Category Archives: Blackpool Tramway

A Blackpool Coronation car in Heywood!

Posted on Wednesday 22 August 2018 by Andrew Waddington

In an unexpected but extremely welcome development, Blackpool Coronation car 663 departed Rigby Road depot on the morning of Wednesday 22nd August, bound for the Heywood workshop premises of Ian Riley Engineering. There, extensive work is to be carried out … Continue reading →

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642 returns to service in Blackpool

Posted on Wednesday 22 August 2018 by Andrew Waddington

Blackpool Centenary car 642 made its welcome return to passenger service, as expected, on Sunday 19th August, when it was one of four trams to be employed on the enhanced heritage service between Pleasure Beach and Little Bispham. It has … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Ex-Towing Railcoach 678 & friends

Posted on Tuesday 21 August 2018 by Gareth Prior

We continue our look at some early 1990s images from Blackpool today as we see Ex-Towing Railcoach 678 along with a couple of the ubiquitous Balloon Cars.

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Centenary car 642 launch date announced

Posted on Wednesday 15 August 2018 by Andrew Waddington

After unveiling the new look of Centenary car 642 Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours have now announced that, subject to availability, the tram will be in use on the enhanced four-car service running between Pleasure Beach and Little Bispham on Sunday … Continue reading →

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A Railcoach on the road!

Posted on Wednesday 15 August 2018 by Andrew Waddington

The project to recreate an English Electric Railcoach for operation in Blackpool has been officially re-started, with tramcar 279 on the move again. The tram, which has been stored at Rigby Road for several years in a partially restored condition, … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Balloon 721

Posted on Tuesday 14 August 2018 by Gareth Prior

Another early 1990s view features in today’s Picture in Time as we are back in Blackpool once again.

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In Pictures: Centenary car 642 out on test

Posted on Saturday 11 August 2018 by Andrew Waddington

Following the recent announcement by Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours regarding the repaint of Centenary car 642 in an amended version of its 1990s Travelcard advert complete with green and cream ends, the tram made its debut on the promenade in … Continue reading →

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Future plans for Balloon 715 announced

Posted on Thursday 9 August 2018 by Andrew Waddington

Blackpool Balloon 715 is a well-used and popular member of Blackpool’s operational heritage tram fleet, but the car is actually owned by the Fylde Transport Trust. A new deal has been announced confirming that 715 will remain on loan to … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Brush 625

Posted on Tuesday 7 August 2018 by Gareth Prior

Its another one of my early tram photos which features for Picture in Time today as we are once again in 1992.

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Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours unveil 642’s new look

Posted on Sunday 5 August 2018 by Andrew Waddington

Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours have unveiled their latest creation – Centenary car 642, which has been in the Rigby Road workshops receiving a makeover for the last few months. The tram last ran in early 2016 when it was temporarily … Continue reading →

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Positive news for the VAMBAC Coronation

Posted on Friday 3 August 2018 by Andrew Waddington

One of the biggest bugbears for many fans of Blackpool’s heritage trams, has been the lack of an operational Coronation car in the fleet. All three survivors are currently stored at Rigby Road, in need of varying levels of work … Continue reading →

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More heritage trams for your money in Blackpool!

Posted on Thursday 2 August 2018 by Gareth Prior

With the school summer holidays now in full swing Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours will be taking advantage of the extra visitors to the town by operating a four tram heritage over the next three weekends with the service also extended … Continue reading →

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Blackpool to take advantage of events

Posted on Friday 20 July 2018 by Gareth Prior

Two interesting developments to report of in Blackpool – the first of which is on Sunday! To take advantage of the expected high visitor numbers Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours will be operating four trams on Sunday 22nd July whilst a … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Its bye-bye to Blackpool for 623

Posted on Tuesday 17 July 2018 by Andrew Waddington

Blackpool Brush Railcoach 623‘s period of operation back on its original home tramway has now come to an end, and after a year-long loan, the tram was transported back to Manchester on Monday 16th July. However, before it left it … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: First track laid on Blackpool North Station extension

Posted on Friday 13 July 2018 by Gareth Prior

A major milestone has been reached in the project to extend the Blackpool Tramway up Talbot Road to Blackpool North Railway Station – the first new rails have been laid as the project continue to make progress with Blackpool Council … Continue reading →

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Balloon cars to dominate Fleetwood Tram Sunday

Posted on Thursday 12 July 2018 by Andrew Waddington

The annual Fleetwood Festival of Transport – more commonly known as Tram Sunday – takes place this year on Sunday 15th July, and as usual Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours will be providing a bumper service between Pleasure Beach and Fisherman’s … Continue reading →

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‘Princess Alice’ appeal goes online!

Posted on Tuesday 10 July 2018 by Andrew Waddington

Following a number of requests, the Fylde Tramway Society have today launched an online platform to raise money for its recently announced ‘Princess Alice’ 706 Restoration Appeal. Fans of this iconic Blackpool tram can now donate towards the appeal at https://www.gofundme.com/039princess-alice039-706-appeal

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Frequent heritage trams to Fleetwood on 14th July

Posted on Monday 9 July 2018 by Andrew Waddington

The day before the annual Fleetwood Tram Sunday event was a big highlight of 2017 for fans of Blackpool’s heritage tram service, with an intensive heritage service to Fleetwood in operation – and this is set to be repeated, even … Continue reading →

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Help bid farewell to Blackpool 623

Posted on Thursday 5 July 2018 by Andrew Waddington

Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours have confirmed that Blackpool Brush Railcoach 623 will shortly be leaving the seaside again, and heading back to its active retirement home at Manchester’s Heaton Park Tramway. However, before it departs, a special farewell running day has … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Concrete base laid for North Station extension

Posted on Wednesday 4 July 2018 by Gareth Prior

The project may be delayed and it is likely to be quite some time before we can all enjoy a ride along Talbot Road to Blackpool North railway station but visible progress is now being made on preparing the surface … Continue reading →

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