Author Archives: Andrew Waddington

Blackpool’s forgotten Coronation cars gets a makeover

Posted on Sunday 25 August 2013 by Andrew Waddington

Fresh from the controversial news regarding the sale of Blackpool ‘Boat’ car 605, the Lancastrian Transport Trust have announced the commencement of restoration work on another of its preserved Blackpool trams – Coronation 663. This tram has had a rather … Continue reading →

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Ride the lights… well, part of them!

Posted on Friday 23 August 2013 by Andrew Waddington

Some last minute changes have had to be made to the Fylde Tramway Society’s tram tour in Blackpool on Tuesday 27th August. Blackpool Council have now confirmed that a short section of the promenade tramway close to the Tower will … Continue reading →

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Blackpool ‘Boat’ 233 to set sail for the USA

Posted on Thursday 22 August 2013 by Andrew Waddington

It has come to light that the Lancastrian Transport Trust’s preserved Blackpool ‘Boat’ car 233 is shortly set to leave the UK for a new home in San Francisco, after being sold to a new owner overseas. The tram is currently … Continue reading →

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Blackpool 762 runs at Crich!

Posted on Wednesday 21 August 2013 by Andrew Waddington

After a very long wait, history was made on Wednesday 21st August, when Blackpool Jubilee car 762 operated on the main line at Crich Tramway Village for the very first time. Following extensive electrical work undertaken by a small number … Continue reading →

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Balloon cars visit Starr Gate

Posted on Tuesday 20 August 2013 by Andrew Waddington

The appearance of any of Blackpool’s traditional trams at the new Starr Gate depot, normally reserved solely for housing the Flexity2 class, always continues to create intrigue amongst enthusiasts. Recently, open top Balloon car ‘Princess Alice’ 706 spent a few days … Continue reading →

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Midland Metro look to the past with a special repaint

Posted on Monday 19 August 2013 by Andrew Waddington

The Midland Metro system has followed in the footsteps of Sheffield Supertram, by repainting one of its modern articulated trams in a special livery inspired by traditional trams. 2013 marks the sixtieth anniversary of the closure of Birmingham’s tramway, and … Continue reading →

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New role proposed for Northampton tram depot

Posted on Sunday 18 August 2013 by Andrew Waddington

A former tram depot in Northampton is the subject of proposals by a local community group which could see the building, which dates from 1904, transformed into a new heritage exhibition and enterprise centre. The depot has been used as a … Continue reading →

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Six in a row at Heaton Park

Posted on Saturday 17 August 2013 by Andrew Waddington

On 13th August 2013, regular British Trams Online contributor Joe Savage managed to photograph six trams lined up on the main line at the Heaton Park Tramway during a depot shunt. Although only three trams currently make up their operating … Continue reading →

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Blackpool trams prepare for the illuminations

Posted on Friday 16 August 2013 by Andrew Waddington

As the countdown towards the beginning of the illuminations season in Blackpool is on, work is now actively underway in preparing various trams for their role in the annual spectacle. Blackpool Transport are getting their trio of illuminated feature cars … Continue reading →

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Visiting trolleybus to join East Anglia’s trams

Posted on Friday 16 August 2013 by Andrew Waddington

The East Anglia Transport Museum’s upcoming ‘End of Season Gala’ event, taking place on Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th September, has been given a welcome boost following the announcement that the event will feature a special guest in the form … Continue reading →

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Madness on Blackpool prom

Posted on Thursday 15 August 2013 by Andrew Waddington

As feared, it has been confirmed that the Blackpool tramway is set to be heavily disrupted for the first two nights of the 2013 illuminations season. As well as the annual ‘switch-on’ event on Friday 30th August, a second event … Continue reading →

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Heritage Trams this week…

Posted on Thursday 15 August 2013 by Andrew Waddington

It’s that time of the week again… yes, it’s our regular look at when and where you can travel on heritage trams in the UK and Isle of Man. All the information here is given in good faith but you are advised … Continue reading →

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NEETT gain approval for new tram depot

Posted on Wednesday 14 August 2013 by Andrew Waddington

Tuesday 13th August 2013 was a landmark day for the North East Electrical Traction Trust, as on this date, final approval was granted for work to proceed on the construction of a new storage depot on the premises of the … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Heaton Park depot gets its doors

Posted on Wednesday 14 August 2013 by Andrew Waddington

The incredible speed of progress on the construction of the new Lakeside Depot at the Heaton Park Tramway shows no sign of slowing down, with recent progress seeing new folding doors added to the front of the building. The laying … Continue reading →

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Ambitious target set for Sheffield 264 restoration

Posted on Tuesday 13 August 2013 by Andrew Waddington

Having taken a bit of a back seat recently, the Beamish Museum tramway is currently the focus of much greater activity than has been the case for some time, with plans now in place for work to commence on Sheffield … Continue reading →

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Up close and personal with Blackpool ‘Balloon’ 708

Posted on Monday 12 August 2013 by Andrew Waddington

During the ‘Tram & Transport Sunday’ event held at the North East Land, Sea & Air Museum in Sunderland on 11th August, British Trams Online was granted exclusive access to the inside of the most recent arrival of the various … Continue reading →

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An eventful Sunday at Sunderland

Posted on Sunday 11 August 2013 by Andrew Waddington

The first ever ‘Tram & Transport Sunday’ event at the North East Land, Sea & Air Museum in Sunderland was held on Sunday 11th August, and was by all accounts, a resounding success. This was many people’s first opportunity to … Continue reading →

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Middleton Railway ‘Festival of Transport’ details unveiled

Posted on Saturday 10 August 2013 by Andrew Waddington

More details have now been revealed for the 2013 Middleton Railway ‘Festival of Transport’ event, which is being held over the August Bank Holiday weekend. An exciting programme of events is planned to cater for people with an interest in just about … Continue reading →

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Liverpool 245 launch postponed again

Posted on Thursday 8 August 2013 by Andrew Waddington

Unfortunately, further delays to the ongoing work to restore Liverpool ‘Baby Grand’ 245 to an operational condition for service on the Birkenhead heritage tramway, have meant that plans to launch the car this summer have had to be dropped. The … Continue reading →

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What, no Acdo?

Posted on Thursday 8 August 2013 by Andrew Waddington

Bolton 66 made a special appearance on the Blackpool tramway for a private hire on the evening of Wednesday 7th August, without one of its most recognisable features. The popular 1901-built tram has recently lost its long-running adverts for ‘Acdo’ … Continue reading →

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