Daily Archives: Friday 20 February 2026

In Pictures: Metrolink 3117 goes to the movies again as 3107 becomes second BRIT tram

Posted on Friday 20 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

Manchester Metrolink 3117 has received another new advertising livery with it receiving vinyls for the new Disney Pixar film, Hoppers. Considering this is only the second film released in cinemas to be advertised with a full wrap in Manchester it … Continue reading →

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MER to ride to the rescue during bus strike!

Posted on Friday 20 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

We often hear about bus replacement services to cover for trams, but how about a tram replacement service to cover for buses! Well, that’s exactly what looks set to happen on the Isle of Man with the Manx Electric Railway … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Leeds 180 & Blackpool Electric Locomotive

Posted on Friday 20 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

It is that time of the week again when we dip into the archives for an edition of “Picture in Time”, and we continue to feature some photos taken at Crich during 1984.

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