Work continues on 101, with the new Sunderland destination blinds now fitted and some repairs made in the light boxes. The end bench seats have also been removed to create more leg room and also reduce the weight on the end structure of the tram, which shows some signs of movement and sag and which should sigh with relief at five less bodies on top!

Below: All lit up to show the new blinds…

Below: Before…

Below: … and after, but pending tidying up and replacement of some of the lino floor in this area.

Work will also progress on the spring change and repair of hangers/eye bolts.