Category Archives: Blackpool Tramway

Since the Blackpool tramway re-opened as a modern light rail system last year, the main fault of the system has been the inadequacies of the service provision on Sundays. Whilst it is common practice for many modern-day transport operators to … Continue reading →

The ninth annual ‘Totally Transport’ event took place on Blackpool’s New South Promenade on Sunday 23rd June, featuring the usual mix of static vehicles on display, family entertainment and a model tram exhibition at the Solaris Centre near Harrow Place. … Continue reading →

Posters promoting the proposals for heritage tram operation over the late August Bank Holiday weekend (24th – 26th August) have now begun to appear at the designated heritage tour stops in Blackpool. These prominently mention both Open Boat 602 and Centenary car … Continue reading →

Blackpool Transport have released details of the planned heritage tram service for this Sunday, 23rd June. As expected, this will differ from the previous heritage tram operating days, as the vintage cars will be confined to the Pleasure Beach – … Continue reading →

Following on from the news that the North East Electrical Traction Trust are to repaint Blackpool Balloon car 721 into red and white ‘Routemaster’ style livery, Blackpool Transport have now confirmed plans for a similar repaint of sister car 701. … Continue reading →

Despite the Blackpool heritage tram fleet officially taking a break between the late May Bank Holiday weekend and Sunday 23rd June, no less than four of the town’s historic trams have been out and about during the past seven days. … Continue reading →

With the addition of some extra running days for Blackpool’s heritage tram fleet, British Trams Online presents a basic guide to all of the planned days when historic tram will grace the tramway for the next few months. Outline plans, … Continue reading →

It is pleasing to report that the external advertisements for the Blackpool Grand Theatre’s 2012 Christmas pantomime carried by Blackpool Flexity 010 have finally been replaced by a more appropriate advert for Crown Carveries.

Despite the number 7 supposedly being associated with good luck, the reverse seems to be true of Blackpool Flexity 007 which has recently been involved in an accident with a motor car. This isn’t the first time that this particular … Continue reading →

Blackpool’s illuminated Frigate 736, AKA ‘HMS Blackpool’, was out on the promenade for an unusual private hire on Monday 10th June. Comedian Harry Hill is currently shooting scenes for his first ever feature film in Blackpool, and 736 was requested … Continue reading →

Services on the Blackpool Tramway will start and terminate at Fisherman’s Walk for two hours on Saturday 15 June to allow the Fleetwood Carnival Parade to take place. The last tram from Fleetwood Ferry will depart at 1239 before the … Continue reading →

Blackpool Flexity 010 received advertising vinyls for the Grand Theatre’s production of Cinderella, starring ex-Emmerdale actor Danny Miller alongside various other minor celebrities. As this was a show for the festive season, this was naturally expected to be a short-lived … Continue reading →

British Trams Online has previously reported that two Blackpool trams had exchanged seats, these being Brush Railcoach 631 and ‘B Fleet’ Balloon car 700. The seat swap was first mooted late last year in order to restore swingover seats to … Continue reading →

Blackpool Transport have announced that the heritage tram fleet in the seaside town is to be boosted by the reactivation of another tram following a lengthy period of storage. The vehicle in question is Blackpool Boat car 602, which last … Continue reading →