{"id":8024,"date":"2014-06-20T19:34:42","date_gmt":"2014-06-20T18:34:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.britishtramsonline.co.uk\/news\/?p=8024"},"modified":"2014-06-20T19:34:42","modified_gmt":"2014-06-20T18:34:42","slug":"heritage-trams-this-week-20","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.britishtramsonline.co.uk\/news\/?p=8024","title":{"rendered":"Heritage Trams this week"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s that time of the week again when we provide a round-up of when and where you can ride on heritage trams in the UK and Isle of Man. After a few quiet weeks the next 7 days should see a bit more action on the traditional tram front with the latest operation of the heritage service in Blackpool (Sunday 22nd<\/span><\/sup> June including trips through to Starr Gate for Totally Transport) and you can \u201cHop on a bus\u201d at the East Anglia Transport Museum (also on Sunday 22nd <\/span><\/sup>June) with their latest special event.<\/p>\n

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Beamish: The Living Museum of the North<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Current Status: Open daily<\/p>\n

Opening hours: 1000-1700 (last admission 1500)<\/p>\n

More info @ http:\/\/www.beamish.org.uk<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Birkenhead Heritage Tramway<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Current Status: Operates every Saturday and Sunday<\/p>\n

Operating hours: Services run from Taylor Street Museum at 1300 and then every half hour until 1630, returning from Woodside Ferry at 1315 until the last possible return at 1615.<\/p>\n

Next Special Event: Saturday 19th July \u2013 Launch of Liverpool 245<\/p>\n

More info @ http:\/\/www.mtps.co.uk<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Blackpool Tramway<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Current Status: Operates Bank Holiday weekends and selected other dates until end of August.<\/p>\n

Next service:<\/p>\n

Sunday 22nd<\/sup> June: Totally Transport with a 3 tram service planned including operation to Starr Gate for the first time since the upgraded tramway opened. Full preview at http:\/\/www.britishtramsonline.co.uk\/news\/?p=7853<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

More info @ http:\/\/www.blackpooltransport.com\/services\/heritage-trams<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Crich Tramway Village<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Current Status: Open Daily<\/p>\n

Opening hours: 1000-1730 (last admission 1600). At least 3 trams should be in service each day (subject to availability)<\/p>\n

Next special event: Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th July \u2013 Edwardian Weekend<\/p>\n

More info @ http:\/\/www.tramway.co.uk<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Douglas Horse Tramway<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Current Status: Daily operation until September.<\/p>\n

Operating hours: First tram departs Strathallan at 0900 and then every 20 minutes until 1720. Return journeys commence from the Sea Terminal at 0920 and then every 20 minutes until 1740.<\/p>\n

More info @ http:\/\/www.douglas.gov.im\/index.php\/leisure\/horse-trams#.UzXDlGdOWM8<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

East Anglia Transport Museum<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Current Status: Open (details of when see below).<\/p>\n

Opening hours: Every Thursday & Saturday 1300-1700 (last admission 1600) and every Sunday 1100-1700 (last admission 1600) until Sunday 13th July after which Tuesday and Wednesday opening commences.<\/p>\n

Next Special Event: Sunday 22nd June \u2013 Hop on a Bus Day<\/p>\n

More info @ http:\/\/www.eatm.org.uk\/index.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Great Orme Tramway<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Current Status: Operates daily<\/p>\n

Operating hours: 1000-1700 (from April 1000-1800). Trams every 20 minutes<\/p>\n

More info @ http:\/\/www.greatormetramway.co.uk\/index.asp<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Heaton Park Tramway<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Current Status: Open every Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays.<\/p>\n

Operating hours: 1200-1700 using at least one tram.<\/p>\n

Next special event: 765 100 Not Out \u2013 Sunday 6th July<\/p>\n

More info @ http:\/\/www.heatonparktramway.co.uk<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Manx Electric Railway<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Current Status: Operating daily. See below for details of when.<\/p>\n

The following services will run over the next few weeks:<\/p>\n

Until Friday 18th July \u2013 Timetable C (10 departures per day starting at 0940 from Douglas)<\/p>\n

Wednesdays 25th June, 9th & 16th July and Friday 27th June see additional evening services between Douglas and Laxey for summit diners using timetable E<\/p>\n

Fridays 11th & 18th July see additional evening services including to and from Ramsey using timetable G<\/p>\n

Next special event: Manx Heritage Transport Festival 2014 \u2013 30th July-3rd August<\/p>\n

More info @ http:\/\/www.gov.im\/publictransport\/Rail\/Electric\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Seaton Tramway<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Current Status: Daily running.<\/p>\n

The Blue timetable is now in operation daily until Friday 11th July. First tram leaves Seaton at 1000 and then every 20 minutes until 1700 with returns from Colyton starting at 1030 until the last departure of the day at 1730.<\/p>\n

More info @ http:\/\/www.tram.co.uk<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Snaefell Mountain Railway<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Current Status: Operating Daily.<\/p>\n

The following services will run over the next few weeks:<\/p>\n

Until Friday 18th July \u2013 Timetable C (half hourly services from 1015-1545)<\/p>\n

Wednesdays 25th June, 9th & 16th July and Fridays 27th June, 11th & 18th July see additional evening services for summit diners only<\/p>\n

More info @ http:\/\/www.gov.im\/publictransport\/Rail\/Snaefell<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Summerlee \u2013 The Museum of Scottish Industrial Life<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Current Status: Open daily<\/p>\n

Opening hours: 1000-1700. One tram is usually in service each day.<\/p>\n

More info @ http:\/\/www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk\/index.aspx?articleid=15877<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

The information provided above is given in good faith and is correct to the best of our knowledge. If you know of any errors please contact us by using the comments section below or by emailing <\/em>gareth@britishtramsonline.co.uk<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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On 22nd June, heritage trams will once again take to the tracks in Blackpool with a shuttle service operating between Starr Gate and North Pier, giving an extremely rare chance to ride on a traditional tram along New South Promenade. One of the trams expected to appear, Pantograph car 167, is pictured at North Pier whilst operating on 24th May. (Photo by Andrew Waddington)<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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