Category Archives: Blackpool Tramway

All trams stop at Starr Gate on 21st June!

Posted on Saturday 20 June 2015 by Andrew Waddington

Somewhat later than expected, Blackpool Transport have announced details of plans for their gold heritage tram running day tomorrow (Sunday 21st June). Unfortunately no detailed timetable has been released this time, but details are now available regarding the planned tram … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: New South Promenade, Blackpool

Posted on Friday 19 June 2015 by Gareth Prior

It’s a bit of a different “Picture in Time” for you today as we feature a stretch of track rather than a specific tram and bring you photos of five very different trams in action during the second half of … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Twin Car 676+686

Posted on Friday 12 June 2015 by Gareth Prior

It’s 1981 again for our latest Picture in Time image as we head back to Blackpool and feature Twin Car 676+686 rounding the Metropole Hotel.

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The Merseyside four to return to the Fylde Coast

Posted on Tuesday 9 June 2015 by Gareth Prior

Four trams whose future has been in doubt since the end of last year following news that Merseytravel were seeking to dispose of them have been saved and are starting to return to the Fylde Coast. Brush Cars 625 and … Continue reading →

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Tram and Light Rail journeys in England up once again

Posted on Tuesday 9 June 2015 by Gareth Prior

Tram and light rail usage in England has reached record levels (well since 1983 when records began anyway – it was probably a lot higher in the heyday of the tram!) according to the latest figures released by the Department … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Blackpool Boat 228 in San Francisco

Posted on Tuesday 9 June 2015 by Gareth Prior

As the majority of readers to this website will probably be well aware there are two Blackpool Boat cars in San Francisco running on the historic F-line. One of these was, of course, the subject of British Trams Online sponsorship … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Balloon 701

Posted on Friday 5 June 2015 by Gareth Prior

It is back to Blackpool for the latest instalment of “Picture in Time” with a view from 1993 of Blackpool Balloon 701 when it was wearing the Red and White “Routemaster” livery for the first time.

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Plans for Blackpool Jubilee 761 future continue

Posted on Wednesday 3 June 2015 by Gareth Prior

It has now been confirmed that Blackpool Transport and Fleetwood Heritage Leisure Trust have reached agreement over returning Blackpool Jubilee car 761 to service although the return of this historic tram will not now be until 2017.

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This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Sunday 31 May 2015 by Gareth Prior

We have more photos for you this week on British Trams Online with images from the Isle of Man, Volks Electric Railway and Blackpool all featuring:

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Boat 604

Posted on Friday 29 May 2015 by Gareth Prior

It’s off to Blackpool again for the latest instalment in our “Picture in Time” series. This time we go back to 16th August 1981 and catch up with a member of the popular Boat cars – 604.

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In Pictures: Blackpool’s ‘B Fleet’ shunting

Posted on Thursday 28 May 2015 by Andrew Waddington

On Friday 22nd May, all four operational members of the Blackpool ‘B Fleet’ emerged from the confines of Rigby Road depot during a shunting operation. The trams are thought to have been arranged in an order of preference of use, … Continue reading →

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Blackpool strike gold again over Spring Bank Holiday weekend

Posted on Wednesday 27 May 2015 by Andrew Waddington

The Spring Bank Holiday weekend on May 23rd – 25th was another highly successful weekend for the Blackpool tramway with a frequent and well patronised Flexity service complemented by an enhanced heritage service over all three days. A total of … Continue reading →

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Twin Twins for 2015 illuminations season

Posted on Wednesday 27 May 2015 by Andrew Waddington

It has been announced that yet another member of Blackpool’s heritage tram fleet is to be returned to service this year, with Twin set 675+685 the latest to benefit from workshop attention. The duo have already been split up and … Continue reading →

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Balloon 715 promotes Tram Sunday

Posted on Sunday 24 May 2015 by Andrew Waddington

Blackpool Balloon 715‘s recently applied 1990s green and cream livery has recently been enlivened by the addition of between-deck advert banners for the annual Fleetwood Festival of Transport, more commonly known as Tram Sunday. This is the most prominent advertising … Continue reading →

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This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Sunday 24 May 2015 by Gareth Prior

We have more photos for you this week in our main site update, including additions to an existing gallery and a brand new collection:

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Centenary 645

Posted on Friday 22 May 2015 by Gareth Prior

Today “Picture in Time” is in Blackpool once again with a view of Centenary Car 645 taken in 1993.

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A colourful weekend beckons for Blackpool

Posted on Wednesday 20 May 2015 by Andrew Waddington

Provisional plans for the heritage tram output in Blackpool over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend have now been revealed, with a loose theme of colours being apparent. The four-car service on the Saturday should be worked entirely by green and … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool OMO 1

Posted on Friday 15 May 2015 by Gareth Prior

Today “Picture in Time” is going black and white with a view in central Blackpool of the onetime saviours of the Blackpool Tramway – OMO Car 1.

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Blackpool Jubilee 761 – a brighter future?

Posted on Thursday 14 May 2015 by Gareth Prior

It has been announced by the Fleetwood Heritage Leisure Trust that they are currently in negotiations with Blackpool Transport which could see the Trust’s Jubilee car 761 remain at Rigby Road Depot for the foreseeable future and return to service … Continue reading →

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Blackpool seeking to expand the tram fleet?

Posted on Wednesday 13 May 2015 by Andrew Waddington

Ahead of construction work for the branch line off the promenade to North Station, expected to be started in 2017, thoughts are now beginning to turn towards the expanding of the Blackpool tram fleet. It is understood that Blackpool Transport … Continue reading →

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