Category Archives: Blackpool Tramway

Tram output announced for Blackpool’s February Vintage Weekend

Posted on Thursday 17 February 2022 by Gareth Prior

The first tram event of 2022 is nearly upon us – as is the second major storm of the week! – and Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours have now announced their planned tram output which should see eight different trams in … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: More work on the Blackpool Tramway extension

Posted on Thursday 10 February 2022 by Gareth Prior

We are back up at the old Wilko’s site which will be the terminus of the Blackpool Tramway extension to Blackpool North Station in this latest pictorial update as we see that there has been some further work – some … Continue reading →

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Out and About: Heritage trams on tour in Blackpool

Posted on Wednesday 9 February 2022 by Gareth Prior

Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours started their 2022 programme of tours on Saturday 8th January with both Coastal and Promenade Tours now running on selected dates throughout 2022. In this latest “Out and About” we see the tram in use for … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Traction pole fire leads to Blackpool Tramway problems

Posted on Tuesday 8 February 2022 by Gareth Prior

Services on the Blackpool Tramway – both the core Starr Gate to Fleetwood service and planned Heritage Tram Tours – were disrupted on Sunday 6th February after  fire at the base of a traction pole just south of the exit … Continue reading →

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Still Standing! Marton Depot, Blackpool

Posted on Monday 7 February 2022 by Gareth Prior

Every Monday throughout February sees the return of the popular “Still Standing” series as we look at old tram structures which are still in existence today. In this edition we are off to Blackpool as we take a look at … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Fisherman’s Walk the temporary Fleetwood terminus

Posted on Thursday 3 February 2022 by Gareth Prior

Its all about the temporary termini on UK tramways at the moment – we’ve had one at Bull Street on the West Midlands Metro for over six months and will see West End becoming one for a couple of months … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 30th January 2022

Posted on Sunday 30 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

Our photographic offering for you all this week heads back to Tramtown in Blackpool as we take another look behind the scenes at Rigby Road Depot:

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Out and About: A foggy day in Blackpool

Posted on Saturday 29 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

Sunday 19th December 2021 was a foggy day on the Fylde Coast and proving that it doesn’t have to be sunny to take tram photos this latest edition of “Out and About” takes a look – just about! – of … Continue reading →

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New Combo ticket launched on Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours

Posted on Wednesday 26 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

The latest new ticket option available to travel on Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours is the Combo Tour Ticket which will give you the option of enjoying a ride on Coastal Tour to Fleetwood and Promenade Tour to Little Bispham at … Continue reading →

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Fisherman’s Walk to be temporary terminus for up to 8 weeks

Posted on Tuesday 25 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

When we ran our report last week on the forthcoming Vintage Weekend on the Blackpool Tramway we noted that heritage tram services would be terminating at Fisherman’s Walk and now we know why! There will be works taking place on … Continue reading →

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Blackpool to host Vintage Weekend in February

Posted on Friday 21 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

The weekend of Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th February will give enthusiasts and the general public alike another chance to enjoy hop-on, hop-off heritage tram tours in Blackpool with the first special event weekend of 2022 now confirmed. As well … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Centenary 645 & Balloon 719

Posted on Friday 21 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

In this edition of “Picture in Time” we are featuring a single decker and a double decker tram operating on the Blackpool Tramway during September 2010.

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In Pictures: Little progress to show at Wilko’s

Posted on Wednesday 19 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

Its looking likely that there will be little to show on progress of the Blackpool Tramway extension for some time with a lot of focus on the overall Talbot Gateway project currently on the construction of the hotel and removing … Continue reading →

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Out and About: Heritage trams in Blackpool

Posted on Wednesday 19 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

For the majority of this series we are “Out and About” taking a look at modern trams running but we have a bit of a change today as we feature heritage trams running in Blackpool.

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In Pictures: Signs of the new fares in Blackpool

Posted on Monday 17 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

Earlier this month we brought you the news that fares across the Blackpool Transport network would be increasing as from Sunday 16th January and now as part of the publicity campaign to let would be passengers know small signs have … Continue reading →

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Trams in Video: Blackpool Trams August 2021

Posted on Monday 17 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

This edition of “Trams in Video” is heading back to the Fylde Coast as we view the trams (old and new) in Blackpool. With un-summer like weather, we start off at Starr Gate with the Flexity2 trams before spreading our … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Centenary 644 & 643

Posted on Friday 14 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

We make a return to Blackpool in 2010 as “Picture in Time” continues.

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They Ran in 2021!

Posted on Tuesday 11 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

As 2021 is now over its time to round off things with this last “They Ran in 2021” article giving what we believe to be the complete picture of all heritage trams that ran in service during the year. As … Continue reading →

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Blackpool Transport fares to rise from 16th January

Posted on Saturday 8 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

It is the season for fare increases it would seem! New fares will be introduced across the Blackpool Transport network – including the trams – from Sunday 16th January and for anyone buying a single ticket on board the tram … Continue reading →

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Centenary 643 looking for a new home

Posted on Friday 7 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

Following the upgrading of the Blackpool Tramway many of the traditional trams were sold on for further use and this included three which have since found new homes at schools. But that number is set to reduce as Centenary 643 … Continue reading →

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