This weekend – Blackpool Trams in action!
Just a reminder to fans of Blackpool trams that this weekend sees our whole service operated by the current ex Blackpool residents – 31, 167, 280 and 703 (Sunderland 101). Lately we have operated a minimum two or three tram service at weekends, and staff allowing, we will increase this to four this weekend. Otherwise the trams will be rotated – assuming we don’t have heavy rain to keep 31 indoors! 31 has been in service today, enjoying quite a spring-like day at the Museum.
Here are the four trams in question – I haven’t yet caught 167 in the sunshine for a photograph!
Good to hear 101 may become a perminent resident at Beamish This car has many original features but would be improved by reverting back to twin destination display. Blackpool and Sunderland cars of this type had twin destination displays. I recall reading somwhere the panel housing the single display can be removed and the twin apertures exposed beneath, so it might not be to difficult a job .
Hi Bob – see earlier posts on the purchase of 101 and plans to eventually recreate the split destination features – the framework for which does survive beneath the later additions. Best wishes, Paul