Category Archives: Blackpool Tramway

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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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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