Blackpool Trams

wembley86 · April 25, 2015, 02:11:02 PM

I would love to see 272-T2 used on the metro line to mark the opening of new extension.

danny · April 25, 2015, 03:41:29 PM

Methinks the hi electric poll thing would not fit under several bridges on route and the black lake tunnel

Stuharris 6360 · April 25, 2015, 05:31:05 PM

Quote from: wembley86 on April 25, 2015, 02:11:02 PM
I would love to see 272-T2 used on the metro line to mark the opening of new extension.

Would be good to see, but wouldn't fit on the Metro.

Twin cars were always one of my favourite in Blackpool.

Solo1 · April 25, 2015, 08:47:21 PM

What about 167 I think that would fit

Stuharris 6360 · April 25, 2015, 09:12:33 PM

Quote from: Solo1 on April 25, 2015, 08:47:21 PM
What about 167 I think that would fit

That would be nice Pantograph 167 or even Box 40.

Stuharris 6360 · April 25, 2015, 09:21:57 PM

@Tony @Winston

Could this thread be moved to General Discussion, would be nice to have somewhere to discuss Blackpool Trams in the future!

wembley86 · April 27, 2015, 07:02:28 PM

Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on April 25, 2015, 05:31:05 PM
Would be good to see, but wouldn't fit on the Metro.

Twin cars were always one of my favourite in Blackpool.

why would't it fit, width should be the same as metro or is the height the problem

Stuharris 6360 · April 27, 2015, 07:13:49 PM

Quote from: wembley86 on April 27, 2015, 07:02:28 PM
why would't it fit, width should be the same as metro or is the height the problem

To me it would be the height, plus maybe the voltage.

Don't know what voltage the Metro operates on?

wembley86 · April 27, 2015, 07:32:32 PM

Midland Metro 750 V
Blackpool 600 v

Rob H · May 03, 2015, 05:21:34 PM

Balloon 715 is now back in action

Stuharris 6360 · May 03, 2015, 07:04:27 PM

Blackpool Tramway will close between Central Pier and North Pier from Tuesday 05 May until Saturday 09 May with Trams operating between Starr Gate and Manchester Square and North Pier and Fleetwood.

This is to allow a film to be made centred on Blackpool Tower.

There is also a liklihood of further disruption the following week.

Further details at

http://www.blackpooltransport.com/news/view/tramway-closure-for-filming-on-the-promenade.-from-wednesday-6th-may-until

and

http://www.britishtramsonline.co.uk/news/?p=11039

Rob H · August 22, 2015, 07:19:33 PM

Green and Cream Balloons 715 and 717 are operating todays Heritage Tours

Stuharris 6360 · August 23, 2015, 09:15:26 PM

Quote from: Rob2832 on August 22, 2015, 07:19:33 PM
Green and Cream Balloons 715 and 717 are operating todays Heritage Tours

Yes 715 has returned to service this year after a number of years out of traffic.

Hoping to catch it when i am in Blackpool at the end of October.

Rob H · August 24, 2015, 01:43:30 PM

@Stuharris 6360 - 715 returned to service earlier this year. :)

Bolton 66 & Balloon 706 'Princess Alice' are operating todays Heritage Tram Tours.

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Other News

Railcoach 680 has returned to Blackpool (as a visitor) for the 130th Anniversary Celebrations Weekend on 26th & 27th September.

They will launch the 130th Celebrations with Twin Car 675+685 which will return to Service on the Saturday of the Anniversary Weekend.

Stuharris 6360 · August 24, 2015, 05:52:11 PM

Quote from: Rob2832 on August 24, 2015, 01:43:30 PM
@Stuharris 6360 - 715 returned to service earlier this year. :)

Bolton 66 & Balloon 706 'Princess Alice' are operating todays Heritage Tram Tours.

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Other News

Railcoach 680 has returned to Blackpool (as a visitor) for the 130th Anniversary Celebrations Weekend on 26th & 27th September.

They will launch the 130th Celebrations with Twin Car 675+685 which will return to Service on the Saturday of the Anniversary Weekend.

What livery is 680 in now?

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