Category Archives: Seaton Tramway

Picture in Time: Seaton Works 01 & 02

Posted on Tuesday 22 August 2017 by Gareth Prior

Today Picture in Time heads back down to Devon for views of two of the unsung trams of the Seaton Tramway fleet – namely Works cars 01 and 02.

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This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Sunday 20 August 2017 by Gareth Prior

A couple more Photo Galleries have been added to the main site this week:

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Picture in Time: Seaton Tramway 7 & Mobile Shop 01

Posted on Tuesday 18 July 2017 by Gareth Prior

Today’s Picture in Time image comes from the Seaton Tramway and features two trams which although remain in Devon to this day remain stored in Riverside Depot.

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This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Sunday 16 July 2017 by Gareth Prior

One new Photo Gallery for you as part of this week’s main site update:

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In Pictures: 60 years not out!

Posted on Sunday 2 July 2017 by Gareth Prior

Volunteers are the lifeblood of heritage tramways in the UK and for one such volunteer at the Seaton Tramway the past week has seen him celebrate 60 years driving. David Rivers started driving for Modern Electric Tramways when the operation … Continue reading →

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12 trams to see service at Seaton’s Family Fun Day

Posted on Thursday 1 June 2017 by Gareth Prior

Buried under the title Family Fun Day, Sunday 4th June looks set to be a rare chance to enjoy rides on all of the operational passenger trams at the Seaton Tramway with all 12 due to be in service. There … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Modern Electric Tramways 6 & 7

Posted on Tuesday 23 May 2017 by Gareth Prior

In this edition of Picture in Time we are again visiting Eastbourne for an image taken on the Modern Electric Tramways line which used to run in the Sussex coastal town before the operation was moved along the coast to … Continue reading →

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Jurassic Mule bus services returns for 2017

Posted on Friday 19 May 2017 by Gareth Prior

After the success of the service in 2016 the Jurassic Mule heritage bus service will return on Saturday 27th May, once again including a link to the Seaton Tramway (with discounted joint fares available). The route has been expanded for … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Modern Electric Tramways 7

Posted on Tuesday 25 April 2017 by Gareth Prior

In this trip back in time we are heading to the Sussex coast again for another black and white image from the archives of the Modern Electric Tramways operation in Eastbourne with the tram featured this time being no. 7.

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In Pictures: Seaton Tramway at Easter

Posted on Wednesday 19 April 2017 by Gareth Prior

In lieu of our hoped for full Photo Gallery from the Seaton Tramway at Easter (crew roster problems for South West Trains meant I could only get as far as Salisbury when attempting to reach Seaton!) we bring you a … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Modern Electric Tramways 6

Posted on Tuesday 28 March 2017 by Gareth Prior

Another black and white photo today in the Picture in Time series as we are back on the south coast at the Modern Electric Tramways operation in Eastbourne.

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Picture in Time: Modern Electric Tramways 4

Posted on Tuesday 7 March 2017 by Gareth Prior

In this edition of Picture in Time we are off to the south coast for an image taken more than 50 years ago before the Modern Electric Tramways operation was moved to Devon.

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Work set to start on new Seaton Tramway terminus in October

Posted on Thursday 23 February 2017 by Gareth Prior

Make the most of the Victorian terminus at Seaton this year as it looks as if by Easter 2018 it will be a distant memory with work on the redevelopment expected to start this October. The new Seaton Tramway leaflet … Continue reading →

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Silver and Highly Commended for Seaton Tramway at awards

Posted on Saturday 4 February 2017 by Gareth Prior

Seaton Tramway are once again celebrating following the receipt of awards at the recent South West Tourism Excellence Awards. Although not walking away with the main prizes Seaton were awarded a Silver Award in one category whilst also being highly … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Seaton 6

Posted on Tuesday 31 January 2017 by Gareth Prior

We are back on the Seaton Tramway for today’s view from the archives as part of Picture in Time with no. 6 the tram being featured.

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Seaton Tramway announce 2017 special events programme

Posted on Saturday 21 January 2017 by Gareth Prior

Devon’s Seaton Tramway has announced their special events programme for 2017 and although there is nothing directly aimed at the enthusiast there is a varied programme for the family, especially if you like fairies, dinosaurs or pirates!

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Welcome to Seaton 15

Posted on Tuesday 3 January 2017 by Gareth Prior

The transformation of Seaton Tramway’s no. 17 into a fully enclosed saloon tram was completed in the lead up to Christmas with it being used alongside the other enclosed single deck trams during the Polar Express event. As part of … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Seaton Tramway 16

Posted on Tuesday 29 November 2016 by Gareth Prior

Today Picture in Time is in Devon for an image from the Seaton Tramway featuring one of the trams which has been given a new lease of life following a rebuild from its original identity as Bournemouth Corporation Tramways 106. … Continue reading →

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Double win for Seaton at Devon Tourism Awards

Posted on Saturday 12 November 2016 by Gareth Prior

Seaton Tramway are celebrating after winning two awards at the Devon Tourism Awards 2016 which took place this week in Exeter. Having being shortlisted in two categories Seaton were presented with a Silver Award for Large Attraction of the Year … Continue reading →

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This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Sunday 16 October 2016 by Gareth Prior

We bring you another three Photo Galleries as part of our latest main site update:

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