{"id":1700,"date":"2012-09-01T12:22:00","date_gmt":"2012-09-01T12:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.britishtramsonline.co.uk\/news\/?p=1700"},"modified":"2012-09-01T12:22:00","modified_gmt":"2012-09-01T12:22:00","slug":"heaton-park-tramway-grows-very-slightly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.britishtramsonline.co.uk\/news\/?p=1700","title":{"rendered":"Heaton Park Tramway grows – very slightly!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Preparations for the construction of a new tram depot at Manchester’s Heaton Park are now making good progress, with a short length of track laid connecting the current terminus adjacent to the park’s boating lake to the future depot site. This allowed Blackpool 623<\/strong> to travel a little further than it had previously done on Tuesday 28th August, when it was used to test the newly laid track.<\/p>\n

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The short section of rail has been joined on to the end of the stub track at Lakeside which has been out of order for a few weeks to allow the engineering team to work uninterrupted. This links up to a set of points, which will eventually join up with the new depot track fan.<\/p>\n

Although this development may only be small, it is certainly significant in marking a leap foward towards a time when the tramway will be able to accomodate a much higher number of trams at the park. The efforts being made by a small group of volunteers is extremely impressive, and if such progress can be achieved in a few short weeks, then it should be exciting seeing what can be done in the months ahead!<\/p>\n

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An overview of the extended stub track with recently installed points, as Blackpool 623 approaches in the background. (Photo by Joe Savage)<\/p><\/div>\n

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Another view of Blackpool 623 on an engineering test run over the Lakeside points. (Photo by Joe Savage)<\/p><\/div>\n

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Some further work on the extension enabled 623 to be used for clearance tests before the trackwork is completed. (Photo by Joe Savage)<\/p><\/div>\n

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The Brush car was also used to haul this trolley laden with the workmens' equipment, as seen here at the old Lakeside terminus. (Photo by Joe Savage)<\/p><\/div>\n

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