Category Archives: Blackpool Tramway

Blackpool Illuminated Western Train FTS Tour May 2009

Posted on Sunday 17 May 2009 by Andrew Waddington

Andrew Waddington reports from the Fylde Tramway Society’s tour using Illuminated Western Train 733+734 in Blackpool on Saturday 16th May – its first since restoration.

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A Week in Blackpool: 30th August-6th September 2008

Posted on Sunday 21 September 2008 by Gareth Prior

It’s hard to believe that it is the seventh consecutive year that British Trams Online’s Webmaster Gareth Prior has visited Blackpool at the start of September. This year it was the first week of the Illuminations between 30th August and … Continue reading →

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Event Review: Totally Transport 2008

Posted on Sunday 29 June 2008 by Andrew Waddington

British Trams Online regular contributor Andrew Waddington reports from the increasingly popular Totally Transport event held on New South Promendade in Blackpool every June.

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The Blackpool & Fleetwood Tramway 2007

Posted on Sunday 16 September 2007 by Gareth Prior

It’s that time of year again when British Trams Online webmaster Gareth Prior takes a week’s visit to Blackpool. This annual report – now in its sixth year – tells you what trams were in service and any interesting movements … Continue reading →

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The Blackpool & Fleetwood Tramway 2006

Posted on Tuesday 26 September 2006 by Gareth Prior

BRITISH TRAMS ONLINE Webmaster Gareth Prior reports for the fifth successive year on a “Week in Blackpool” – 2-9 September 2006 with details of any notable incidents on the tramway and what trams operated and when.

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Event Review: Totally Transport 2006

Posted on Sunday 30 July 2006 by Andrew Waddington

For the second consecutive year South Shore Blackpool was transformed into a transport enthusiasts paradise on the last Sunday in June. Andrew Waddington reports on the days events for BRITISH TRAMS ONLINE…

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The Blackpool & Fleetwood Tramway 2005

Posted on Friday 16 September 2005 by Gareth Prior

For the fourth successive year BRITISH TRAMS ONLINE’s webmaster Gareth Prior reports on “A Week in Blackpool”, in a format completely ripped off from another publication…

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The Blackpool Tramway 2004 – Week 2 12th to 18th September

Posted on Saturday 2 October 2004 by Gareth Prior

Continuing our look at what happened on the Blackpool Tramway at the start of the 2004 illuminations.

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The Blackpool Tramway 2004 – Week 1: 4th to 11th September

Posted on Saturday 2 October 2004 by Gareth Prior

n the third annual report on this subject Gareth Prior takes a look at what was happening on the Blackpool and Fleetwood Tramway for a 2 week period in September 2004 (the first 2 weeks of the Illumination period)…

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Blackpool Streamlined Trams 70th Anniversary Review

Posted on Sunday 26 September 2004 by Gareth Prior

The 70th Anniversary of the Streamlined Trams in Blackpool afforded the opportunity for some major tram special events for the first time in 6 years in the north western town. In this report Gareth Prior gives a run down of … Continue reading →

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Blackpool Streamlined Trams Special Events Preview

Posted on Wednesday 1 September 2004 by Gareth Prior

The eyes of the first generation tram world will be on Blackpool over the weekend of 11 and 12 September 2004 as the iconic streamlined trams will be celebrated in a couple of special events. This mini article is just … Continue reading →

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Blackpool’s English Electric Trams 70th Anniversary Part 2

Posted on Saturday 12 June 2004 by Gareth Prior

2004 marks the 70th Anniversary of the operation of the distinctive streamlined English Electric trams in Blackpool. In Part Two of a feature article British Trams Online Webmaster Gareth Prior concludes by taking a look at what has happened to … Continue reading →

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Blackpool’s English Electric Trams 70th Anniversary Part 1

Posted on Sunday 9 May 2004 by Gareth Prior

2004 marks the 70th Anniversary of the operation of the distinctive streamlined English Electric trams in Blackpool. In Part One of a feature article British Trams Online Webmaster Gareth Prior looks at what the English Electric Trams are and the … Continue reading →

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