Various tram depot goings on...

Various tram depot goings on…

29th August 2011 Below: Two photographs of Blackpool 31 carrying the ‘Circular Tour’ boards made for it by the Friends and which it will wear…

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101 - lining applied

101 – lining applied

28th August 2011 Below: Work continues into the small hours to ensure 101 makes its best impression at PftP this coming week! Repairs to two…

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Stainmore 150 1861-2011

Stainmore 150 1861-2011

27th August 2011 This bank holiday sees the Stainmore Railway Company mark the 150th anniversary of the Stainmore line with a series of events at…

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Blackpool 11 further testing

Blackpool 11 further testing

24th August 2011 Here are some photos of 11 on test in the late evening sunshine…

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Lewin latest - w/c 22nd August 2011

Lewin latest – w/c 22nd August 2011

24th August 2011 Below: Lewin’s sandboxes were delivered to Vince Allen’s workshops in readiness for the next phase in the assembly of the locomotive. Below:…

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Not lighter than air!

Not lighter than air!

25th August 2011 Despite being called Balloons, this class of tramcar is certainly not light! Brian, Tom and Peter have been slogging away to change…

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Horse drawn attractions

Horse drawn attractions

24th August 2011 In preparation for the Power from the Past event a number of featuring horse drawn exhibits have been under test… Below: The…

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703 meets 11

703 meets 11

24th August 2011 Peter Barlow took these photos yesterday of a happy moment for two Blackpool trams far away from home! Below: Here they are…

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Not to forget 101...

Not to forget 101…

23rd August 2011 Work continues on 101, with the new Sunderland destination blinds now fitted and some repairs made in the light boxes. The end…

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Vambac on test

Vambac on test

23rd August 2011 Well, after a hard days work by the EATM and BTG volunteers, Blackpool 11 was tested around the depot before making its…

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More exhibits for PftP arrive: Glasgow Horse Bus

More exhibits for PftP arrive: Glasgow Horse Bus

23rd August 2011 An exciting and previously unannounced attraction for PftP is this Glasgow three abreast horse bus, which has been loaned for the event….

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Another Blackpool Tramway Survivor at Beamish...

Another Blackpool Tramway Survivor at Beamish…

23rd August 2011 It may be of interest to those planning to visit us to see the trio of Blackpool trams (11, 31 and 703/101)…

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Newcastle Trolleybuses Reunited!

Newcastle Trolleybuses Reunited!

23rd August 2011 These are exciting times for electric vehicles! Our Newcastle trolleybus No.501 has made a temporary (6 month) move to the East Anglian…

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Blackpool 11 runs at Beamish!

Blackpool 11 runs at Beamish!

23rd August 2011 Blackpool 11 has made its first moves at Beamish as it undertakes test moves around the depot yard. A number of adjustments…

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Blackpool 11 arrives!

Blackpool 11 arrives!

23rd August 2011 Below: Here are some views of Blackpool Vambac 11 arriving at Beamish yesterday morning followed by unloading and placing in the depot…

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Hodbarrow Side Tipper progress

Hodbarrow Side Tipper progress

16th August 2011 Such is the pace of activity here that it has been a while since I posted an update regarding the side tipping…

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Future visiting trams

Future visiting trams

16th August 2011 Blog followers may have read elsewhere that we are in early stage talks with our colleagues at Taylor Street in Birkenhead regarding…

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Balloon latest...

Balloon latest…

15th August 2011 Well, after initial tests, an inspection over the pit and movements in the depot area, there was sufficient confidence to take 101…

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First Balloon to run in preservation!!!

First Balloon to run in preservation!!!

15th August 2011 Well, it has been an interesting day for the tramway! Over the weekend 196 failed with motor brush problems, something that can…

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Colliery Trackwork Progress

Colliery Trackwork Progress

12th August 2011 The relaying of sidings in the Colliery Exchange area (behind Francis Street) is progressing, though the present relentless rain has hampered progress….

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Ram pump's first run

Ram pump’s first run

9th August 2011 This morning the restored ram pump was given its first run ‘in anger’ using the Steam Mule for power. A few adjustments…

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General News Roundup

General News Roundup

5th August 2011 Lots happening but not many images to show this week… Below: A nice passing of open top trams, both painted by Phil…

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How to paint a tram in five minutes...!!!

How to paint a tram in five minutes…!!!

3rd August 2011 Andy Martin has produced a superb video, available via the link below, showing Newcastle Tram 114’s transformation this spring. It is based…

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General News Roundup

General News Roundup

3rd August 2011 It has been stiflingly hot these last few days, but the Museum has been busy and the car parks full – all…

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Dunrobin Developments 5

Dunrobin Developments 5

1st August 2011 Duncan Ballard has sent through latest photos of the dismantling of Dunrobin’s boiler for closer examination… Below: Drilling out the stays, a…

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