Monthly Archives: August 2015

In Pictures: Tramlink short running to Dundonald Road

Posted on Sunday 23 August 2015 by Gareth Prior

As we have reported previously all London Tramlink services on the Wimbledon branch have been terminating short at Dundonald Road from 13th July and will continue to do so until October. This is because of the works at Wimbledon to … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Manchester Metrolink 1011

Posted on Sunday 23 August 2015 by Gareth Prior

We are back in Manchester for today’s Picture in Time image as we reach 1011 in our trawl through the original T68 trams built for Metrolink in the early 1990s. In this photo we find the tram before the system … Continue reading →

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September launch confirmed for Liverpool 245

Posted on Saturday 22 August 2015 by Andrew Waddington

After a whole host of issues and delays, a new launch date has finally been announced for Liverpool ‘Baby Grand’ 245 – the tram is set to enter public service on the Birkenhead tramway for the first time ever on … Continue reading →

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It’s nearly time! Announcement to be made on Monday on opening of NET Phase Two

Posted on Friday 21 August 2015 by Gareth Prior

Nottingham Express Transit have made an announcement that they will be making an announcement on Monday 24th August as to when the Phase Two extensions of Nottingham Express Transit will be opening to the public with the date now very … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool OMO 8

Posted on Friday 21 August 2015 by Gareth Prior

Our latest edition of Picture in Time heads to Blackpool again as we take a look along Blundell Street in 2004 with a view of by then long withdrawn OMO 8 which was stabled briefly during works in the shed … Continue reading →

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Depot open day planned as Supertram trackworks come to a conclusion

Posted on Friday 21 August 2015 by Gareth Prior

2015’s rail replacement works on Stagecoach Supertram are set to end this week with full services resuming on Tuesday 25th August on all three routes and to celebrate the fact – and also the impending 21st birthday of the network … Continue reading →

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New timetable for the DLR

Posted on Friday 21 August 2015 by Gareth Prior

The Docklands Light Railway are introducing a new timetable from Sunday 23rd August with some frequencies being enhanced, changes to some routes and new first and last train times. This change is in connection with the current project to increase … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Blackpool 680 comes home

Posted on Friday 21 August 2015 by Andrew Waddington

Following a super-fast but superb repaint into its 1990s livery, Blackpool Ex-Towing car 680 was transported from Manchester back to Blackpool on the morning of Friday 21st August by Calkelds Heavy Haulage. Less than two weeks after it ran at … Continue reading →

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Private and public events to mark ‘TMS 60’

Posted on Thursday 20 August 2015 by Andrew Waddington

As reported previously, the Tramway Museum Society celebrates its sixtieth anniversary this year and this milestone will be marked with a special event entitled ‘TMS60’ which is being held on Saturday 19th September, incorporating the annual Enthusiasts Day. However, it … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Metrolink 3102 enters service

Posted on Thursday 20 August 2015 by Gareth Prior

3102 has entered service on Manchester Metrolink meaning that all of the Bombardier built trams have now been in service on the system since delivery. 3102 first carried passengers on Tuesday 18th August running as a double unit on the … Continue reading →

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Going for a ride…

Posted on Thursday 20 August 2015 by Gareth Prior

Another week has passed so let’s take a look at just when and where you can enjoy a ride on a traditional tram in the British Isles. Highlights of the next week include a Model Tram and Railway Exhibition at … Continue reading →

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Railcoaches prepare to return home

Posted on Wednesday 19 August 2015 by Andrew Waddington

Two of Blackpool’s classic single deck Railcoaches are now ready and waiting to return home to Rigby Road thanks to some recent positive developments. The repaint of Ex-Towing car 680 at the Heaton Park Tramway has now been completed, whilst … Continue reading →

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Urbos 3 32 joins the Midland Metro operational fleet

Posted on Tuesday 18 August 2015 by Gareth Prior

No sooner have we said goodbye to the last of the T69s then we are welcoming another one of the Urbos 3s into the operational fleet on Midland Metro with 32 entering service on Monday 17th August.

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Crich Tramway Village horse tram operation cancelled

Posted on Tuesday 18 August 2015 by Gareth Prior

The planned Horse Tram Days at the Crich Tramway Village for today (Tuesday 18th) and Thursday 20th August have unfortunately had to be cancelled as the horse driver has had an accident and is now unable to attend the museum. … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Douglas Horse Tramway 35

Posted on Tuesday 18 August 2015 by Gareth Prior

In our recent Douglas Horse Tramway Photo Gallery (http://www.britishtramsonline.co.uk/gallery548.html if you missed it!) we featured no. 35 which is now out of service and stored away from the tramway at the Home for Retired Horses but back in 1973 it … Continue reading →

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Incredible events for Blackpool 130th anniversary announced

Posted on Sunday 16 August 2015 by Andrew Waddington

Outline plans have now been revealed for the highly anticipated weekend event celebrating 130 years of the Blackpool tramway in September, and this looks set to be the most ambitious and impressive event in the modern era so far by … Continue reading →

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This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Sunday 16 August 2015 by Gareth Prior

More photos for you this week as we complete the trilogy of photos from the Isle of Man with a gallery from the Manx Electric Railway and we also bring you a small selection of photos from the Docklands Light … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Midland Metro 04

Posted on Sunday 16 August 2015 by Gareth Prior

It seems rather apt in the week that the last of the Midland Metro T69s ran in service that the class makes its debut in the Picture in Time series as we take a trip back to September 1999 for … Continue reading →

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Operating procedures not being followed by staff blamed for MER derailment

Posted on Saturday 15 August 2015 by Gareth Prior

Isle of Man Railways have revealed that the derailment of trailer 58 at Laxey on 7th July was down to the staff involved in the shunting manoeuvre not following the correct operating procedures. As we reported at the time 58 … Continue reading →

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Another naming in Nottingham

Posted on Saturday 15 August 2015 by Gareth Prior

Local journalist Colin Slater MBE has become the latest person to have their name added to the side of one of Nottingham Express Transit’s new Citadis trams. A special ceremony took place this week where Mr Slater revealed his name … Continue reading →

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