Category Archives: Heaton Park Tramway

In Pictures: Blackpool 619 receives side ads

Posted on Saturday 29 April 2023 by Gareth Prior

When Blackpool 619 was officially relaunched into service at the Heaton Park Tramway at the end of March it was confirmed that there remained a few jobs to complete to give the finished product. This includes some additional lining out … Continue reading →

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They’ve Run in 2023!

Posted on Monday 24 April 2023 by Gareth Prior

With more trams continuing to enter service for the first time this year we take another look at which heritage trams have run during 2023 so far. The aim is to feature all tramways within the British Isles and to … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 2nd April 2023

Posted on Sunday 2 April 2023 by Gareth Prior

Photos this week come from the Heaton Park Tramway:

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In Pictures: Blackpool Replica Vanguard 619 relaunched into service

Posted on Tuesday 28 March 2023 by Gareth Prior

Blackpool Replica Vanguard 619 is now officially back in service at the Heaton Park Tramway in Manchester after its relaunch on the first day of the 2023 season on Sunday 26th March. The tram had run briefly in December 2022 … Continue reading →

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Plans for Blackpool 619 relaunch event confirmed

Posted on Thursday 16 March 2023 by Gareth Prior

As announced a few weeks ago, Sunday 26th March will not only mark the start of another season at the Heaton Park Tramway but will also see the relaunch into service of Blackpool Replica Vanguard 619. With this tram running … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 12th March 2023

Posted on Sunday 12 March 2023 by Gareth Prior

Its another two photo gallery week as we hve another “20 Photos of…” as well as heading to Prague:

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Blackpool 619 to be officially launched back into service 26th March

Posted on Wednesday 8 February 2023 by Gareth Prior

Shortly before Christmas 2022 a tram returned to service at Manchester’s Heaton Park Tramway which hadn’t been used since 2017. Blackpool Replica Vanguard 619 was a surprise return to service during the Lightopia event but with its re-entry happening with … Continue reading →

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They Ran in 2022!

Posted on Tuesday 3 January 2023 by Gareth Prior

As we enter another year its time for one last look at which heritage trams ran in 2022. This is as a complete list of heritage trams which operated with passengers on board during the calendar year 2022 – it … Continue reading →

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The Number 20: Hull 96 & Stockport 5

Posted on Thursday 22 December 2022 by Gareth Prior

And off to Manchester and the Heaton Park Tramway for this next instalment of “The Number 20”.

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In Pictures: Surprise! Blackpool 619 back in service at Heaton Park

Posted on Friday 16 December 2022 by Gareth Prior

This article was updated 18th December 2022 with the addition of photos. This is a story we didn’t expect to be reporting on before the end of 2022 – the return to service of Blackpool Replica Vanguard 619 at the … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Heaton Park Tramway Night Photography event

Posted on Thursday 27 October 2022 by Gareth Prior

Saturday 22nd October saw a Night Photography event take place at the Heaton Park Tramway with specially posed scenes including the trams – operational and not operational – as well as a visiting bus in the dark. Manchester trams 765 … Continue reading →

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They’ve Run in 2022!

Posted on Tuesday 18 October 2022 by Gareth Prior

Thank you to everyone who has provided updates to this list which are now shown below. The last time we brought you this round-up of heritage trams which have run in the British Isles this year it was April, so … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 10th July 2022

Posted on Sunday 10 July 2022 by Gareth Prior

In this week’s udpate our photos come from the Heaton Park Tramway in Manchester:

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In Pictures: Heaton Park Tramway have a Tramtastic day

Posted on Monday 4 July 2022 by Gareth Prior

Four trams in service and stored trams on display were amongst the highlights of the Heaton Park Tramway’s Tramtastic event which took place over the weekend of Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd July. Although a two day event this report … Continue reading →

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Heaton Park Tramway gets ready for a Tramtastic weekend!

Posted on Monday 27 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

Please note amendments to the timetabled events – see the main article in italics Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd July sees the latest special event at Manchester’s Heaton Park Tramway as Tramtastic takes place. This year it’s the double the … Continue reading →

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They’ve Run in 2022!

Posted on Monday 18 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

Easter was traditionally the start of the operating season for heritage trams, and whilst that has changed in recent years with all year round operation at some lines in the UK it seems that it marks a good starting point … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 10th April 2022

Posted on Sunday 10 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

Just the one set of photos this week as we head to the Heaton Park Tramway’s 40th(+2) Birthday Celebrations:

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In Pictures: Heaton Park Tramway celebrates 40 years (and a bit more!)

Posted on Thursday 7 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

The pandemic has meant many things have been put on hold, and that has included celebrations of many types. Manchester’s Heaton Park Tramway had originally been due to celebrate their 40th anniversary at the end of March 2020 but just … Continue reading →

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Heaton Park Tramway nearly ready for their 40th(+2!) Birthday celebrations

Posted on Wednesday 30 March 2022 by Gareth Prior

Sunday 3rd April will not only see the start of another season of operation at the Heaton Park Tramway but will also see a special event with a belated celebration to mark their 40th anniversary. The 40th (+2) Birthday Running … Continue reading →

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Heaton Park Tramway get ready for a new season

Posted on Saturday 19 March 2022 by Gareth Prior

Over the past few weeks we have seen various heritage tramways get back up and running for another season and one of the next to welcome its first passengers for 2022 will be the Heaton Park Tramway – and they … Continue reading →

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