Category Archives: Beamish Tramway

Beamish trams on parade

Posted on Sunday 7 April 2013 by Andrew Waddington

The highlight of the four-day ‘Our Friends Electric’ event at Beamish Museum took place on the evening of Saturday 6th April, in the shape of a cavalcade of tramcars through the Museum’s Town area. Earlier in the day, the tram … Continue reading →

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Second electric friend arrives at Beamish

Posted on Friday 5 April 2013 by Andrew Waddington

After a series of trials and tribulations, things finally seem to be looking up for the ‘Our Friends Electric’ event celebrating 40 years of tram operation at Beamish Museum. Friday 5th April witnessed the arrival of Glasgow 1068 from Crich … Continue reading →

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Lisbon 730 replaces Leeds 6 at Beamish

Posted on Thursday 4 April 2013 by Andrew Waddington

Wednesday 3rd April was a hectic day at Beamish Museum, with Lisbon 730 arriving on site ready for the tramway’s 40th anniversary celebrations starting the following day. No sooner had 730 arrived and been moved into the tram depot, then … Continue reading →

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Beamish celebrations start without visiting trams!

Posted on Wednesday 3 April 2013 by Andrew Waddington

The much-anticipated Beamish Museum tramway’s 40th anniversary celebrations are now just hours away, and to publicise the occasion, a special press event took place on Wednesday 3rd April, with tram crews in period costume posing along with a celebratory cake. However, … Continue reading →

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Event Preview: Our Friends Electric

Posted on Saturday 30 March 2013 by Gareth Prior

Event: Our Friends Electric Where: Beamish – the Living Museum of the North When: Thursday 4th to Sunday 7th April (1000 to 1700 each day – last admission 1500) 2013 marks the 40th anniversary of the operation of trams at … Continue reading →

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More snow woe for Crich & Beamish

Posted on Wednesday 27 March 2013 by Andrew Waddington

The recent dire weather conditions in Derbyshire have had a very negative impact on Crich Tramway Village, at a time of year when the main opening season should be getting underway. As announced previously, the museum was unable to open … Continue reading →

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Beamish depot road 4 goes live

Posted on Wednesday 20 March 2013 by Andrew Waddington

Much of the work to install overhead wiring over Road 4 in the tram/bus depot at Beamish Museum has at last been completed, more than a year after the rails were laid in the floor. The installation and energising of the … Continue reading →

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Leeds 6 left stranded at Beamish

Posted on Wednesday 20 March 2013 by Andrew Waddington

This weekend’s Spring Gala event at the Heaton Park Tramway seems to have suffered from more than its share of bad luck, with numerous changes to the billed events happening due to events beyond the organisers’ control. Unfortunately, there has … Continue reading →

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Stockport 5 pulled out of Beamish celebrations

Posted on Tuesday 12 March 2013 by Andrew Waddington

It is with great regret that we report the news that Stockport 5 will not be visiting Beamish for the events to mark their tramway’s 40th anniversary next month. The cancellation of this loan also means that Blackpool 31 will … Continue reading →

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Sheffield 264 comes out

Posted on Tuesday 12 March 2013 by Andrew Waddington

Continuing work on installing the live overhead wire over track 4 within the tram shed at Beamish Museum, has recently allowed the elusive Sheffield 264 to enjoy a rare airing. This tram was withdrawn from service due to the poor … Continue reading →

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Coronation 304 back in Blackpool – but still outside

Posted on Friday 8 March 2013 by Andrew Waddington

Blackpool Coronation car 304‘s extended stay at Beamish Museum finally came to an end on Thursday 7th March, when the tram was loaded up for transportation back to Blackpool. The Lancastrian Transport Trust owned tram arrived back on the Fylde … Continue reading →

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Beamish trams on parade for 40th anniversary

Posted on Wednesday 27 February 2013 by Andrew Waddington

Further details have now been released, concerning plans for Beamish Museum’s ambitious ‘Great North Festival of Transport’ which is being held during April 2013. This includes a four-day event celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Beamish tramway, which will feature … Continue reading →

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Beamish prepare to install new depot wiring

Posted on Wednesday 13 February 2013 by Andrew Waddington

The long-awaited completion of Road 4 in the tram & bus depot at Beamish Museum has moved a step closer to completion this week, following the erection of new brackets and hangers to the overhead poles on the track fan … Continue reading →

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Glasgow 1068 confirmed to visit Beamish

Posted on Monday 4 February 2013 by Andrew Waddington

The Tramway Museum Society have made the exciting announcement that Glasgow 1068 is to be loaned to Beamish Museum during spring 2013. The tram formely known as Paisley 68 will be operating at the North East’s premier open air museum, … Continue reading →

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Snow business for Beamish trams!

Posted on Thursday 17 January 2013 by Andrew Waddington

The North East has been affected by heavy snow falls in the past week, and Beamish Museum has seen plenty of the white stuff recently. Indeed, the museum posted messages on its Twitter account to reassure potential visitors that the … Continue reading →

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Beamish Tramway – a look back at 2012

Posted on Tuesday 25 December 2012 by Andrew Waddington

2012 has been an excellent year for the tram fleet of Beamish, the Living Museum of the North. This fantastic museum’s reputation for holding innovative transport events was further strengthened during the past year, which has seen two resident tramcars … Continue reading →

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Coronation 304 – A bleak Christmas and an uncertain New Year??

Posted on Friday 21 December 2012 by admin

A recent visit to Beamish revealed Blackpool Coronation 304 has been out of use since withdrawal from service in early November and has been stored outside the depot since then.

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Heaton Park & Beamish confirm an open top swap

Posted on Tuesday 18 December 2012 by Andrew Waddington

Beamish Museum have announced more details of their upcoming event to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their museum tramway, with Stockport 5 now confirmed to visit Beamish to participate in the celebrations. As if that alone wasn’t exciting enough, it … Continue reading →

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Beamish confirm ambitious transport events for 2013

Posted on Saturday 15 December 2012 by Andrew Waddington

The official website of Beamish, the Living Museum of the North, has confirmed dates for their major special events during 2013 which include an expanded programme of transport activities. The highlight of the year for tram enthusiasts will be the … Continue reading →

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Coronation 304’s farewell goes off track

Posted on Sunday 25 November 2012 by Andrew Waddington

The Lancastrian Transport Trust have confirmed that Blackpool Coronation car 304 has been withdrawn from service prematurely following a minor incident at Beamish Museum, where the tram has been operating on loan for the past few weeks. The tram derailed … Continue reading →

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