Category Archives: Beamish Tramway

Trams confirmed to return at Beamish 4th September

Posted on Friday 3 September 2021 by Gareth Prior

After 533 days when there have been no trams in public service at Beamish, Saturday 4th September will be a momentous day as a limited tram service will resume once more! Its going to be different to how it was … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Oporto 196 runs at Beamish

Posted on Wednesday 1 September 2021 by Gareth Prior

With the proposed start date for public tram services at Beamish edging ever closer (the plan was for services to commence from Saturday 4th September) driver re-familiarisation has been continuing over the past few days with Oporto 196 the tram … Continue reading →

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Tram runs again at Beamish!

Posted on Wednesday 18 August 2021 by Gareth Prior

Its been a long-time coming but Tuesday 10th August 2021 the first tram ran at Beamish since March 2020 as the testing/commissioning process for the tramway steps up a gear. Oporto 196 was the chosen tram to run on part … Continue reading →

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Beamish provide update on the tramway

Posted on Tuesday 3 August 2021 by Gareth Prior

While we continue to mention those heritage tramways which have reopened since the latest relaxation of Covid restrictions it should be remembered that there are still some which have not yet been able to reopen. One of those is at … Continue reading →

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Heritage Tramways – updated list of operating dates

Posted on Monday 21 June 2021 by Gareth Prior

As more areas of society continue to be opened up we thought it was time for another summary of which heritage tramways are currently operating and why. This list should (if I’ve remembered everywhere!) include details of all operating heritage … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 12th June 2021

Posted on Saturday 12 June 2021 by Gareth Prior

Just the one Photo Gallery included this week but its a bumper one as we take a look at some of the trams which have run at Beamish over the years:

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In Pictures: Buses back at Beamish – trams still over three months away!

Posted on Friday 21 May 2021 by Gareth Prior

Monday 17th May saw the return of normal transport operation at Beamish with a bus service now able to run around the museum site again. While the buses are now back running it remains a different story for the trams … Continue reading →

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Updated list of Heritage Tramways planned operation for 2021

Posted on Monday 26 April 2021 by Gareth Prior

This is the latest list of when you can enjoy a ride on a heritage tram across the British Isles in 2021. Updated up to and including Monday 26th April this list only includes those tramways which have announced an … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Beamish reopens – transport waits to resume

Posted on Wednesday 14 April 2021 by Gareth Prior

Monday 12th April not only saw the reopening of the Crich Tramway Village and Seaton Tramway but also Beamish, although for the Living Museum of the North, it is almost a transport free zone for now with just the access … Continue reading →

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Beamish set 4th September for return of trams

Posted on Friday 2 April 2021 by Gareth Prior

It has now been over 12 months since the last tram ran in passenger service at Beamish and with the nature of the museum’s operation it is going to be a while before you can enjoy a ride on board … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Sheffield 264

Posted on Friday 12 March 2021 by Gareth Prior

One final trip to Beamish in this week’s “Picture in Time” as we take a look at a rather scruffy looking Sheffield 264.

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Picture in Time: Oporto 196

Posted on Friday 5 March 2021 by Gareth Prior

In this edition of “Picture in Time” we are featuring another of the resident trams at Beamish.

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Trams &: Sheffield 264 & Fire Engine

Posted on Tuesday 2 March 2021 by Gareth Prior

“Trams &” is today heading to northeast England and Beamish where we see the resplendent Sheffield 264 at the entrance along with a fire engine.

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Picture in Time: Gateshead 10

Posted on Friday 26 February 2021 by Gareth Prior

We are again taking a look at Beamish’s Tramway for this edition of “Picture in Time”.

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Picture in Time: Blackpool 31

Posted on Friday 19 February 2021 by Gareth Prior

The location for this edition of “Picture in Time” is Beamish again.

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Trams &: Sunderland 16 & Road Locomotive

Posted on Monday 15 February 2021 by Gareth Prior

In this edition of “Trams &” we take a trip to Beamish to see one of the resident trams alongside a visiting road locomotive.

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Picture in Time: Newcastle 114

Posted on Friday 12 February 2021 by Gareth Prior

Our regular “Picture in Time” series looking at traditional trams not operating in Blackpool moves on to Beamish for the next few weeks and we start off with a tram which originated from nearby Newcastle.

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Sheffield 264 tops the mileage charts at Beamish for 2020

Posted on Saturday 2 January 2021 by Gareth Prior

This article usually starts by mentioning how the trams at Beamish are the hardest working heritage trams in the UK with over 25,000 miles covered across the fleet during 2019. But, as can be expected and in a phrase everyone … Continue reading →

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They Ran in 2020…

Posted on Saturday 2 January 2021 by Gareth Prior

As we put 2020 “to bed” we bring you this look at those heritage trams which ran in the British Isles during the calendar year of 2020. Obviously, nowhere near as many trams ran during 2020 as in previous years … Continue reading →

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Trams &: Sheffield 264 & steam locomotive

Posted on Thursday 31 December 2020 by Gareth Prior

The location for this edition of “Trams &” is again the familiar surroundings of Beamish and this time along with the tram we see a steam locomotive in action on the railway line from Rowley Station.

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