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RE: Blackpool Tramways - St Helens Rider - 18/08/2017 17:48
Trolley troubles and air show delays in Blackpool
http://www.britishtramsonline.co.uk/news/?p=18280
Slight type - date of incidents should read 12th August.
Ghostly goings-on in Blackpool!
http://www.britishtramsonline.co.uk/news/?p=18286
Both credit: British Trams Online.
RE: Blackpool Tramways - St Helens Rider - 19/08/2017 19:08
Lightning causes Blackpool Tramway suspension
http://www.britishtramsonline.co.uk/news/?p=18294
Centenary car 641 helps its sisters
http://www.britishtramsonline.co.uk/news/?p=18310
Credit: British Trams Online.
RE: Blackpool Tramways - St Helens Rider - 22/08/2017 13:38
Brush car 630 to visit Blackpool for 'Brush 80'!
Crich Tramway Village, home of the National Tramway Museum is to loan it’s Blackpool ‘Railcoach’ 630 to Blackpool Transport for their 80th Anniversary of the ‘Brush Railcoach trams’ taking place on 23rd and 24th September 2017.
The loan to Blackpool Transport will see all the currently operational ‘Brush’ tramcars in one place for their Anniversary, and it will remain in Blackpool over the winter. The extended stay will help give Crich Tramway Village extra space to move their trams around, while they embark on an ambitious Depot Refurbishment project, which will see improvements to the current buildings in which to store their Designated Tramcar Collection.
Since its introduction in 1937, Blackpool 630 tramcar has undergone a radical transformation since it was ordered from Brush & Co. of Loughborough, following the closure of the adjoining Lytham St. Annes tramway in 1937.
Originally the inside of the Brush tramcars were considered to be the most luxurious trams ever built for British Tramways, with cushioned seating, heaters, clock and ‘alhambrinal’ ceiling panels housing ornate concealed lighting.
However, most of the ‘Railcoaches’ were modified over time, altering their external appearance and resulting in a more utilitarian and bus-like interior.
Number 630 continued in service until 2011, when it was withdrawn and repainted by Blackpool Transport Services in an authentic green and cream livery, before being transferred and becoming part of the operational fleet at The National Tramway Museum in Crich.
Curator at Crich Tramway Village, Laura Waters, said: “We are really pleased to be working with Blackpool Transport again and to have 630 as part of the 80th Anniversary of the Brush Railcoaches. We are very grateful to Blackpool Transport for helping with the extended loan through to 2018, as it will give us more flexibility with moving the tramcar collection around this winter, as we carry out the refurbishment work on the depots.”
James Millington, Blackpool Transport's Heritage Fleet Manager, said: “Thanks are due to the team at Crich for their generosity and willingness to allow tram 630 to revisit its old home town for its 80th birthday. 630 represents an important phase in the development of the type, and as well as use on Heritage tours it will play an integral role in our 'Brush 80' celebrations on 23/24 September.”
Credit: Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours Facebook Page
RE: Blackpool Tramways - St Helens Rider - 22/08/2017 20:56
630 to join in with Blackpool’s Brush car birthday party!
http://www.britishtramsonline.co.uk/news/?p=18337
Credit: British Trams Online.
RE: Blackpool Tramways - St Helens Rider - 25/08/2017 17:29
Blackpool prepares for a ‘different’ Bank Holiday
http://www.britishtramsonline.co.uk/news/?p=18370
Credit: British Trams Online.
RE: Blackpool Tramways - St Helens Rider - 30/08/2017 19:54
713 and the faceless woman!
http://www.britishtramsonline.co.uk/news/?p=18420
Credit: British Trams Online.
Reminds me of some of Saints branded vehicles in St Helens which have at times in the past had headless rugby players on the side!
RE: Blackpool Tramways - St Helens Rider - 12/09/2017 13:33
The Trawler sails again!
http://www.britishtramsonline.co.uk/news/?p=18559
Centenary car 641 – a work of art?
http://www.britishtramsonline.co.uk/news/?p=18565
Credit: British Trams Online.
RE: Blackpool Tramways - St Helens Rider - 14/09/2017 18:48
22nd September is ‘Brush car Friday’
http://www.britishtramsonline.co.uk/news/?p=18599
Credit: British Trams Online.
RE: Blackpool Tramways - St Helens Rider - 18/09/2017 17:38
In Pictures: Brush 630 heads off to Blackpool
http://www.britishtramsonline.co.uk/news/?p=18624
Credit: British Trams Online.
RE: Blackpool Tramways - St Helens Rider - 19/09/2017 14:07
Final preparations for Brush car birthday celebrations
http://www.britishtramsonline.co.uk/news/?p=18676
Credit: British Trams Online.