Category Archives: Beamish Tramway

Picture in Time: Sheffield 342

Posted on Wednesday 27 April 2016 by Gareth Prior

We have previously featured Beamish’s Sheffield 264 in the “Picture in Time” series when it was actually running as 264 but today we go back a bit further in time to see the tram when it was still under the … Continue reading →

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Horses at war – but no 264

Posted on Wednesday 20 April 2016 by Andrew Waddington

The second installment of Beamish Museum’s annual transport spectacular, this year with a First World War theme, was ‘Horses at War’ which was held over two days, Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th April. As the name suggests the main attraction … Continue reading →

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This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Sunday 17 April 2016 by Gareth Prior

We are back with another main site update this week and we bring you three more Photo Galleries alongside our usual updates:

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Picture in Time: Sheffield 264 (the Beamish one!)

Posted on Wednesday 13 April 2016 by Gareth Prior

In an odd quirk of fortune there are two trams from Sheffield numbered 264 which were saved for preservation and in today’s “Picture in Time” image we take a look at the one which has just returned to service at … Continue reading →

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Sheffield 264 returns to service

Posted on Sunday 10 April 2016 by Andrew Waddington

Saturday 9th April 2016 was a historic day at Beamish Museum, not just because of the Great War Steam Fair event – but mainly because it was on this day that Sheffield 264 finally made its long-awaited return to passenger … Continue reading →

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This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Sunday 20 March 2016 by Gareth Prior

We have more Photo Galleries for you this week as part of our latest main site update:

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In Pictures: Blackpool 147 enters service at Beamish

Posted on Sunday 6 March 2016 by Andrew Waddington

Saturday 5th March saw Blackpool Standard 147 make its debut in passenger service at Beamish Museum, just seven days after it last operated in Blackpool. In between the two the tram has endured a rather prolonged and eventful road journey … Continue reading →

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Standard 147 runs at Beamish

Posted on Thursday 3 March 2016 by Andrew Waddington

After finally arriving at Beamish Museum on 2nd March following a long and eventful road journey from its home town, no time has been wasted in preparing Blackpool Standard car 147 in its temporary new home. The following day, the … Continue reading →

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An epic journey concludes for Standard 147

Posted on Wednesday 2 March 2016 by Andrew Waddington

The road journey from Blackpool to Beamish by Standard 147 finally reached its conclusion on the morning of Wednesday 2nd March, when the tram finally arrived at the North East museum. Once unloaded, Marton 31 was then placed on the … Continue reading →

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Gone four seven!

Posted on Tuesday 1 March 2016 by Andrew Waddington

On Monday 29th February, Blackpool Standard car 147 bid a temporary farewell to its seaside home, departing for a loan period at Beamish Museum. This marked the first time that 147 had left Blackpool since its return home in 2000 … Continue reading →

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Marton 31 & Standard 147 swap places for 2016!

Posted on Friday 12 February 2016 by Andrew Waddington

Beamish Museum and Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours have joined forces to announce a very exciting arrangement which will be of mutual benefit, involving a temporary swap between two of their most popular trams. Beamish resident Marton Box 31 is set … Continue reading →

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End of the line for Grimsby & Immingham 26

Posted on Monday 11 January 2016 by Andrew Waddington

As we look forward to the imminent return to service of Sheffield 264 at Beamish Museum, Grimsby & Immingham 26 has now been temporarily withdrawn from service for a much-delayed overhaul. This will see the tram restored to its more … Continue reading →

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More milestones for Sheffield 264 at Beamish

Posted on Monday 14 December 2015 by Andrew Waddington

After making its first tentative moves under power for several years, the near-complete Sheffield 264 has now begun an intensive programme of test running at Beamish Museum. The tram has been undergoing a major overhaul for the past few years … Continue reading →

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Sheffield 264 is back on track!

Posted on Saturday 12 December 2015 by Andrew Waddington

Another milestone in the major overhaul of the Preston tramcar Sheffield 264 at Beamish Museum has now occurred, with the tram making its first tentative moves under power since restoration work began on 10th December. However, an even greater moment … Continue reading →

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Santa Claus is coming to the tramways!

Posted on Thursday 10 December 2015 by Andrew Waddington

As is the norm for this time of year, Father Christmas has been very busy not only preparing presents for the big day itself, but also meeting youngsters at various tramways across the UK. As well as the previously advertised … Continue reading →

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Sheffield 264 progress update

Posted on Wednesday 2 December 2015 by Andrew Waddington

It has been a little while since we provided an update on the major overhaul of Sheffield 264 at Beamish Museum, with our last update on the project concerning the reunion of top and bottom decks. Since this milestone achievement … Continue reading →

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Dare we mention 2016?

Posted on Sunday 15 November 2015 by Gareth Prior

We may only just have reached the end of one operating season but already thoughts are being turned towards 2016 with several heritage tramways having announced their first special events of the year. So if you want to start making … Continue reading →

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114’s birthday goes with a bang!

Posted on Thursday 12 November 2015 by Andrew Waddington

Beamish Museum’s final enhanced transport weekend event held on 7th & 8th November saw a number of activities taking place around the vast museum site, with the resident fleet of trams and buses taking centre stage. The star of the … Continue reading →

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This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Sunday 8 November 2015 by Gareth Prior

We have four Photo Galleries plus a host of updates to the Fleet Lists for you in this weeks update:

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A ticket to drive Newcastle 114

Posted on Monday 2 November 2015 by Andrew Waddington

The final weekend of enhanced transport activity at Beamish Museum during 2015 is set to take place on Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th November, with focus on some of the passenger-carrying vehicles in the resident fleet. The star attraction will … Continue reading →

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