Category Archives: Seaton Tramway

Picture in Time: Unrestored trams at Seaton

Posted on Thursday 8 August 2019 by Gareth Prior

Following on from last week’s image of Seaton Tramway 14 under restoration this week we take a look at some unrestored tram bodies outside the depot.

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This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Sunday 4 August 2019 by Gareth Prior

After a week off the main site update is back with another couple of Photo Galleries:

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Picture in Time: Seaton Tramway 14

Posted on Thursday 1 August 2019 by Gareth Prior

We are again in Devon for this edition of Picture in Time as we feature an image of one of the converted standard gauge trams – no. 14 in the Seaton fleet.

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Picture in Time: Seaton Tramway 17 & 7

Posted on Thursday 25 July 2019 by Gareth Prior

We have a double helping of trams and a double helping of photos for you in this edition of Picture in Time as we take a look at two trams – one of which looks very different now and the … Continue reading →

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Plaque installed at Seaton in memory of tramway supporter

Posted on Monday 22 July 2019 by Gareth Prior

A memorial plaque has been installed on the outside of the Seaton terminus building in honour of Anthony Caesar, a supporter of the tramway. The plaque was unveiled by Al and Gill Summers, friends of Mr Caesar at a small … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Seaton Tramway 12

Posted on Thursday 18 July 2019 by Gareth Prior

As we move to featuring Seaton in Picture in Time this week we take a look at the most rebuilt tram in the fleet – no. 12.

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In Pictures: A busy day at Seaton

Posted on Saturday 6 July 2019 by Gareth Prior

Wednesday 3rd July proved to be a busy day on the Seaton Tramway with no fewer than seven trams out on the tramway for various reasons. As we are now in the main season for the tramway the 20 minute … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Seaton Tramway over Easter

Posted on Friday 26 April 2019 by Gareth Prior

The Seaton Tramway is once again open with services now every day until 3rd November in the year that the tramway will celebrates its 49th anniversary of running in Devon. Following on from last winter when a lot of attention … Continue reading →

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Local MP visits Seaton to congratulate on awards success

Posted on Sunday 7 April 2019 by Gareth Prior

The Seaton Tramway are celebrating another awards win with an accolade from Visit England in recognition of the excellent customer service given at the tramway. To mark the occasion local MP, Neil Parish (Tiverton and Honiton) paid a visit to … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Seaton 19

Posted on Thursday 14 March 2019 by Gareth Prior

Another of the trams converted for operation on the Seaton Tramway from an original first generation tramway is no. 19 – which started off life on the local Exeter Corporation Tramways system.

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Picture in Time: Seaton 17

Posted on Thursday 7 March 2019 by Gareth Prior

Rebuilding trams into a different style has been one of things that the Seaton Tramway – and its forerunner in Eastbourne – have regularly done. Another tram which has had a recent built is the former no. 17 which now … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Seaton 16

Posted on Thursday 28 February 2019 by Gareth Prior

One of three trams at the Seaton Tramway which started off life as a “full size” tram (in this case 3’6” gauge) is no. 16. A former Bournemouth Corporation vehicle this is the tram that features in today’s Picture in … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Seaton 12

Posted on Thursday 21 February 2019 by Gareth Prior

Heading back into the archives today we are in Devon for a look at probably the most rebuilt tram of the Seaton Tramway fleet – no. 12.

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Seaton Tramway gets Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition

Posted on Wednesday 13 February 2019 by Gareth Prior

One of the big advantages of the new Seaton terminus is the ability for temporary exhibitions to be put on and for two months from 10th March the world renowned Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition will be doing just … Continue reading →

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Birkenhead, Douglas and Seaton celebrate wins at Heritage Railway Association Awards

Posted on Sunday 10 February 2019 by Gareth Prior

The annual Heritage Railway Associate Awards – held with a lavish ceremony – have seen two tramways in the British Isles celebrating. The Seaton Tramway in Devon, the Isle of Man’s Douglas Bay Horse Tramway and the Merseyside Tramway Preservation … Continue reading →

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Regular behind the scenes tours at Seaton’s Riverside Depot in 2019

Posted on Thursday 10 January 2019 by Gareth Prior

A new innovation for 2019 at the Seaton Tramway will the chance to see behind the scenes at Riverside Depot with regular tours taking place throughout the year, including a tram ride between Seaton and the depot. As it may … Continue reading →

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This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Sunday 9 December 2018 by Gareth Prior

A trio of Photo Galleries have been added this week as part of the main site update:

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Rare outside appearance for Seaton 7

Posted on Friday 12 October 2018 by Gareth Prior

A tram which has often featured in our archive photo series is the Seaton Tramways no. 7, a tram which has been stored at the back of Riverside Depot for many years but has recently been pushed out into the … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Seaton Tramway 7

Posted on Saturday 22 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

Today we are off to Devon for our latest delve into the archives – the photo features the only tram still at Seaton withdrawn from service, no. 7.

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In Pictures: Seaton Tramway during August

Posted on Sunday 9 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

This small pictorial article takes a look at a few of the sights of the Seaton Tramway during August. With the new terminus at Seaton now officially opened it is quickly becoming a familiar sight for visitors with the four … Continue reading →

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