Monthly Archives: May 2014

British Trams Online this week

Posted on Friday 23 May 2014 by Gareth Prior

Unfortunately there will be no main site update of British Trams Online this week. I won’t bore you with the details yet again but suffice to say longer than usual hours at work have meant I haven’t been able to … Continue reading →

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Heritage Trams this week

Posted on Friday 23 May 2014 by Gareth Prior

This is your one stop guide to when and where you can ride on heritage trams in the UK and Isle of Man. Another week and more excitement in the heritage tram world with the latest batch of heritage running … Continue reading →

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Blackpool 167 arrives at Starr Gate!

Posted on Friday 23 May 2014 by Andrew Waddington

On Friday 23rd May, Blackpool 167 made the short journey along its native tramway to the Starr Gate depot, ahead of its highly anticipated debut on heritage tour duty the next day. Having been hidden away since arriving back in … Continue reading →

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Two Metrolink T68s to be preserved

Posted on Thursday 22 May 2014 by Andrew Waddington

Following a huge amount of speculation in recent months, we are delighted to confirm that Metrolink have announced that not one, but two of the withdrawn T68 trams are set to be preserved, with a third also set to survive … Continue reading →

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Liverpool 245 launch date confirmed for July

Posted on Wednesday 21 May 2014 by Andrew Waddington

The long-awaited launch into passenger service of the newly restored Liverpool ‘Baby Grand’ 245 at the Birkenhead heritage tramway will take place on Saturday 19th July, with special commemorative tickets being sold for the tram’s historic inaugural run. It had … Continue reading →

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Up close and personal with Sheffield 189

Posted on Tuesday 20 May 2014 by Andrew Waddington

The ‘Best of Sheffield’ event held at Crich Tramway Village to celebrate the return to service of Sheffield 510 provided visitors with a rare opportunity to not only see Sheffield 189 out in the open air, but also to have … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Metrolink T68 1008 latest to depart for scrap

Posted on Friday 16 May 2014 by Gareth Prior

Manchester Metrolink T68 1008 became the fifth T68/T68A to leave the north-west for scrapping when it departed on the back of a low loader at 0915 on Friday 16th May. It has been expected that the LRV would depart the … Continue reading →

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Midland Metro welcomes another new tram

Posted on Friday 16 May 2014 by Gareth Prior

There are now seven CAF Urbos3 trams at Midland Metro’s Wednesbury Depot following the arrival of number 23 early on Tuesday 13th May. 23 was the first arrival in Birmingham for over a month (22 having arrived back on 9th … Continue reading →

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Tragedy strikes as Douglas Horse Tramway re-opens

Posted on Friday 16 May 2014 by Gareth Prior

Albert, a 17 year old horse, has died after collapsing whilst pulling a tram on the Douglas Horse Tramway. The tragic incident happened on Tuesday 13th May, just the second day of the 2014 season, and it is believed that … Continue reading →

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Heritage trams this week

Posted on Friday 16 May 2014 by Gareth Prior

This is your one stop guide to when and where you can ride on heritage trams in the UK and Isle of Man. This week sees another special event taking place at the Crich Tramway Village with the launch of … Continue reading →

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Sheffield 330 gets ready for the weekend

Posted on Friday 16 May 2014 by Andrew Waddington

Preparations for this week’s Sheffield-themed event taking place at Crich Tramway Village are now well underway, with the various trams which will be taking centre stage being readied for the big occasion. As reported previously, works car Sheffield 330 is … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: A look around Lakeside Depot

Posted on Thursday 15 May 2014 by Andrew Waddington

During a visit to the Heaton Park Tramway on 11th May, British Trams Online writer Andrew Waddington was treated to a tour of the new depot at Lakeside. Currently home to five tramcars and a few other bits and pieces, … Continue reading →

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Blackpool Event Preview: Spring Bank Holiday Heritage Tram Operation

Posted on Wednesday 14 May 2014 by Andrew Waddington

The upcoming Spring Bank Holiday weekend will see the welcome return of heritage trams to service in Blackpool for their third spell of operation this year. From May 24th to 26th inclusive, a selection of historic tramcars will grace the … Continue reading →

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Forthcoming “LIVE” coverage on British Trams Online

Posted on Wednesday 14 May 2014 by Gareth Prior

As some of you will hopefully be aware British Trams Online often provides “LIVE” coverage of selected tram events in the UK during the year on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/BritishTramsOnline) and the next few weeks are set to see bumper updates with … Continue reading →

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Farewell T68 tour confirmed for Monday 26th May

Posted on Wednesday 14 May 2014 by Gareth Prior

The very last chance to ride on one of the original T68 fleet on Manchester Metrolink will take place on Monday 26th May when one of the vehicles will run a special tour in aid of charity. Details have not … Continue reading →

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A Purr-fect relaunch planned for Seaton 12

Posted on Tuesday 13 May 2014 by Gareth Prior

Last time that the Seaton Tramway’s number 12 operated in Devon it was carrying a special 40th anniversary livery which featured modern vinyls on top of a red and yellow base but all that is about to change when it … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Trams announce ticketing and timetable information

Posted on Tuesday 13 May 2014 by Gareth Prior

Details of the timetable and ticketing available on Edinburgh Trams has now been announced ahead of the opening of the line on Saturday 31st May. The first public tram will depart Gyle Centre at 0500 bound for York Place where … Continue reading →

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Manx Heritage Transport Festival details announced

Posted on Tuesday 13 May 2014 by Gareth Prior

Isle of Man Railways have now confirmed the details of the annual Manx Heritage Transport Festival which this year takes place between 30th July and 3rd August. As always the event features events across the Island’s railways including the Steam … Continue reading →

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Crich Event Preview: Beside the Seaside

Posted on Tuesday 13 May 2014 by Andrew Waddington

During the school half term holidays at the end of May, Crich Tramway Village is being transformed into a seaside-style attraction, with a whole host of traditional activities to entertain visitors of all ages. For the first time ever, this … Continue reading →

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Funding for Leeds 602 restoration rejected

Posted on Monday 12 May 2014 by Andrew Waddington

The Tramway Museum Society has turned down the offer of a substantial bequest to be spent on fully restoring Leeds 602 to an operational condition. Last year, a TMS member who was actively involved in the initial preservation of 602 … Continue reading →

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