Category Archives: North Eastern Electrical Transport Trust

Last traditional Blackpool tram departs

Posted on Saturday 14 July 2012 by Andrew Waddington

Tuesday 10th July 2012 saw the second tram in consecutive days to leave Blackpool’s Rigby Road depot for good, when Centenary car 647 set off for pastures new on the back of a low loader provided by Scott’s Heavy Haulage. … Continue reading →

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Enthusiasts invited to design a tram livery!

Posted on Thursday 31 May 2012 by Andrew Waddington

The North Eastern Electrical Traction Trust recently confirmed their purchase of Blackpool Centenary car 647 following its withdrawal by Blackpool Transport at the end of 2011. 647 is undoubtedly a very important tram as it represents the very last traditional … Continue reading →

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Blackpool ‘Balloon’ set for open-top restoration

Posted on Sunday 20 May 2012 by Andrew Waddington

What could potentially be one of the most exciting projects involving a recently preserved Blackpool tram has been announced, as part of a collaboration between the Manchester Transport Museum Society and the North Eastern Electrical Traction Trust. It has been … Continue reading →

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NEETT announce future plans and partnerships

Posted on Wednesday 2 May 2012 by Andrew Waddington

Recently, we reported on plans by the North Eastern Electrical Traction Trust (NEETT) to develop a museum in the Sunderland area in which to house its growing vehicle collection, including trams from Blackpool and overseas. Thanks to this helpful organisation, British … Continue reading →

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NEETT plan a new depot for their fleet

Posted on Wednesday 18 April 2012 by Andrew Waddington

The North Eastern Electrical Traction Trust (NEETT for short) have become the latest tram-related organisation to launch an appeal to fund the construction of a new depot in which to house its collection of trams. The Sunderland-based organisation has enjoyed … Continue reading →

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More Blackpool trams sold

Posted on Wednesday 11 April 2012 by Andrew Waddington

A new player in the British transport preservation movement has stepped in at a crucial time to save some of Blackpool’s unwanted tram fleet. The North Eastern Electrical Traction Trust, who are based in the Sunderland area, have already acquired one … Continue reading →

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