In 2017, Birkenhead 20 was loaned to Blackpool and only operated in service on five separate occasions before returning to Birkenhead in 2018. 7 was rebuilt as a replica Vanguard tram in 1987, renumbered back to 619 and is at the Heaton Park Tramway in Manchester. The Standard cars numbered 28, 3343, 4551 and 53 reused those numbers from the Marton Box and Motherwell trams that had been withdrawn. It operated in the San Francisco Historic Trolley Festival in 1983 and 1984. They were numbered 6268. 310 was fitted with illuminated advert panels at the cab ends on the roof. In January 2007, No. The North Pier is 1,000 yards away and there are trams to all the attractions. 49 is enclosed and is in the green and cream livery. They were the first trams in Blackpool to have two bogies each rather than four wheels fixed in place under the bodies. As the Wirral Tramway did not open until 1995, they were loaned to Blackpool for testing and operated in passenger service, with Birkenhead 70 becoming the first foreign-built tram to operate in Blackpool in 1993. This articulated tram was originally known as the Roadliner, but was rebranded as the City Class tram. 441 became No. 4 trams will operate on Coronation Specials between 1600 and 1800 after the parade has finished between Pleasure Beach and Bispham. 1 was built for use in carrying various items around the various depots, as well as for rail grinding and clearing snow with a snowplough. In addition to heritage tours, heritage day tickets can also be used on all Blackpool Transport trams and buses as well as autumn illumination tours. 0 bids. The money was to transport it from nearby Fleetwood. The advert and sales stand were removed in 1984. [18], There are four loops: at Starr Gate (although not generally used during service), opposite the Pleasure Beach, Little Bispham and Fleetwood, as well as links to Rigby Road Depot.[19]. [2] It operated on the Willamette Shore Trolley heritage tramway in Portland between 1995 and 2006 and then returned to the Oregon Electric Railway Museum,[3] where it returned to service in 2017. This 611 prior to being rebuilt as OMO car No. Initially, any towing car could tow any trailer, such as 272 and T9, until standardisation took place where each towing car towed the trailer with the corresponding last digit number, such as 273 and T3. The second to tenth production cars were numbered 228236. 167, Brush Railcoach car No. The 10 trailers were built brand new by Metro-Cammell in 1960, looking almost identical to the towing cars except for the lack of a tower. 726. The design was unique to the Blackpool Tramway, with double staircases fitted at each end to access the upper decks whilst the driving compartments and access to the lower decks were in between the staircases. Read about our approach to external linking. Twenty two of them were scrapped, leaving three examples left. The driver, who was travelling at over three times the speed limit near tram stops of 4mph (6.4km/h), was sentenced to 15 months in prison. In 2011, Cardiff water car 131 arrived in Blackpool for use in scrubbing and preparing the newly laid track on New South Promenade for the start of testing of the Flexity 2 trams. By November 2007, there was no further development. Blackpool North Rail Station is 900 yards away. The Brush Railcoach cars were 20 trams built by Brush in 1937. 749 from 1907, preserved by Beamish Museum, Reel Wagon No. They were originally numbered 1424 and 3841 in the Blackpool and Fleetwood Tramroad fleet, before being renumbered 101115 after purchase by Blackpool Corporation Transport in 1920. [5], Blackpool was the only town in the UK that retained its trams and, between 1962 and 1992, it had the only urban tramway in the UK. All the open topped cars were enclosed during World War II, but 706 has since been restored to an open topped car. In preparation for the 100th anniversary of the Blackpool Tramway in 1985, several trams were loaned to Blackpool, including: Bolton 66 (1981 onwards), Edinburgh 35 (19831988), Sheffield 513 (19841985, 20012011), Glasgow 1297 (19841986), Hill of Howth 10 (19851989), New South Wales, Australia steam tram 47 John Bull (1985) and Manchester 765 (19851988, 20102011). The Trawler (633) was rebuilt from Brush Railcoach car 633 in 2001 and was renumbered 737 in 2008. The Fleetwood Crossbench Rack cars were 16 open-sided trams built between 1898 and 1899 by G.F. Milnes. 612 became No. Light rail transit system in Lancashire, England, Current and historical Blackpool tramway network, Initial launch and expansion (18851910s), 'A' and 'B' fleets only; excludes variable heritage fleet, List of modern tramway and light rail systems in the United Kingdom, List of town tramway systems in the United Kingdom, "Route kilometres open for passenger traffic on light rail and trams and undergrounds by system: Great Britain annual from 1995/96", "Fiftieth anniversary of Sheffield trams", "BBC News What happened to the 10-year transport plan? Bolton 66, owned by the Bolton 66 Tramcar Trust, became the first tram outside of the Blackpool tram fleet to operate in passenger service in Blackpool and it joined the heritage fleet in 2012. WebLit up tram makes its way through the Blackpool Illuminations during the Blackpool Illuminations in Blackpool, north west England on September 4, Tram makes it's way In addition to the various Blackpool Tramway fleet trams that have operated in Blackpool, trams representing other tramways have been added to the fleet, used on loan or stored for other organisations over many years. Standard car No. 1. 625 is privately preserved and currently stored at Rigby Road Depot.

660 was retained for heritage purposes. 752 had been withdrawn and was preserved by the Heaton Park Tramway in 2008, returning to its original number in 2014. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. Blackpool Transport has partnered with TBid and Visit Blackpool for the Kings Coronation Parade on Sunday 7th May 2023! Nine of the rebuilt Balloon cars numbered 700, 707, 709, 711, 713, 718, 719, 720 and 724, were modified, which included widening of the platforms between 2009 and 2012, so that they are compatible with the tram stop platforms and are available for both stage carriage duties, and as additional trams for the heritage service. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. They had Preston McGuire bogies with 4ft 1in (1.24m) wheelbase and 30in (760mm) diameter wheels, British Thomson-Houston B510 motors with hand and rheostatic brakes. 754 (formerly No. Great Savings & Free Delivery / Collection on many items 35mm BLACKPOOL TRAM NEGATIVE BALLOON CAR 707 28-07-74. They were later rebuilt with enclosed upper decks. The small Bold Street Depot in Fleetwood was closed and a loop constructed at Fleetwood Ferry. [25], Blackpool Tramway has the following main operational fleet (as of July 2021):[26], The fleet is divided into three parts as regards Rail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations (RVAR): the 'A' fleet, of 18 Flexity 2 trams, fully compliant with the RVAR; the 'B' fleet, (originally) nine converted double-deck trams that have partial exemption through partial conversion to improve accessibility; and the 'C' fleet, the exempt heritage fleet. In June 2012, 604 returned to service repainted in 1970s green and cream livery with sponsorship from the George Formby Society. [46], There have been several proposals for further extensions of the tramway, most notably along the South Fylde Line (to Lytham St Annes) and the Fleetwood Branch Line (to Poulton-le-Fylde). 170 formed the basis for the illuminated Frigate (renumbered 736) in 1965 and still resembled a Pantograph car from the back end, until it was rebuilt again in 2004, altering its appearance and removing the last remnants of its Pantograph car shape. They ran the main year-round service until they were replaced by the Centenary class trams in the 1980s. Marton and Copse Road Depots closed in 1963 and Bispham Depot in 1966.

5 (formerly Fleetwood Box No. 25) from 1924, Pantograph car No. 5, 10 and 11, were withdrawn in 1993. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. 3 additional stops 31 has been on a long-term loan at the Beamish Museum since 1984. The Blackpool Tramway runs from Blackpool to Fleetwood on the Fylde Coast in Lancashire, England. In 2011, the line voltage was raised to 600V in anticipation of the arrival of the new rolling stock. After Blackpool Corporation sold the depot, it was used as a car showroom. 1 and 2 were built by Starbuck, with 48 seats and a garden seating arrangement on the upper decks. They were named as Toastracks after the tableware item which holds toast. 11 was used as a test car to trial experimental equipment and was scrapped in 2000. The depot was reopened for trams in March 1963 after the closure of Marton depot. The prototype arrived in Blackpool in January 1934. It returned to Blackpool for the 100th and 125th anniversary celebrations in 1985 and 2010, in 1998 for the 100th anniversary of the Blackpool and Fleetwood Tramroad and for a short loan during Summer 2014. In 1976, No. WebBuy Tramway & Light Rail Collectables and get the best deals at the lowest prices on eBay! 624, then No. No. Nos. 680, was withdrawn in 2008. "Museum News", five-page article about OERHS and its museum in Glenwood. 623 in Mystique show advert livery, Double-decker Jubilee class tram (Promenade), Open-topped Balloon tram No. After being withdrawn from passenger service, Nos. No. The fleet was further reduced in the 1970s.

Rack car No. The land where it had been kept will be used for a different purpose so the tram could not stay there. [30][31] They entered service on 4 March 2018.[32]. 616 was the first to be rebuilt as an OMO car in 1972, becoming No. 3, No. 611 returned to Blackpool in 2018, now in a silver livery, for storage purposes only, with plans for it to eventually operate on a test tramway in Preston. Blackpool Borough Council transferred the operation of the tramway and buses to Blackpool Transport Services Limited in 1986. 40, Standard car No. 5 (formerly English Electric Railcoach No. [11] In January 2007, the City Class 611 prototype "supertram" was being tested on the tramway when it caught fire as it approached Central Pier, causing extensive damage. English Electric Railcoach car No. WebCoronation at fleetwood.jpg 2,400 1,600; 369 KB.

However, due to cost cutting only seven were built for Blackpool Transport, with GEC's 648 later joining the fleet. 611 caught fire whilst being tested, causing extensive damage. Nos. In 1996, No.

Nos. Between 1972 and 1976, the 11 remaining English Electric Railcoaches in their original form, Nos. 147 is enclosed and is in the green and cream livery. They were numbered 1526 and 5461. They were renumbered 761 and 762 respectively. 126, earlier No. As well as having two trolley poles, one fitted at each end, it was fitted with a diesel generator which allows it to operate on the tramway whenever the electricity supply is turned off. In 1928, the Railgrinder No. 129 (originally No. It was named "George Formby OBE" and renumbered back to its original pre-1968 fleet number as 230. On 24 November 2021 a pedestrian was in a collision with a tram in Fleetwood Road just south of the Anchorsholme Lane stop, later dying from his injuries. They were numbered 4253. It was used only by the last two trams to Fleetwood in the evening and the first two trams in the morning. The inauguration was presided over by Holroyd Smith, the inventor of the system and Alderman Harwood, the Mayor of Manchester. The same tram had derailed on 30 May 2006 at Starr Gate loop during previous trials. 304 (later 641) and 663 were preserved by the Fylde Transport Trust (FTT). They are double-deck and have a capacity of 78 passengers, with 32 seats on the lower deck and 46 on the upper. Blackpool's famous tramway will need assistance to get back up and running. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Tickets will be available from Wednesday 5th April so you can be part of this historic occasion! 40 (114) is preserved by the National Tramway Museum in Crich. There will also be an open top bus to travel alongside the parade, providing the perfect view for the entire journey! The depot at Starr Gate houses the Flexity 2 fleet. No. With the Bombardier Flexity 2 tramcars operating the main day to day services from 2012, the Twin Set cars were withdrawn at the end of 2011. The Dreadnought cars were 20 trams built between 1898 and 1902 by G.F. Milnes. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. A campaign by the local newspaper, the Blackpool Gazette in 2006 to get The Western Train back on track,[27] resulted in a 278,000 Heritage Lottery Fund grant to restore the two tramcars in the Western Train set which first ran in 1962. 264 and 618 (220221, 224, 264271 and 282283) rebuilt as the One-Man Operated (OMO) cars in the 1970s. Various trams have since had adverts applied on the cab-ends and sides upon their liveries. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. They first appeared in a green, teak and white livery. [1] It carried 4.8 million passengers in 2019/20.[2]. The remnants of Glasgow 1016 also arrived in Blackpool in 2016, having been acquired by the Blackpool Heritage Trust and it will be restored to original open top double-deck condition as Paisley 16 or Glasgow 1016. 623 went on loan to the Blackpool Tramway for the 80th anniversary of the Brush Railcoach cars. They were numbered 167176. [1] It is operated by Blackpool Transport (BT) and is the last surviving first-generation tramway in the United Kingdom. The line dates back to 1885 and is one of the oldest electric tramways in the world. All of the other passenger trams which were reused as works cars were scrapped. The Government's decision meant that the entire tramway was upgraded and 16 Bombardier Flexity 2 trams replaced the fleet in 2012.[14]. Taking place on Sunday 7 th The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". ", "Blackpool tram route: Starr GateFleetwood", "Tram Sunday celebrates 21st Anniversary", "Flexity 017 makes its journey to Blackpool! No. [21][22] Both cars carried many colourful advertising liveries throughout their lives and both still carry one in preservation; 762 carries a bright scheme advertising an attraction at Blackpool's Pleasure Beach theme park. Apart from No. 31) from 1934 to 1984 and No. During December 2013, 680 was transferred to Beamish Museum for an operational loan deal and entered service there. 615 became No. They were built by East Lancashire Coachbuilders from 1984 to 1988. International Tramways and Light Railways Exhibition, This page was last edited on 31 March 2023, at 21:11. Copse Road Depot was built in 1897 by the Blackpool & Fleetwood Tramroad Company with six tracks, capable of housing 18 trams. This programme showed the original 13. It is operational in Blackpool. The tram was facing eviction from its old home and 2,500 was needed to move it to Blackpool's Tramtown Museum. Blackpools Tramtown Museum is bidding to save a piece of television history by offering a new home for the tram which knocked down and killed Coronation After withdrawal, No. They were also used exclusively on the Marton route of the tramway. [22] A last-minute appeal for help resulted in the festival being saved. 132, earlier No. In September 2015, 675+685 were reactivated and repainted into 1970s green and cream with an orange pantograph tower for 675. It has since returned to Rigby Road Depot for storage and eventual restoration as an operational tram within the heritage fleet. 176, in 1929. In 2012, 672+682 were reactivated and renumbered back to their original pre-1968 numbers as 272 and T2 and were repainted into original 1960s cream livery. No. 940 and No. Both cars are preserved; 761 by the Blackpool Heritage Trust and 762 by the National Tramway Museum in Crich. In 2010, Oporto, Portugal 273 and Liverpool 762 were loaned to Blackpool for the 125th anniversary of the Blackpool Tramway, with both trams leaving Blackpool in the same year after the celebrations. In 1975, No. 648 however was overhauled with its original shape left intact. They were originally numbered 225236, with eight surviving cars being renumbered 600607 in 1968. 12) from 1937 to 1942, Fleetwood Crossbench car No. Tram 663 has been moved to Heywood for a bogie overhaul and rewire as the first phase of a privately funded restoration to full working order as part of our Heritage fleet in Blackpool. In 2002, a third road-rail vehicle built by Mercedes-Benz was acquired and numbered 939. 631, was retained by Blackpool Transport for the heritage fleet and was restored to its 1950s condition, but retained some features of its 1990s rebuild.

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