Category Archives: Blackpool Tramway

Coronation 304 next FTT tram on the road to return after FTS funding confirmation

Posted on Tuesday 29 March 2022 by Gareth Prior

The good news in relation to Fylde Transport Trust owned trams just keeps on coming! Following on from the recent start of testing of Standard 143 and the return of Railcoach 279 to Rigby Road comes the news that additional … Continue reading →

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Stop by Stop Blackpool Tramway: Broadwater

Posted on Sunday 27 March 2022 by Gareth Prior

Today’s edition of “Stop by Stop” reaches Broadwater as our journey north on the Blackpool Tramway continues.

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Boat Cars to enjoy workshop time in San Francisco

Posted on Friday 25 March 2022 by Gareth Prior

Of all UK tram types there is one which has spread its wings to the most diverse locations in the world – the Blackpool Boat Car. As well as the three in Blackpool and one at Crich, the United States … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Railcoach 279 returns to Rigby Road

Posted on Tuesday 22 March 2022 by Gareth Prior

Rigby Road Depot is home to a “pointy ended” English Electric Railcoach once more with the Fylde Transport Trust’s 279 having made the short trip across Blackpool on Thursday 17th March 2022 to allow for the last stages of its … Continue reading →

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Stop by Stop Blackpool Tramway: Rossall Square

Posted on Sunday 20 March 2022 by Gareth Prior

In this edition of “Stop by Stop” we come to the final of the trio of stops with Rossall in their name – its Rossall Square.

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Trams start testing on Talbot Road!

Posted on Thursday 17 March 2022 by Gareth Prior

After all the talk of delays (and let’s be honest there have been a lot!) the night of Wednesday 16th March 2022 will go do in the history books as the very first trams ran along the Blackpool Tramway Talbot … Continue reading →

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Stop by Stop Blackpool Tramway: Rossall School

Posted on Sunday 13 March 2022 by Gareth Prior

Our journey towards Fleetwood on the Blackpool Tramway continues with this latest edition of “Stop by Stop” and its Rossall School today.

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In Pictures: Standard 143 starts testing on the Prom

Posted on Wednesday 9 March 2022 by Gareth Prior

The Fylde Transport Trust’s Blackpool Standard 143 has finally broken cover from the confines of Rigby Road Depot with testing and mileage accumulation commencing on Wednesday 9th March. This was the first time that the tram had run under its … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Holes filled in Blackpool!

Posted on Tuesday 8 March 2022 by Gareth Prior

Over the past few weeks we have seen a few holes appear in the previously laid concrete on the extension of the Blackpool Tramway and now we can report that they have all been filled in! The small squares had … Continue reading →

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Stop by Stop Blackpool Tramway: Rossall Beach

Posted on Sunday 6 March 2022 by Gareth Prior

“Stop by Stop” continues today as we continue northbound on the Blackpool Tramway – today its Rossall Beach.

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Out and About: Balloon 700 on Heritage Tours in Blackpool again

Posted on Sunday 6 March 2022 by Gareth Prior

During the first month of 2022, Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours regular weekend Coastal and Promenade Tours were mainly in the wheels of B-fleet Balloon 700. Now in wartime green and cream again the tram seems to have become a member … Continue reading →

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More funding for the DfT for English regional light rail

Posted on Tuesday 1 March 2022 by Gareth Prior

English bus and light rail operators are to be awarded a further £150 million in funding as part of final phase of pandemic related financial support for the sector from the Department for Transport. This funding is due to last … Continue reading →

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Stop by Stop Blackpool Tramway: Thornton Gate

Posted on Sunday 27 February 2022 by Gareth Prior

On we go towards Fleetwood with the next stop on the Blackpool Tramway in “Stop by Stop” being Thornton Gate.

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 27th February 2022

Posted on Sunday 27 February 2022 by Gareth Prior

The final main site update of February heads off to Blackpool for images coming from the Vintage Weekend:

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In Pictures: More disruption for the Blackpool Tramway

Posted on Wednesday 23 February 2022 by Gareth Prior

In perfect timing for enthusiasts who attended the Vintage Weekend in Blackpool over the weekend of 19th and 20th February, but not so much for those who rely on the main tramway service year round, the Blackpool Tramway was again … Continue reading →

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Motors fitted to Standard 143 – now let the testing commence!

Posted on Tuesday 22 February 2022 by Gareth Prior

Its been the news that seemed as it may never happen but whisper it quietly, Blackpool Standard 143 may finally fully enter passenger service this year with its failed motor having been replaced over the past few months. Static testing … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: A variety of seasons in one weekend at Blackpool’s Vintage Weekend!

Posted on Monday 21 February 2022 by Gareth Prior

There’s always a risk when organising special events in the British Isles that the weather may play a part and so it proved for the first major event featuring Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours with rain, snow, wind and sun all … Continue reading →

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Stop by Stop Blackpool Tramway: West Drive

Posted on Sunday 20 February 2022 by Gareth Prior

We start the final leg of our journey on the Blackpool Tramway as we continue northbound to Fleetwood in “Stop by Stop” (although there will be a couple of extras to follow at some point in the future once the … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: More from Talbot Square as works continue on tramway extension

Posted on Saturday 19 February 2022 by Gareth Prior

As we reported last week, contractors have been back on the Blackpool Tramway extension along Talbot Road to a new terminus for Blackpool North Railway Station for additional work and in this pictorial we take a look at Talbot Square … Continue reading →

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Storm Eunice causes disruption for Blackpool and London Tramlink

Posted on Friday 18 February 2022 by Gareth Prior

Storm Eunice – described as the worst storm to hit the UK in 30 years – has been making her presence felt on Friday 18th February but whilst there has been major disruption for various transport network, tramways across the … Continue reading →

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