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| In the bus workshop we found this trolleybus undergoing a thorough renovation |
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| Photos of the trolleybus 'before' |
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| Good quality woodwork in place |
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| The new Skoda Evo 1 |
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| Technical details of the Evo 1 |
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| Interior of the Evo 1 |
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| Driver's position in the Evo 1 |
Thursday, September 24, 2015
PRAGUE 140 YEARS EVENT Part 2 -DEPOT DISPLAYS SATURDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 2015
The old and the new. During our visit to the bus depot and works we found this trolleybus undergoing a renovation At the tram depot and works we also found the newest Skoda Evo1 on display.
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
PRAGUE 140th ANNIVERSARY EVENT 20 SEPTEMBER 2015 (part 1)
A very pleasant weekend in Prague to coincide with the Prague tramways 140th Anniversary. The number of trams in the parade was astonishing with some lovely old favourites coming out of the museum for the day, being viewed down by the river, and then parading through the city seemingly without any problems. There are lots of photos, so will serialise them over the next few days.
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| Detail of headlight on 200 |
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| Interior of 200 |
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| Plaque on 200 |
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| Waiting for the horses to arrive |
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| dropside wagon |
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| Very good lining out around the - 'Doug Vernon' number? |
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| Trailer behind 5001 |
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| 6002 - (Tatra T2) towed the dropside wagon with outriders for trolley guarding p;urposes |
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| 351 ready to head the parade |
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| 5001 (Tatra T1) towed a lightweight trailer bogie with outriders guarding the trolley |
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200 - the mayoral private saloon - ready to head the parade       |
LISBON SUNDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 2015 - Luis Vieira
This morning, "Castanhas assadas" at Restauradores. Strange surprise to everyone
Out of season, indeed, but required by this director, who did not forget the Elevador da Glória
Please take note of the building on third picture (Rua Augusta - from Rossio to Praça do Comércio, with the Arch)
Fourth picture shows the reason. May be you would like to try on next visit.
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| Filoming in progress |
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| Filming at the bottom of Gloria |
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| The reason for the filming |
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| New shop to visit for your bacalhau etc |
CRICH 60 EVENT - 19/20 SEPTEMBER 2015 - Hazel Quarmby
Here are some photos I took today at the TMS 60 event. This year is also the 60th anniversary of the Rolls Royce Silver Cloud and Derbyshire Constabulary Male Voice Choir.
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| Rolls Royce Silver Cloud |
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| Southampton 45 with Silver Cloud |
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| Crich 60 celebration cake |
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| Depot line up |
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| Taken from top deck of 869 |
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| 869 |
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| Derby No 1 in the sunshine |
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| Howth 10 see3int the light of day |
Thursday, September 17, 2015
CRICH NEWS 16 SEPTEMBER 2015 - Frank Bagshaw
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| Frank Bagshaw spent an enjoyable day conducting at Crich today (Wed 16th Sept), working on London Transport E class car 1622 with driver Bill Wicks and trainee conductor Simon Mason. The museum was busy today with several coach parties of elderly visitors. Other trams in service were: Sheffield 510 and Leeds 180. Berlin 3006, the Access Tram also made a journey for a wheelchair passenger. |
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Crich Sept 16th. Work is proceeding in the workshop on stripping down LCC1 (Bluebird) as part of a four year restoration project. Seen here alongside Glasgow 22 which has been lifted from its truck and the body paintwork is now receiving attention.
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| Newcastle 102 has been moved the workshop at Crich for an assessment of bodywork and bogies. Seen here on September 16th. (Yippee, about time too! Kath) |
MERSEYSIDE TRAMWAY PRESERVATION SOCIETY LAUNCH DAY 12 SEPTEMBER 2015 - Frank Bagshaw
On Saturday September 12th, The Merseyside Tramway Preservation Society finally launched newly restored Liverpool "Baby Grand" no. 245 into service. One of the first passengers was Brent Higham, treasurer of the Tramcar Sponsorship Organisation who has sent us this photo taken on the launch day.
Monday, September 14, 2015
CRICH CONDUCTING ON FRIDAY 11 SEPTEMBER 2015 - Frank Bagshaw
On Friday Sept 11th I spent an enjoyable day conducting at Crich on Oporto 273. My driver was Mike Crabtree and we had a trainee conductor - Greg. Not too busy but the weather was fine.
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| Oporto 273 at Wakebridge |
Friday, September 11, 2015
NOTTINGHAM'S NEW ROUTES ON THURSDAY 10 SEPTEMBER - Frank Bagshaw and Martin Miller
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Tram 221 crosses the A52 ringroad on the new bridge and approached the Queens Medical Centre. This is claimed to be the first of the new generation UK tramways to serve a major hospital directly.
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Incentro 205 travels round the corner past Beeston church on the approach to the new Beeston bus/tram station.
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Incentro 210 at Clifton Central showing the turnback track for short workings on this route.
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| Toton Lane terminus |
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| This photo by Wilford Lane stop shows the junction with the siding built by this stop. The track faces the outward direction, it is wired for use and currently is a secure store. |
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| Wilford toll bridge from the river Trent
Video of Wilford Lane from Martin Miller
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