Category Archives: Blackpool Tramway

In Pictures: Road-Rail Works Vehicle out on the Blackpool Tramway

Posted on Thursday 28 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

The Blackpool Tramway has always had a varied works car fleet. In the earlier days of the tramway many of the works fleet were converted withdrawn passenger trams but as technology has developed there has been a bigger reliance on … Continue reading →

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Stop by Stop Blackpool Tramway: Fisherman’s Walk

Posted on Sunday 24 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

Today in “Stop by Stop” we come to the last stop before entering Fleetwood Town Centre at Fisherman’s Walk.

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Blackpool Transport launch Flexi10 ticket

Posted on Saturday 23 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

As hybrid working starts to be fully implemented in many businesses across the UK the traditional season tickets have started to become less useful for commuters with transport companies having to look at introducing new more innovative ticketing options. As … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Brush 622

Posted on Friday 22 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

This time in “Picture in Time” we return to Blackpool in September 1976 for another shot in the excellent selection of photos shared with us by Donald Brooks. This time around we remain in Fleetwood and it’s a Tigeriffic image!

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In Pictures: Halle 902 finally leaves Blackpool

Posted on Thursday 21 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

There can’t have been many trams to have stayed for a period in Blackpool and never operated but that small list has been expanded with the departure of Halle 902 leaving for pastures new after an almost four year period … Continue reading →

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Blackpool’s themed tours start up again

Posted on Wednesday 20 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

Blackpool Heritage Tours Promenade and Coastal Tours may have been trundling up and down the tramway since early January but this month has also seen the return of some of their popular themed tours. Fish and Chip tours, Ghost Trams … Continue reading →

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Details announced for Blackpool’s next special event weekend

Posted on Monday 18 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours will be back this forthcoming May Day Bank Holiday weekend with another special event taking place over all three days between Saturday 30th April and Monday 2nd May. Again being marketed under the “Vintage Weekend” banner … Continue reading →

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They’ve Run in 2022!

Posted on Monday 18 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

Easter was traditionally the start of the operating season for heritage trams, and whilst that has changed in recent years with all year round operation at some lines in the UK it seems that it marks a good starting point … Continue reading →

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Stop by Stop Blackpool Tramway: Stanley Road

Posted on Sunday 17 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

On we go with “Stop by Stop” as we carry on towards Fleetwood.

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 17th April 2022

Posted on Sunday 17 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

We have an Easter bonus set of photos for you this week as we bring you three new collections (aka we’ve included what would have been added last week if we’d had the time!). Photos come from Sheffield, Nottingham and … Continue reading →

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Out and About: Heritage trams in Blackpool

Posted on Saturday 16 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

“Out and About” goes heritage today as we head to Blackpool to see driver training take place and a stunning line-up of trams at Rigby Road.

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Brush 623

Posted on Friday 15 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

In this instalment of “Picture in Time”, we take a look at Blackpool Brush 623 in the sunshine in September 1976.

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In Pictures: Stops get a sign of services coming soon

Posted on Tuesday 12 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

Its all gone a little bit quiet on the extension front in Blackpool since the first trams ran along Talbot Road to the new terminus close to Blackpool North Railway Station and its likely that there won’t be much more … Continue reading →

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Stop by Stop Blackpool Tramway: Lindel Road

Posted on Sunday 10 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

This is another edition of “Stop by Stop” with our journey continuing northbound on the Blackpool Tramway towards Fleetwood Ferry.

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Balloon 705

Posted on Friday 8 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

Over the next few weeks we will be taking a look at another set of shots Donald Brooks took in the early September of 1976 in Blackpool as “Picture in Time” continues.

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Still no trams to Halfway as Glossop Road issue fixed on Supertram whilst trams return to Fleetwood Ferry

Posted on Wednesday 6 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

Trams on Stagecoach Supertram can now run between Cathedral and Shalesmoor after the damage caused by a bus colliding with an overhead support pole was fixed but there is still no end in sight to thee overhead issues on the … Continue reading →

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Blackpool to celebrate Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with tram parade

Posted on Monday 4 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

Blackpool’s heritage trams are to take centre stage over the Platinum Jubilee weekend with a parade due to take place on Thursday 2nd June. Described as the “largest tram parade the resort has ever staged” around a dozen trams will … Continue reading →

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Stop by Stop Blackpool Tramway: Heathfield Road

Posted on Sunday 3 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

“Stop by Stop” continues on the Blackpool Tramway as we reach Heathfield Road.

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 3rd April 2022

Posted on Sunday 3 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

There are two sets of photos added this week as we feature recent images as well as heading back 10 years to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Flexity2 trams in Blackpool:

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Out and About: Down at Rigby Road Depot

Posted on Saturday 2 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

“Out and About” is today taking a look at Blackpool’s Rigby Road Depot where we see a little bit of shunting involving the Engineering Car and one of the ever popular Boat Cars.

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