News is filtering from Blackpool that 513 will be running at the Lancastrian Transport Trust’s ‘Totally Transport’ event in Blackpool next Sunday. As a reminder of this superb tram, on long term loan from Beamish to Blackpool, here are two excellent photographs from Jason Cross, taken in 2007 during an enthusiast trip using the car.
It is likely that given the changes at Blackpool, which will reduce the heritage fleet considerably, 513 will have to depart the seaside town. We are looking at options as it is still regarded as too modern for Beamish at this time. But never say never and there are some exciting possibilities for 513 in the future…