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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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)…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
3rd August 2011 It has been stiflingly hot these last few days, but the Museum has been busy and the car parks full – all…
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…
28th July 2011 Below: The chip van was in attendance today for the opening of a new exhibition of Norman Cornish’s paintings at the Northumbria…
26th July 2011 Here is a selection of views showing the nearly-completed Friends project to rebuild (completely reconstruct) the ex Northern SOS bus. It has…
26th July 2011 Latest from Dave Young’s workshop… Below: A shiny new numberplate! The pattern for this was produced by Graham Redfern and cast locally….
26th July 2011 Below: A trio of pictures taken in the gloom last night showing work being undertaken on the sidings known as the ‘Colliery…
26th July 2011 As with the Great North Steam Fair, a flickr page dedicated to exhibits expected to attend the September 1 – 4th Power…
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