Category Archives: Blackpool Tramway

Blackpool Tramway – The End of an Era: Editor’s Top 10 Memories

Posted on Sunday 13 November 2011 by Gareth Prior

As is inevitable when something comes to an end – such as the end of traditional tramway operation in Blackpool – we start to look back and think of all the happy memories it has bought us. British Trams Online … Continue reading →

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Blackpool Tramway – The End of an Era: A Personal View

Posted on Sunday 13 November 2011 by Gareth Prior

Just before midnight on Sunday 6th November 2011 saw the final tram enter the Rigby Road Depot in Blackpool as 126 years of traditional tramway operation came to an end. When the next tram runs in passenger service in the … Continue reading →

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A Week in Blackpool: 9th-15th September 2011

Posted on Sunday 2 October 2011 by Gareth Prior

This is the tenth year in a row I have spent at least a week in Blackpool in September – some might say I need to find somewhere else to go on holiday – and it would be fair to … Continue reading →

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A Weekend in Blackpool: 16th-19th September 2011

Posted on Sunday 25 September 2011 by Andrew Waddington

Most readers of this website are probably aware that 2011 has been an extremely difficult season for the Blackpool tramway and its operator, Blackpool Transport. The ongoing upgrade works have made the tramway less user-friendly than ever, and although this … Continue reading →

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Totally Transport Weekend 2011

Posted on Sunday 3 July 2011 by Gareth Prior

The annual Totally Transport event took place on New South Promenade in Blackpool on Sunday 26th June with the usual mix of static road transport, stalls, entertainment and heritage trams in action. With two other significant events taking place in … Continue reading →

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Event Preview: Totally Transport Weekend 2011

Posted on Saturday 11 June 2011 by Gareth Prior

Event: Totally Transport Where: Blackpool – New South Promenade & Ocean Boulevard When: Sunday 26th June 2011 from 1100 to 1600 (with additional tram tour on Saturday 25th June from 1030)

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Blackpool Tramway 125th Anniversary 2010

Posted on Sunday 17 October 2010 by Gareth Prior

The 125th Anniversary of the Blackpool Tramway was celebrated at the end of September with a week of events taking place. In the build up there were many disappointments with trams not being able to go to Blackpool, other trams … Continue reading →

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Totally Transport Weekend June 2010

Posted on Sunday 4 July 2010 by Gareth Prior

The annual Totally Transport event took place in Blackpool on Sunday 27th June 2010 with the usual mix of buses, cars and commercial vehicles on display with vintage trams in operation as well. British Trams Online Webmaster Gareth Prior reports … Continue reading →

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Farewell to Fleetwood November 2009

Posted on Sunday 22 November 2009 by Gareth Prior

The stretch of the Blackpool and Fleetwood Tramway between Ash Street and Fleetwood Ferry closed at the end of service on Sunday 8th November for a start to be made on upgrade work for the new Supertram system, due to … Continue reading →

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A Week in Blackpool: 5th to 12th September 2009

Posted on Sunday 20 September 2009 by Gareth Prior

Yes, it’s that time of year again when British Trams Online Webmaster Gareth Prior makes his week long sojourn to Blackpool for a week on the trams. This year because of where the Bank Holiday falls the “Week in Blackpool” … Continue reading →

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So Long Starr Gate! The Last Day of Trams before the Upgrade

Posted on Sunday 20 September 2009 by Gareth Prior

The section of the Blackpool and Fleetwood Tramway between Pleasure Beach and Starr Gate was shut to trams from the end of service on Sunday 6th September to enable work to commence on upgrading the track and to build the … Continue reading →

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Stockport 5 Tour July 2009

Posted on Sunday 2 August 2009 by Andrew Waddington

On Saturday 18th July, the owners of Stockport 5 held a full system tour along the Blackpool tramway using their tramcar. As followers of the Blackpool tramway scene will doubtless be aware, Stockport 5 is a very elusive tram which … Continue reading →

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Totally Transport Weekend June 2009

Posted on Sunday 12 July 2009 by Gareth Prior

The fifth annual Totally Transport event took place in Blackpool on Sunday 28th June 2009. For the tram enthusiast the main highlights of the day are the heritage tram service between North Pier/Tower and Starr Gate and in addition there … Continue reading →

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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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