Daily Archives: Monday 15 March 2021

Work starts on construction of Brush 298’s underframe

Posted on Monday 15 March 2021 by Gareth Prior

During the latter part of 2020 it was announced that as part of the restoration to service of Blackpool Brush Railcoach 298 to run at the Crich Tramway Village, the Ffestiniog Railway in Wales had been contracted to construct a … Continue reading →

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No trams to Eccles for over two weeks

Posted on Monday 15 March 2021 by Gareth Prior

Road resurfacing works on Eccles New Road will see no Manchester Metrolink service between MediaCityUK and Eccles from Saturday 20th March until Monday 5th April. Throughout this period there will be a replacement bus service from MediaCityUK to Eccles, although … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Balloon 715

Posted on Monday 15 March 2021 by Gareth Prior

Its early September 1976 again for this latest look at archive photos from the Blackpool Tramway and it’s a tram still popular with enthusiasts which is featured – Balloon 715.

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