The August Bank Holiday is one of the last hurrahs of the main summer season for many heritage tramways across the UK and although the operating seasons will continue on for a little while yet (with various galas and enthusiast days the highlights) the bank holiday provides a bit of a line in the sand as the school holidays draw to a close. In this pictorial feature we are back to the East Anglia Transport Museum for some views of the trams in service on Monday 26th August with the sun shining.
As is the norm, there was a two tram service in operation on this day and it once again had a Blackpool feel. The two trams were Marton VAMBAC 11 and Standard 159 and they were joined by Bournemouth trolleybus 286. The main tram depot was closed off to visitors but at the front were three further trams: Blackpool Brush 634, Sheffield 513 and London Transport 1858.
Marton VAMBAC 11 comes out of the woods.
Standard 159 comes back down to Chapel Road and passes the tram depot with Sheffield 513, London Transport 1858 and Blackpool Brush 634 at the front.
A close-up of those trams at the front of the depot.
A sunny view of 11 as it awaits departure from Chapel Road. The Bournemouth trolleybus heads off on another circuit in the background. (All Photographs by Bryan Grint, 26th August 2024)