Category Archives: Heaton Park Tramway

Blackpool trams reunited – in Manchester!

Posted on Wednesday 21 March 2012 by admin

Following the transfer of preserved Blackpool Brush Railcoach 623 from storage at Trafford Park to the Heaton Park Tramway recently, it was widely expected that Blackpool Balloon 702 would also be leaving its temporary home at Trafford soon afterwards, as … Continue reading →

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Brush Car 623 lights up!

Posted on Wednesday 21 March 2012 by admin

It may not have been at the Heaton Park Tramway for long, but Blackpool Brush Railcoach 623 has already undergone some initial commissioning work in preparation for its much-anticipated entry into service in Manchester. Just a week after arriving at … Continue reading →

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MTMS Trams on the move

Posted on Tuesday 20 March 2012 by admin

It’s been an exciting week for the Manchester Transport Museum Society, which has seen two of the organisation’s ex-Blackpool trams travelling by road to new homes.

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Stockport Celebration at Heaton Park August 2011

Posted on Thursday 1 September 2011 by Andrew Waddington

The latest new arrival at Manchester’s Heaton Park Tramway, Stockport 5, was officially launched into service at its new home with a special day-long event taking place on Sunday 28th August 2011. Despite being organised at very short notice and … Continue reading →

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Event Preview: Heaton Park Tramway – Stockport 5 Launch Preview

Posted on Thursday 25 August 2011 by Andrew Waddington

Event: Stockport Celebration Where: Heaton Park Tramway, Manchester When: Sunday 28th August

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Event Preview: Heaton Park Tramway New Members Day/Manchester Transport Historical Collection 50th Anniversary

Posted on Saturday 18 June 2011 by Andrew Waddington

Event: New Members Day/Manchester Transport Historical Collection 50th Anniversary Where: Heaton Park Tramway, Manchester When: Saturday 16th July 2011

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Heaton Park Tramway Blackpool November 2010

Posted on Sunday 28 November 2010 by Gareth Prior

The Heaton Park Tramway in Manchester held their most ambitious event to date on Sunday 21st November 2010 – “A Celebration of Blackpool’s Trams and Transport”. Gareth Prior reports from the event.

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Heaton Park Tramway 30th Anniversary Celebration

Posted on Sunday 4 April 2010 by Gareth Prior

The Heaton Park Tramway in Manchester celebrated their 30th anniversary over the weekend of 27th and 28th March 2010. The first day of the celebrations was reserved for members but on Sunday 28th March it was open to anyone, and … Continue reading →

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Heaton Park Tramway: A Celebration of the British Works Car

Posted on Sunday 7 December 2008 by Andrew Waddington

To celebrate the recent acquisition of Blackpool Railgrinder 752, as well as the completion of overhaul work on Hull 96, the Heaton Park Tramway held ‘A Celebration of the British Works Car’ on Sunday 30th November. What follows is a … Continue reading →

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Event Review: Launch of Manchester Horse Tram L53 at Heaton Park

Posted on Sunday 6 April 2008 by Andrew Waddington

Andrew Waddington reports from the public launch of the Eades Reversible Horse Tramcar L53 on Sunday 30th March 2008. Also included is a visit to the Manchester Museum of Transport.

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