Author Archives: Andrew Waddington

Picture in Time 8: Leeds 600 in 2005

Posted on Friday 28 June 2013 by Andrew Waddington

As our recent photo feature on Leeds 602 was so popular, the next subject of our ‘Picture in Time’ is the similar Leeds 600. Like 602, this tram is part of the National Tramway Museum collection, however it is currently … Continue reading →

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Improved Sunday service for Blackpool tramway

Posted on Wednesday 26 June 2013 by Andrew Waddington

Since the Blackpool tramway re-opened as a modern light rail system last year, the main fault of the system has been the inadequacies of the service provision on Sundays. Whilst it is common practice for many modern-day transport operators to … Continue reading →

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Blackpool 646 – rest in pieces?

Posted on Wednesday 26 June 2013 by Andrew Waddington

The sad saga of Blackpool Centenary car 646 appeared to be over earlier this year when compelling evidence emerged that the tram had finally been cut up for scrap. This followed the sale of various small items from the tram … Continue reading →

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Heritage trams brave the gales for Totally Transport

Posted on Monday 24 June 2013 by Andrew Waddington

The ninth annual ‘Totally Transport’ event took place on Blackpool’s New South Promenade on Sunday 23rd June, featuring the usual mix of static vehicles on display, family entertainment and a model tram exhibition at the Solaris Centre near Harrow Place. … Continue reading →

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Southampton 45 to visit Kimberley – this weekend!

Posted on Monday 24 June 2013 by Andrew Waddington

Crich Tramway Village have announced that Southampton 45 will be paying a brief visit to the Derbyshire town of Kimberley on Saturday 29th June. The tram will be attending a celebration to mark the centenary of the ‘Ripley Rattlers’ tram … Continue reading →

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Extra outing for Sheffield horse tram

Posted on Sunday 23 June 2013 by Andrew Waddington

2013 marks the 50th anniversary of the first public tram service at Crich, which used horse-drawn tramcar Sheffield 15 until the overhead wires were in place, allowing electric trams to begin operating a year later. The Tramway Museum Society have … Continue reading →

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From Budapest to Bradford and back to Budapest!

Posted on Sunday 23 June 2013 by Andrew Waddington

The North East Electrical Traction Trust (NEETT) have recently earned a reputation as one of the most promising organisations in the UK tram preservation scene, with hardly a week passing by without some exciting news emerging from this group. This … Continue reading →

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More Blackpool debuts set for August Bank Holiday

Posted on Saturday 22 June 2013 by Andrew Waddington

Posters promoting the proposals for heritage tram operation over the late August Bank Holiday weekend (24th – 26th August) have now begun to appear at the designated heritage tour stops in Blackpool. These prominently mention both Open Boat 602 and Centenary car … Continue reading →

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Leeds 107 is decent!

Posted on Saturday 22 June 2013 by Andrew Waddington

Fantastic progress continues to be made on the restoration of Leeds 107, the Yorkshire city’s only surviving horse tram, currently residing at the Middleton Railway. Visibly, 107 is now looking much more like a tram with numerous small fixtures now … Continue reading →

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Totally Transport, trams and timetables

Posted on Friday 21 June 2013 by Andrew Waddington

Blackpool Transport have released details of the planned heritage tram service for this Sunday, 23rd June. As expected, this will differ from the previous heritage tram operating days, as the vintage cars will be confined to the Pleasure Beach – … Continue reading →

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Heaton Park prepared for depot construction!

Posted on Thursday 20 June 2013 by Andrew Waddington

Now that the go-ahead has been given for work to proceed on the construction of a new tram depot at Heaton Park in Manchester, it is pleasing to report that visible progress is finally being made on this exciting project. … Continue reading →

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Two red (and white) Balloons go by

Posted on Thursday 20 June 2013 by Andrew Waddington

Following on from the news that the North East Electrical Traction Trust are to repaint Blackpool Balloon car 721 into red and white ‘Routemaster’ style livery, Blackpool Transport have now confirmed plans for a similar repaint of sister car 701. … Continue reading →

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Heaton Park events round-up

Posted on Wednesday 19 June 2013 by Andrew Waddington

The Heaton Park Tramway in Manchester has hosted a few low-key events recently which have previously gone by unrecorded here on British Trams Online. To set the record straight, we now catch up with what’s been happening at the park, … Continue reading →

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‘Hovertram’ to be restored at Blackpool?

Posted on Tuesday 18 June 2013 by Andrew Waddington

Following the recent surprise announcement that the North East Electrical Traction Trust have been negotiating to acquire the illuminated Blackpool ‘Hovertram’ 735, another equally surprising yet pleasing piece of news has followed. The car’s new owners have now confirmed a … Continue reading →

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Private hires keep Blackpool trams busy

Posted on Sunday 16 June 2013 by Andrew Waddington

Despite the Blackpool heritage tram fleet officially taking a break between the late May Bank Holiday weekend and Sunday 23rd June, no less than four of the town’s historic trams have been out and about during the past seven days. … Continue reading →

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Blackpool’s heritage tours – what’s coming up?

Posted on Sunday 16 June 2013 by Andrew Waddington

With the addition of some extra running days for Blackpool’s heritage tram fleet, British Trams Online presents a basic guide to all of the planned days when historic tram will grace the tramway for the next few months. Outline plans, … Continue reading →

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Panto season finally ends in Blackpool!

Posted on Sunday 16 June 2013 by Andrew Waddington

It is pleasing to report that the external advertisements for the Blackpool Grand Theatre’s 2012 Christmas pantomime carried by Blackpool Flexity 010 have finally been replaced by a more appropriate advert for Crown Carveries.

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LTT Trustee quits in major shake-up for charity

Posted on Saturday 15 June 2013 by Andrew Waddington

The Lancastrian Transport Trust has announced that one of its most prominent members, Philip Higgs, has resigned from his position as a Trustee of the Charity. Mr Higgs is a well known figure in transport preservation circles, notably featuring on … Continue reading →

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Blackpool 290 – going for gold

Posted on Friday 14 June 2013 by Andrew Waddington

The transformation of Blackpool Brush Railcoach 290 from the Diamond Jubilee tram into a piece of graffiti art for Blackpool’s Sea, Sand & Spray festival has now commenced. As reported previously, urban street artist Inkie is decorating the tram, owned … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: A look around the Crich depots

Posted on Friday 14 June 2013 by Andrew Waddington

Most visitors to Crich Tramway Village tend to pay most attention to those trams that are operating during their visit, so for a change we are featuring some photos taken in and around the museum’s depot complex. These pictures all … Continue reading →

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