Well, it’s here! The Blackpool Boat No.233 (currently 605) arrived early this morning having been loaded and travelled as far as North Yorkshire yesterday. As usual Scotts did an excellent job and the tram was safely unloaded before the start of services this morning. Andy Martin took some ‘official’ photos this morning, seen below. Since then the tram has been washed by trustees from the owning Lancastrian Transport Trust and will shortly be placed inside the depot. Initial work will centre on dismantling the trolley tower which will be full restored before being replaced on the tram. Meanwhile, using our commissioning process, a scheme for the required works will be drawn up. It is now thought that a full repaint may be possible before an Easter debut – as ever, watch this space!

Below: A sequence of photos showing 605 arriving.

Below: After unloading on Road 3, the Boat was shunted (with Leeds 6) onto Road 4 for cleaning and inspection.