Category Archives: Blackpool Tramway

Whatever Happened To? Blackpool Centenary 642

Posted on Friday 8 May 2020 by Gareth Prior

We now reach the Centenary Cars as we continue our look at those trams which ran on the last weekend of the pre-upgrade of the Blackpool Tramway in November 2011.

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Enjoy tram events – virtually!

Posted on Friday 8 May 2020 by Gareth Prior

Now, here’s the thing. We are all under restrictions as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic and even if we were able to get out and about all heritage tramways are currently closed and are likely to remain so for … Continue reading →

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Blackpool Tramway to request government help

Posted on Wednesday 6 May 2020 by Gareth Prior

It may have been closed since the end of March with all intending passengers told to travel on the Promenade Bus service instead, but following the announcement last week that the DfT would be awarding financial help to lines in … Continue reading →

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So Nearly, Not Quite! Blackpool Balloon 713

Posted on Tuesday 5 May 2020 by Gareth Prior

We’ve seen stray pedestrians getting in the way of photos but this time its something all together bigger – a car that gets in the way of this shot of Blackpool Balloon 713.

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Whatever Happened To? Blackpool Brush 632

Posted on Monday 4 May 2020 by Gareth Prior

The second of two Brush Cars to run over that last weekend of traditional tram operation was 632, a tram which hasn’t been as lucky as the others we have featured so far in this series.

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Brush Cars 621 & 622

Posted on Monday 4 May 2020 by Gareth Prior

After a pair of Boats last week this week it is the turn of the Brush Cars to be in the spotlight this time around – and it’s the first two of the class which feature: 621 and 622.

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So Nearly, Not Quite! Blackpool Balloon 712

Posted on Friday 1 May 2020 by Gareth Prior

It’s a stray pedestrian again for this latest look at “what might have been” if they hadn’t have been there when we hit the shutter on the camera with Blackpool Balloon 712 the tram involved.

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Whatever Happened To? Blackpool Brush 631

Posted on Thursday 30 April 2020 by Gareth Prior

Today we take a look at one of the two Brush Cars to run over the last weekend of the traditional Blackpool Tramway – 631.

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So Nearly, Not Quite! Blackpool Balloon 703

Posted on Monday 27 April 2020 by Gareth Prior

It seems that Blackpool Balloon 703 is a cursed tram as far as my photography attempts are concerned as it warrants a second entry with this photo.

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Boats 605 & 600

Posted on Monday 27 April 2020 by Gareth Prior

What better sight is there than a pair of Blackpool Boats on the Prom? Well, that’s exactly what we take a look at today for this edition of “Picture in Time” as we again head back to 1975.

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Whatever Happened To? Blackpool Boat 600

Posted on Sunday 26 April 2020 by Gareth Prior

The next tram we take a look at that ran over the final weekend of the traditional Blackpool Tramway in November 2011 is Boat 600, which was the only one of the Open Boat Cars to run during the weekend.

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So Nearly, Not Quite! Blackpool Balloon 703

Posted on Thursday 23 April 2020 by Gareth Prior

Today we take another look at a photo which despite our best efforts didn’t quite turn out as we had hoped! The intended subject this time is Blackpool Balloon 703.

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Whatever Happened To? Blackpool Standard 147

Posted on Wednesday 22 April 2020 by Gareth Prior

Over the final weekend of the traditional Blackpool Tramway on 5th and 6th November 2011 29 different trams (or 32 if you take the trailers of the Twin Cars and Western Train to be separate trams) operated in service, either … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool OMO 1

Posted on Monday 20 April 2020 by Gareth Prior

For this next batch of archive Blackpool tram images we are heading back to 1975 for a series of images taken on a sunny July day. With early advertising liveries starting to make their presence felt plus the OMO cars … Continue reading →

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Fylde Coast Councils unite to get tram loop extension feasibility study funding

Posted on Friday 10 April 2020 by Gareth Prior

Despite the fact that we are currently in incredibly uncertain times the latest report of the Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre Economic Prosperity Board (BFWEPB) has given assurances that they remain committed towards bidding for government funding toward a feasibility study … Continue reading →

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So nearly, not quite! Triple rebuilt Balloons

Posted on Wednesday 8 April 2020 by Gareth Prior

We’ve all been there. We’ve lined-up what you think will be a near perfect photo and then something conspires against us which means that perfect shot ends up being, well, not perfect! It may be a stray pedestrian getting in … Continue reading →

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Blackpool Tramway to close as West Midlands Metro announces reduced services

Posted on Wednesday 25 March 2020 by Gareth Prior

The Blackpool and Fleetwood Tramway is to temporarily close from Sunday 29th March as further service restrictions are introduced in the UK as a result of the continuing Coronavirus pandemic. It has also been confirmed that the West Midlands Metro … Continue reading →

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More service reductions across the UK

Posted on Monday 23 March 2020 by Gareth Prior

As government advice for social distancing and to travel only if essential continues further service reductions have been introduced on light rail systems across the UK. The Tyne and Wear Metro have further reduced their timetables whilst a revised service … Continue reading →

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More service restrictions due to Coronavirus pandemic

Posted on Friday 20 March 2020 by Gareth Prior

Its been another day of announcements of service reductions on the UK’s tram systems with the Blackpool Tramway now confirming trams will run to a reduced frequency as a result of reduced demand and to ensure a reliable service can … Continue reading →

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Heritage organisations start to shut down after latest government advice **updated 20th March**

Posted on Friday 20 March 2020 by Gareth Prior

The situation with closures and changes to openings of heritage tramways and museums continues to change rapidly as the Coronavirus pandemic continues to make itself felt. It is inevitable, sensible and understandable that these decisions have to be made and … Continue reading →

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