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RE: Blackpool Tramways - St Helens Rider - 25/05/2017 20:36
Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours reveal Spring Bank Holiday output
http://www.britishtramsonline.co.uk/news/?p=17457
Credit: British Trams Online.
RE: Blackpool Tramways - St Helens Rider - 30/05/2017 12:21
In Pictures: Blackpool 718 relaunched with a shiny new coat!
http://www.britishtramsonline.co.uk/news/?p=17481
Credit: British Trams Online.
RE: Blackpool Tramways - St Helens Rider - 01/06/2017 09:09
Blackpool puts on another spectacular Bank Holiday show
http://www.britishtramsonline.co.uk/news/?p=17510
Credit: British Trams Online.
RE: Blackpool Tramways - St Helens Rider - 02/06/2017 14:44
726 and (288) Gain Sanctuary at Rigby Road
https://www.tramtalk.co.uk/single-post/2017/05/31/726-and-288-Gain-Sanctuary-at-Rigby-Road
Jubilee 761 Handover
https://www.tramtalk.co.uk/single-post/2017/06/02/Jubilee-761-Handover
Credit: Tramtalk/FHLT Blog.
BTS/BHT seem to be getting most of their trams back. Definitely positive about the Brush cars given the fact this year is their 80th Anniversary.
RE: Blackpool Tramways - St Helens Rider - 03/06/2017 20:41
More on the above.
Two more Blackpool trams to return to Rigby Road
http://www.britishtramsonline.co.uk/news/?p=17531
Credit: British Trams Online.
RE: Blackpool Tramways - St Helens Rider - 07/06/2017 19:36
In Pictures: Brush car 623 returns to Blackpool
http://www.britishtramsonline.co.uk/news/?p=17568
Credit: British Trams Online.
RE: Blackpool Tramways - St Helens Rider - 08/06/2017 18:00
Blackpool cars 625 & 726 return home
http://www.britishtramsonline.co.uk/news/?p=17614
Credit: British Trams Online.
RE: Blackpool Tramways - Squire of the Gate - 15/06/2017 20:38
718 was out on a Private Hire tonight (15/06/17)
RE: Blackpool Tramways - St Helens Rider - 27/06/2017 21:07
Totally Models is a total triumph!
http://www.britishtramsonline.co.uk/news/?p=17774
Credit: British Trams Online.
RE: Blackpool Tramways - St Helens Rider - 06/07/2017 14:02
This is a surprise!
Birkenhead 20 to visit Blackpool!
We are delighted to announce that Birkenhead open top tram no.20 is to shortly to visit Blackpool for a 12 month loan! Tram 20 was built for the Birkenhead Corporation system by local firm Milnes in 1900 and originally ran in its home town for 37 years. Following withdrawal the body of the tram spent many years in use as a shed near the banks of the River Dee until it was rescued for preservation by members of the Merseyside Tramway Preservation Society (MTPS) in 1983. Restoration was completed in Birkenhead in 1999, and since then the immaculate tram has graced the tracks of the Wirral Heritage Tramway – taking to the rails in its home town once more after an absence of over 60 years.
Now, following talks with our very good friends at the MTPS, it has been agreed that no.20 can visit Blackpool for a period of operation. This will allow it to be appreciated by a different audience as it adds to the variety offered by Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours!
Sponsorship for the move from Birkenhead to Blackpool, which is expected to take place later this month, has been provided courtesy of the enthusiast website British Trams Online (http://www.britishtramsonline.co.uk), and the Blackpool Heritage Trust would like to offer sincere thanks for their readiness to support the loan. Huge thanks are also extended to the MTPS for allowing tram 20 to pay us a visit. This will be the first time that a tram from the former Birkenhead Corporation system has ever run in Blackpool, and it will also be the first 'new' visitor here for a number of years. We are sure that this lovely open top tram will prove extremely popular during its time with us!
Watch this space for details of the entry into service of tram 20 in Blackpool!
Credit: Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours Facebook Page.