Today we are well used to seeing the tram in its later all green livery but back in 1982 it was still in what was its original red livery when seen in a very familiar location for the tram \u2013 the depot yard.<\/p>\n
We change location for \u201cPicture in Time\u201d again for this week as we head to the Crich for some more images of trams at the home of the National Tramway Museum in 1982.<\/p>\n
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The first tram we feature isn\u2019t really a tram at all but it has operated exclusively on a tramway throughout its life \u2013 the Blackpool Electric Locomotive<\/strong>. Built in 1927 this steeple cab locomotive was ordered to haul wagons of coal from a railway siding just behind Copse Road Depot, Fleetwood to Thornton Gate sidings. It continued into this role until 1949 when those workings ceased but it remained part of the Blackpool Corporation fleet until 1965 in use by the permanent way department. It was acquired by Crich in 1966 and soon found a role for shunting around the museum. 1983-4 saw it undergo a well deserved overhaul and since it has continued to be a very useful acquisition, often seen moving stored tramcars especially during enthusiast events.<\/p>\n Today we are well used to seeing the tram in its later all green livery but back in 1982 it was still in what was its original red livery when seen in a very familiar location for the tram \u2013 the depot yard.<\/p>\n
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