue reading →

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Preserved Centenary car goes undercover

Posted on Saturday 3 May 2014 by Andrew Waddington

On Saturday 3rd May, the North Eastern Electrical Traction Trust made a huge leap forwards, with the first of its collection of historic Blackpool trams being moved undercover. The honour of being the first tram to be stabled inside the … Continue reading →

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Another makeover planned for Blackpool 290

Posted on Friday 2 May 2014 by Andrew Waddington

The Fleetwood Heritage Leisure Trust have recently given their official website a welcome refresh, with updated profiles on all of the trams in their collection, including their most recent acquisition – Blackpool Centenary car 643. This includes the news that … Continue reading →

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A message of thanks from Andrew

Posted on Friday 2 May 2014 by Andrew Waddington

Many readers of British Trams Online will no doubt be aware by now of the new book, ‘Blackpool Trams – Where Are They Now?’ which is written and produced by your writer, Andrew Waddington. I wanted to use the platform … Continue reading →

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A Balloon lands at Heaton Park

Posted on Tuesday 29 April 2014 by Andrew Waddington

Tuesday 29th April 2014 was a momentous day for the Heaton Park Tramway, with the arrival of yet another ‘new’ tram on site – Blackpool Balloon 702. The arrival of this tram has been eagerly awaited ever since it was … Continue reading →

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Goodbye to Beamish and hello to Blackpool for 167!

Posted on Tuesday 29 April 2014 by Andrew Waddington

One of the most anticipated tram loans of recent years kicked off late on Monday 28th April, when Blackpool Pantograph car 167 touched down on Blackpool tracks for its fourth visit back home since entering preservation. This stunning tram has … Continue reading →

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Blackpool Councillors approve North Station tram extension

Posted on Monday 28 April 2014 by Andrew Waddington

One of the best pieces of news concerning any British tramway so far in 2014, is the announcement that Blackpool Council have voted in favour of extending the town’s famous tramway to North Station. This will provide an invaluable link … Continue reading →

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Heaton Park trams prepare for the future!

Posted on Sunday 27 April 2014 by Andrew Waddington

The last few weeks have been a busy time for volunteer members of the Manchester Transport Museum Society. As well as staging an Easter event which celebrated the revival of Blackpool Vanguard 619, work has been going on behind the … Continue reading →

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Blackpool Event Preview: May Day Bank Holiday

Posted on Saturday 26 April 2014 by Andrew Waddington

Details of the plans for Blackpool’s heritage tram service over the imminent May Day Bank Holiday weekend have now been announced, with a three-car service due to operate on both Sunday 4th & Monday 5th May. With a similar pool … Continue reading →

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Cash injection for owners of Brush car 636

Posted on Friday 25 April 2014 by Andrew Waddington

Stored Energy Technology, the Derby-based company who currently own Blackpool Brush Railcoach 636, have been awarded a sizeable grant to progress its aims to develop a lighter and more efficient method of powering electric trams. This project had begun some … Continue reading →

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Playing with numbers at Heaton Park

Posted on Tuesday 22 April 2014 by Andrew Waddington

Following a period of time masquerading as Heaton Park 7, Blackpool Vanguard 619 has now regained its true identity with the fleet number it carried during its time spent in Blackpool being restored. The newly applied gold numerals on the … Continue reading →

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Crich operating fleet for 2014 revealed

Posted on Monday 21 April 2014 by Andrew Waddington

2014 is shaping up to be a bumper year for Crich Tramway Village, as the site prepares to celebrate the 50th anniversary of electric tramcar operation there. As well as having several new attractions and amenities for visitors to enjoy, the … Continue reading →

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Triumphant return for Blackpool’s heritage trams

Posted on Monday 21 April 2014 by Andrew Waddington

Another exciting year for Blackpool Transport’s fleet of historic trams got properly underway over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend, with the welcome return of the increasingly popular heritage tram service. For three days, nine of the traditional fleet returned to … Continue reading →

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