Category Archives: Blackpool Tramway

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 →

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Today “Trams &” is in Fleetwood as we feature the now withdrawn Balloon Car 715 alongside a modern day Blackpool Transport bus.

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RAIB release report into fatal collision between tram and pedestrian in Blackpool

Posted on Thursday 24 November 2022 by Gareth Prior

The latest RAIB report to be released is in relation to a collision between a tram and pedestrian in Blackpool which tragically saw the 69 year old pedestrian die in hospital the following day from his injuries suffered. The collision … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Balloon 715 runs a farewell tour in Blackpool

Posted on Tuesday 22 November 2022 by Gareth Prior

Blackpool Balloon 715 – owned by the Fylde Transport Trust – is now officially withdrawn from service after running a special Farewell Tour during the afternoon and evening of Saturday 19th November 2022. It had been announced during the summer … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 20th November 2022

Posted on Sunday 20 November 2022 by Gareth Prior

We’re off to Blackpool again this week with the Flexity2 trams featuring in the gallery.

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Fundraiser announced to bring Balloon 710 back to Rigby Road

Posted on Saturday 19 November 2022 by Gareth Prior

As we reported earlier this month, Blackpool Balloon 710 is set to return to Rigby Road Depot where it will initially become a static exhibit at the Tramtown attraction. And now in order to fund its transport from its current … Continue reading →

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Trams &: Blackpool Flexity2 003 & bus

Posted on Sunday 13 November 2022 by Gareth Prior

The location for today’s edition of “Trams &” is the Blackpool Tramway as we head to the northern outpost of the system at Fleetwood to see one of the modern Flexity2 trams alongside one of Blackpool Transport’s buses.

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All change! Balloon 710 to return to Rigby Road and not head to Sandtoft after all

Posted on Thursday 10 November 2022 by Gareth Prior

Back at the start of October it was confirmed that Blackpool Balloon 710 would be heading to Lincolnshire where it would become a children’s play are the Trolleybus Museum at Sandtoft. But it appears a month is not only a … Continue reading →

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Solution agreed for emergency braking equipment on Coronation 304

Posted on Monday 7 November 2022 by Gareth Prior

The chances are many of you out there have been pondering how good it would be to have a Coronation Car running in time for King Charles III’s Coronation (scheduled to take place on Saturday 6th May 2023). Well, if … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Work carries on at Talbot Gateway

Posted on Tuesday 1 November 2022 by Gareth Prior

The wait may be going on for news of when we may be able to enjoy a tram ride along Talbot Road on the Blackpool Tramway extension to North Station but that doesn’t mean nothing has been happening on the … Continue reading →

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Out and About: Balloons in Blackpool

Posted on Monday 31 October 2022 by Gareth Prior

We return with another instalment of “Out and About” and this time we’re at the seaside!

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Balloon 700 & OMO 5

Posted on Friday 28 October 2022 by Gareth Prior

Before “Picture in Time” moves on again we have one more photo from September 1984 today.

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In Pictures: New side adverts in Blackpool

Posted on Thursday 27 October 2022 by Gareth Prior

Different tram systems in the UK seem to have different attitudes towards advertising – and how long they keep any ads on their trams. In locations such as Manchester, Edinburgh and on the West Midlands Metro the contract comes to … Continue reading →

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Balloon 715 gets set to say au revoir with a farewell tour

Posted on Tuesday 25 October 2022 by Gareth Prior

As revealed in August Blackpool Balloon 715 – owned by the Fylde Transport Trust – is to be withdrawn from service this year but before it runs its last its set to run a farewell tour. Details of this tour … Continue reading →

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New tram timetable to start in Blackpool 30th October

Posted on Sunday 23 October 2022 by Gareth Prior

The Blackpool Tramway will be running to a revised timetable from Sunday 30th October. Despite the Illuminations continuing to shine until the start of January 2023, Blackpool Transport believe that the enhanced evening service frequency is no longer required and … Continue reading →