Category Archives: Blackpool Tramway

‘Trams of the World’ for Fleetwood tourist attraction?

Posted on Tuesday 1 May 2012 by Andrew Waddington

The Friends of Fleetwood Trams have recently announced more details about their long-term plans as part of a group of organisations and individuals, working under the banner of the Fleetwood Heritage Leisure Trust. The group aims to contribute significantly towards … Continue reading →

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Box 40 returns to Fleetwood!

Posted on Monday 30 April 2012 by Andrew Waddington

In just a few short weeks, there have been some great surprises on the Blackpool tramway already in 2012 – but quite possibly the highlight of the year so far occured on Monday 30th April, when Blackpool & Fleetwood ‘Box’ … Continue reading →

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13th Flexity arrives in Blackpool (eventually!)

Posted on Monday 30 April 2012 by Andrew Waddington

The numbers of the Flexity2 class in Blackpool have swelled again, with car 013 arriving in town late on Friday 27th April. Although the rumour mill had suggested that the tram had arrived some two weeks ago, this turned out … Continue reading →

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Return of the Twin car!

Posted on Sunday 29 April 2012 by Andrew Waddington

In what is probably the best piece of news involving the Blackpool tramway for quite some time, Twin set 672+682 has been moved into the Electrical Compound where it is being prepared for a return to service as one of … Continue reading →

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Positive news for two Blackpool ‘Boat’ cars

Posted on Monday 23 April 2012 by Andrew Waddington

The eagerly anticipated move of Blackpool ‘Boat’ 236/607 to Crich Tramway Village took place as expected on Monday 23rd April, making it the second Boat car to leave Blackpool this year. Meanwhile, one of its sisters is being prepared for a … Continue reading →

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The Balloons are back!

Posted on Sunday 22 April 2012 by Andrew Waddington

So far the 2012 season in Blackpool has been dominated by the new Flexity2 trams and much older cars such as Bolton 66 and Standard 147; however a growing number of the retained Balloon cars have also been in service … Continue reading →

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‘Boat’ 236 prepares to set sail

Posted on Sunday 22 April 2012 by Andrew Waddington

The restoration of Blackpool ‘Boat’ car 236 (ex-607) is now virtually complete, and the tram is currently being prepared to leave Blackpool for a new home at Crich Tramway Village on Monday 23rd April. Following some succesful test runs on … Continue reading →

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Standard 143 on the move again

Posted on Friday 20 April 2012 by Andrew Waddington

Following the announcement that the Lancastrian Transport Trust would be vacating its leased premises at the Brinwell Road industrial site in Blackpool, further negotiations have taken place resulting in this decision being reversed. This means that the trams residing there … 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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TMS owned Boat runs at Blackpool!

Posted on Tuesday 17 April 2012 by Andrew Waddington

The restoration of Blackpool Boat car 236 (latterly known as 607) at Blackpool, ahead of its transfer to Crich for preservation at the National Tramway Museum, is now virtually complete and the tram has been released from the Paint Shop. … 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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Next stop, Blackpool North Station?

Posted on Monday 9 April 2012 by Andrew Waddington

Hopes have been raised that the suggested extension of the Blackpool & Fleetwood tramway could be a more realistic prospect than many people had thought, after Blackpool Borough Council announced that a feasibility study is taking place to investigate the possibility … Continue reading →

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More old friends return in Blackpool

Posted on Saturday 7 April 2012 by Andrew Waddington

The second day of Blackpool Transport’s new heritage tram coastal tours, Easter Saturday 7th April, saw two more historic trams which had missed the entire 2011 season back in service on the promenade. The chosen cars on this date were … Continue reading →

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A Good Friday for Bolton 66

Posted on Friday 6 April 2012 by Andrew Waddington

Good Friday 6th April marked the start of Blackpool Transport’s highly anticipated new heritage tram tours. With the old fleet unable to load at the new platforms at tram stops, all of the retained fleet apart from the widened Balloons … Continue reading →

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Blackpool departures: January – March 2012

Posted on Friday 6 April 2012 by Andrew Waddington

With the Blackpool tramway now open for business once again, it seems like a good time to provide a summary of the trams which have departed for new homes so far this year. The first quarter of 2012 has appropriately … Continue reading →

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The calm after the storm: Day two of Blackpool 2012

Posted on Thursday 5 April 2012 by Andrew Waddington

Following the unfortunate circumstances which surrounded the start of tram services on the upgraded Blackpool tram system, the second day of operation was effectively a chance for Blackpool Transport to wipe the slate clean and start again, with the opportunity … Continue reading →

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Eventful first day for Blackpool’s upgraded tram service

Posted on Wednesday 4 April 2012 by Andrew Waddington

The long-awaited commencement of passenger services on the upgraded Blackpool tramway occured on Wednesday 4th April 2012, with Flexity 006 becoming the first of the new low-floor trams to run in ordinary passenger service. The car was allocated to Route … Continue reading →

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First passenger tram to Fleetwood since 2009!

Posted on Tuesday 3 April 2012 by Andrew Waddington

Tuesday 3rd April 2012 was a landmark day for Blackpool’s tramway upgrade, as a tram ran along the entire length of the line from Starr Gate to Fleetwood Ferry with passengers on board for the first time since November 2009, when … Continue reading →

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Tram debuts aplenty

Posted on Monday 2 April 2012 by Andrew Waddington

As the main 2012 season kicks in for many of the UK’s traditional tramways, the amount of interest is also on the increase. Two trams made historic debuts in new homes – one permanent, one temporary – in the week … Continue reading →

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Ghost trams sighted in Blackpool

Posted on Friday 30 March 2012 by Andrew Waddington

Following countless delays, the much-hyped ‘ghost running’ of Blackpool’s new Flexity2 trams finally got underway on Friday 30th March, albeit not quite as expected. Prior to this day, only two of the new trams had even run to Fleetwood Ferry … Continue reading →

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