Author Archives: Andrew Waddington

Flexity 007 isn’t so lucky after all!

Posted on Thursday 13 June 2013 by Andrew Waddington

Despite the number 7 supposedly being associated with good luck, the reverse seems to be true of Blackpool Flexity 007 which has recently been involved in an accident with a motor car. This isn’t the first time that this particular … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: The Conwy Valley Railway Museum tramway

Posted on Wednesday 12 June 2013 by Andrew Waddington

If asked to name the various operating tramways to be found in the UK, few people would think to mention the Conwy Valley Railway Museum in North Wales. However, this is in fact home to a miniature tramway, operated by … Continue reading →

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Blackpool tram to appear in ‘The Harry Hill Movie’!

Posted on Wednesday 12 June 2013 by Andrew Waddington

Blackpool’s illuminated Frigate 736, AKA ‘HMS Blackpool’, was out on the promenade for an unusual private hire on Monday 10th June. Comedian Harry Hill is currently shooting scenes for his first ever feature film in Blackpool, and 736 was requested … Continue reading →

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OMO 8 & Coronation 304 return to Rigby Road

Posted on Tuesday 11 June 2013 by Andrew Waddington

Mere hours after the fantastic announcement that nine trams owned by the Lancastrian Transport Trust were being returned to Blackpool Transport to join their heritage fleet, the task of transporting these trams back to Rigby Road commenced. On Tuesday 11th … Continue reading →

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In pictures: Blackpool Boat 236 lights up Crich

Posted on Tuesday 11 June 2013 by Andrew Waddington

The restoration of Blackpool Boat car 236 (or 607 if you prefer to use its post-1968 fleet number!) has finally been completed at Crich Tramway Village, with the fitting of decorative festoon lights to the tram. Four strings of coloured … Continue reading →

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Krefeld 412 joins the NEETT fleet

Posted on Tuesday 11 June 2013 by Andrew Waddington

On Monday 10th June, the second tramcar arrived at the North East Land, Sea & Air Museum (NELSAM) site near Sunderland. Following in the tracks of Blackpool Balloon 721, Krefeld 412 has now arrived on site, having only just been … Continue reading →

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LTT trams handed over to Blackpool Transport!

Posted on Monday 10 June 2013 by Andrew Waddington

In a shock development, the Lancastrian Transport Trust have agreed to transfer an incredible NINE vintage trams into Blackpool Transport’s care. Following a period of negotiation, the LTT and BTS have agreed to merge their collections, to create the ultimate fleet … Continue reading →

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Second time lucky for London 159?

Posted on Saturday 8 June 2013 by Andrew Waddington

After a lengthy lay-off, London United Tramways 159 has been seen out and about on test at Crich Tramway Village this week. It may be remembered that the tram was launched into service in July 2012 following a major restoration … Continue reading →

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Ride the lights with ‘HMS Blackpool’

Posted on Saturday 8 June 2013 by Andrew Waddington

On Tuesday 27th August, the Fylde Tramway Society will be hosting an illuminations tour with a difference, when it hires the illuminated Frigate 736 ‘HMS Blackpool’ for a private tour. This follows a three-day period of heritage tram operation in Blackpool … Continue reading →

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Sunbathing for New York 674

Posted on Thursday 6 June 2013 by Andrew Waddington

On Sunday 2nd June, New York 674 enjoyed a rare taste of sunshine at its home, Crich Tramway Village, when it was extracted from its usual position in Depot VI. On this day the car was dragged onto the traverser, … Continue reading →

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Music festival halts Heaton Park trams

Posted on Thursday 6 June 2013 by Andrew Waddington

Due to an event taking place within the grounds of Manchester’s Heaton Park, the heritage tramway there will be closed on Sunday 9th June. The park is playing host to the first ever ‘Parklive’ music festival, headlined by rap artists … Continue reading →

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A new home for the Hovertram

Posted on Tuesday 4 June 2013 by Andrew Waddington

One of Blackpool’s famous illuminated trams looks set for a more prosperous future, following a surprise announcement that the North East Electrical Traction Trust have agreed to purchase the Hovertram 735. This unique tram left Blackpool in 2007 after being … Continue reading →

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Christmas pantomime advert stays for the summer!

Posted on Tuesday 4 June 2013 by Andrew Waddington

Blackpool Flexity 010 received advertising vinyls for the Grand Theatre’s production of Cinderella, starring ex-Emmerdale actor Danny Miller alongside various other minor celebrities. As this was a show for the festive season, this was naturally expected to be a short-lived … Continue reading →

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Balloon car 721 to run at Heaton Park

Posted on Monday 3 June 2013 by Andrew Waddington

Following a considerable amount of speculation, the Heaton Park Tramway has now confirmed that negotiations are well underway to bring Blackpool Balloon 721 to Manchester, for an operating loan at Heaton Park. The car is owned by the North East … Continue reading →

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Graffiti on the Brush car

Posted on Monday 3 June 2013 by Andrew Waddington

The Fleetwood Heritage Leisure Trust’s preserved Blackpool Brush Railcoach 290 (or 627 as some still prefer to call it) has stood on a special display siding adjacent to the Pleasure Beach loop at Blackpool since August 2012, looking increasingly shabby … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time 7: Leeds 602 in 1994

Posted on Saturday 1 June 2013 by Andrew Waddington

The 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s Coronation on 2nd June seems to have attracted surprisingly little attention in the media, at least compared with last year’s  Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Thankfully, British Trams Online is here to put things right, … Continue reading →

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NEETT on track for new depot

Posted on Saturday 1 June 2013 by Andrew Waddington

The North Eastern Electrical Traction Trust continue to make fantastic progress towards their goal of building a new depot at the site of the North East Sea, Land & Air Museum in Sunderland, in which to house their tram and … Continue reading →

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FTS support Heaton Park’s depot appeal

Posted on Saturday 1 June 2013 by Andrew Waddington

More good news for the Heaton Park Tramway’s project to construct a second tram depot close to the line’s present Lakeside terminus has come from the Fylde Tramway Society, who have recently agreed to donate £1000 to the fund. Although … Continue reading →

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Brush car 622 gets a rub down

Posted on Saturday 1 June 2013 by Andrew Waddington

Following a period of silence, work has now commenced on preparing Blackpool Brush car 622 for its new role as a static classroom at Anchorsholme Primary School. The project was first announced several months ago and was expected to result … Continue reading →

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Heaton Park’s new depot gets the green light

Posted on Wednesday 29 May 2013 by Andrew Waddington

Following numerous unavoidable delays, it is extremely pleasing to be able to report that final approval has now been granted for the construction of a new tram depot at the Heaton Park Tramway in Manchester. Tuesday 28th May was the … Continue reading →

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