{"id":6752,"date":"2014-03-06T19:38:39","date_gmt":"2014-03-06T19:38:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.britishtramsonline.co.uk\/news\/?p=6752"},"modified":"2014-03-06T19:40:03","modified_gmt":"2014-03-06T19:40:03","slug":"liverpool-245-revealed-in-all-her-glory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.britishtramsonline.co.uk\/news\/?p=6752","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool 245 revealed in all her glory!"},"content":{"rendered":"

The amazing work being done at Birkenhead to restore Liverpool ‘Baby Grand’ car 245<\/strong> to a pristine and operational condition is continuing, with the tram now nearing completion. Final painting is actively underway and another major milestone occured on 6th March, when car 245<\/strong> made its first tentative moves under power since it arrived at Birkenhead.<\/p>\n

Peter Price, who is responsible for 245<\/strong>‘s paintwork, has now completed the “A” end and both sides of the tram. The only outstanding paint work which remains to be finished, is the troublesome “B” end doors and two lower panels at the front. The last jobs which need to be done are the fitting and painting of the “B” end fenders, the stencil number and letter at the “B” end and finally, the addition of the Liverpool Coat of Arms on both sides. However, the addition of fleet numbers at the other end and the legal transfers on the tram’s bodysides have greatly enhanced the appearance of this stunning vehicle, as has the fitting of headlamps, lifeguards and fenders.<\/p>\n

A depot shunt on Tuesday 4th March gave a perfect opportunity for 245<\/strong> to be photographed in all its glory without other trams getting in the way. However, a much more significant event occured two days later when the car made some moves within the confines of Taylor Street depot under its own power – the first time that this has happened since 1957, when the Liverpool tram system closed for good. If we remember the terrible condition of the tram when it first arrived at Birkenhead for restoration, then the significance of this milestone cannot be underestimated and everyone involved in bringing this maginificent tram back to life deserves considerable praise.<\/p>\n

No final date has yet been given for Liverpool 245<\/strong>‘s expected entry into public service, although it is now considered unlikely that it will be ready in time for Easter, as previously suggested. Instead, a launch in May is more likely, and of course once a date is confirmed this will be posted here on British Trams Online<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, some footage of 245’s first historic moves can be viewed on YouTube using the following link:\u00a0http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=OJTl2RZspQY&feature=youtu.be<\/a><\/p>\n

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What a beauty! The immaculate paintwork and latest fittings on Liverpool 245 are shown off to wonderful effect in this view taken in a largely empty Taylor Street depot on March 4th. (Photo by John Hewitt)<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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