Category Archives: Blackpool Tramway

The race is on! Will 2023 see three new tram extensions finally open?

Posted on Monday 2 January 2023 by Gareth Prior

If you like covering new track on UK tramways then 2023 could be a very exciting year for you as after many twists and turns we could see three separate tramways opening new sections of line! For all three they … Continue reading →

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15 Years Apart: Blackpool Balloon 715

Posted on Sunday 1 January 2023 by Gareth Prior

Happy New Year! We enter a new year with all the excitement and anticipation that may bring but before we look too far ahead we have one final edition of “15 Years Apart”. Its Blackpool again that is featured as … Continue reading →

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15 Years Apart: Blackpool Brush 630

Posted on Thursday 29 December 2022 by Gareth Prior

This next instalment of “15 Years Apart” takes a look at a Blackpool tram which has headed to the countryside for its retirement since the first photo was taken.

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The Number 20: Blackpool Tramway 006 & 014

Posted on Monday 26 December 2022 by Gareth Prior

We think this series has now covered as many operational tramways in the British Isles as we can (we tried to get the numbers at Summerlee to add up to 20 but failed!) so we have repeat entries from today … Continue reading →

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15 Years Apart: Blackpool Boat 600

Posted on Saturday 24 December 2022 by Gareth Prior

Its 2007 v 2022 again for this next edition of “15 Years Apart” and we are back in Blackpool to take a look at one of the Open Boat Cars.

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Christmas and New Year services 2022/23

Posted on Friday 23 December 2022 by Gareth Prior

Once again we bring you a one-stop article to see what services are planned on tramway and light rail systems across the British Isles over the Christmas and New Year period. So, if you are fed up with staying at … Continue reading →

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15 Years Apart: Blackpool Brush 631

Posted on Wednesday 21 December 2022 by Gareth Prior

Its another trip to Blackpool (sorry – but when you’re comparing trams and looking for differences Blackpool gives us the most options!)  for “15 Years Apart” today and this time we take a look at Brush Car 631.

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Trams &: Blackpool Flexity2 015 & bus

Posted on Sunday 18 December 2022 by Gareth Prior

“Trams &” today is heading to Blackpool once more as we feature an image at the southern terminus of the tramway – Starr Gate.

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15 Years Apart: Blackpool Trawler 633/737

Posted on Sunday 18 December 2022 by Gareth Prior

For today’s then and now series “15 Years Apart” we return to Blackpool to view one of the illuminated tram fleet – and it’s a tram which has seen a fairly major change including a new number!

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 18th December 2022

Posted on Sunday 18 December 2022 by Gareth Prior

Its the final main site update of British Trams Online for 2022 and we have another “20 Years in 20 Photos” collection for you – this time from Blackpool:

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In Pictures: Balloon 717 – the ice breaker!

Posted on Saturday 17 December 2022 by Gareth Prior

If you are out in Blackpool early in the morning and saw a heritage tram you would probably think you were seeing things (or had enjoyed a bit too much of the Christmas spirit!) but that is exactly what has … Continue reading →

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The Number 20: Blackpool Balloon 720

Posted on Wednesday 14 December 2022 by Gareth Prior

We continue looking at trams with a connection to the number 20 by heading to Blackpool for an image of one of the iconic Balloon cars.

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15 Years Apart: Blackpool Balloon 700

Posted on Wednesday 14 December 2022 by Gareth Prior

We return to Blackpool for this edition of “15 Years Apart” and its Balloon 700, a tram which may be in the same livery in both 2007 and 2022 but much else has changed!

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British Trams Online Tram of the Year voting now open!

Posted on Sunday 11 December 2022 by Gareth Prior

Voting is now open for the British Trams Online Tram of the Year 2022! Thanks to everyone who took their time to nominate in the four categories and we are now able to confirm the trams, tramways and events which … Continue reading →

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Money raised to bring Balloon 710 back to Rigby Road

Posted on Saturday 10 December 2022 by Gareth Prior

Blackpool Transport have confirmed that their online fundraiser for money to bring back Balloon 710 from Wyre Dock to Rigby Road Depot has been successful. Launched in mid-November the campaign was looking to raise £2,500 to pay for the transportation … Continue reading →

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15 Years Apart: Blackpool Railcoach 680

Posted on Friday 9 December 2022 by Gareth Prior

Its another look a tram in 2007 and 2022 as “15 Years Apart” continues.

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Out and About: Around Starr Gate Depot in Blackpool

Posted on Monday 5 December 2022 by Gareth Prior

For this “Out and About” we’re in Blackpool for some shots taken outside Starr Gate Depot.

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Mini Festive Tours back in Blackpool!

Posted on Sunday 4 December 2022 by Gareth Prior

Starting on Saturday 19th November, Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours are again running Mini Festive Tours in connection with the Christmas by the Sea event taking place on the Tower Headland. The tours run from North Pier and Tower up to … Continue reading →

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15 Years Apart: Blackpool Balloon 723

Posted on Saturday 3 December 2022 by Gareth Prior

Blackpool always features heavily in our then and now series “15 Years Apart” mainly because there are often major changes over the years with many different liveries having been carried. Today we feature a tram which has enjoyed a repaint … Continue reading →

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Trams &: Blackpool Balloon 715 & bus

Posted on Sunday 27 November 2022 by Gareth Prior

Today “Trams &” is in Fleetwood as we feature the now withdrawn Balloon Car 715 alongside a modern day Blackpool Transport bus.

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