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| 147 Approaching the depot stop |
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| 147 at Pockerley Stop |
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| 147 outside the Bank |
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| 147 side of Fairground |
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| 158 at Beamish |
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| 16 and 147 |
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| 26 and 264 |
Tuesday, March 08, 2016
BEAMISH ON 5/6 MARCH 2016 - Keith Chadbourne
Keith visited Beamish this weekend to help with Bob Wardle's 0 gauge tram layout and managed to get outside to take a few photos.
Sunday, February 28, 2016
SHEFFIELD ON THURSDAY 25 FEBRUARY 2016
I paid a visit to Sheffield to meet up with relations for lunch and took a few shots on a lovely sunny, cold day.
The first 4 are taken at the Railway station stop. The rest are all outside the Cathedral.
The first 4 are taken at the Railway station stop. The rest are all outside the Cathedral.
Thursday, February 25, 2016
CRICH WORKSHOP PROGRESS 247 February 2016 - Frank Bagshaw
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| Finally in the Crich workshop, Blackpool 40 and in the foreground one of LCC 1's bogies. |
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| Other trams being prepared for the 2016 season in the workshop. |
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| Work continues on Glasgow 22. Feb 24th. |
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
SHEFFIELD TRAMTRAIN PROGRESS REPORT - Martin Miller
I had a trip to Sheffield yesterday to see if there were any signs of progress with the new track for the tram train project. The turn off will be at the end of the bridge shown in the foreground but this is as close as I could get. It looked as thought the track bed was well under way. Lke Frank Bagshaw I peered into the depot yard to see the first tram train vehicle which has started night time testing.
A couple of videos from the day are below:-
Monday, February 15, 2016
NET SHORTWORKINGS DUE TO TRACKWORK ON 13/14 FEBRUARY 2016 - Frank Bagshaw
Nottingham Express Transit trackworks this weekend included the relaying of the outer curve at the top of Victoria Street and Middle Hill, near the Lace Market tram stop. Trams ran to either Old Market Square or Nottingham train station with a bus connection between. Frank Bagshaw visited the site and photographed trams doing short workings - and rode the crossover in Old Market Square.
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A Citadis tram leaves Market Street showing the not normally seen destination: "Old Market Square"
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| Here is Citadis tram 235 bound for Hucknall using the crossover. |
Sunday, February 14, 2016
MILAN PIZZA TRAM AT CHRISTMAS 2016
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| Milan Peter Witt 1817 in its Christmas Light manifestation as an advertisement for Spontini Pizzas - a Milan institution. I know it's late but we didn't manage to catch the tram for a photo and this is from their website By the way the pizzas are unique and absolutely delicious www.pizzeriaspontini.it |
Sunday, February 07, 2016
MODERN TRAMWAY MAGAZINES FOR SALE
I have all Richard's collection of MT catalogued and offer the following for sale to best offer (postage would be £3.00 2nd class, which would cover up 2 batches of 1 years issues posted together). If you are interested, please contact me on email: RichardandKath@gmail.com.
These are all in good condition and are complete years unless otherwise stated -
1962, 1963, 1964 January missing, 1965, 1966, 1967 October missing, 1968, 1969
1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 19765, 1976, 1977, 1978 March missing, 1979
1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989
1990, 1991
I also have the following 1950's issues, but would like £5 each for these -
May 1950 No 149, May 1951 No 161, December, November, October 1952 Nos. 178-180
1953 November and Ocrober Nos. 190 and 191, 1953 October to January inclusive No's. 181-190
June 1954 No. 198, 1957 June and July No's. 234-5, 1958 September/August and February/January No's. 248/9 and 241/2, 1959 November May, April February No's. 263, 257, 256, 254
1960 No 272 celebrating 100 years of street tramways
All the 1950's editions are in good condition with some fading to covers and small creases to edges.
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LIGHT RAIL AND MODERN TRAMWAY 1992-1999 COMPLETE
TRAMWAYS AND URBAN TRANSIT 2000-2010 COMPLETE, 2011 issues JAN, FEB, APR, MAY, JUN, JUL, OCT.
As these are heavy magazines could only post one year's issues at a time.
SPECIAL ISSUES - 1. Re Newcastle-on-Tyne opening of new Haymarket station 2010
- 2, Re Metrolink on the Move re Manchester Expansions
I also have copies of Buses Magazine and Strassenbahn Nahverkehr Magazin which are yet to be catalogued.
These are all in good condition and are complete years unless otherwise stated -
1962, 1963, 1964 January missing, 1965, 1966, 1967 October missing, 1968, 1969
1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 19765, 1976, 1977, 1978 March missing, 1979
1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989
1990, 1991
I also have the following 1950's issues, but would like £5 each for these -
May 1950 No 149, May 1951 No 161, December, November, October 1952 Nos. 178-180
1953 November and Ocrober Nos. 190 and 191, 1953 October to January inclusive No's. 181-190
June 1954 No. 198, 1957 June and July No's. 234-5, 1958 September/August and February/January No's. 248/9 and 241/2, 1959 November May, April February No's. 263, 257, 256, 254
1960 No 272 celebrating 100 years of street tramways
All the 1950's editions are in good condition with some fading to covers and small creases to edges.
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LIGHT RAIL AND MODERN TRAMWAY 1992-1999 COMPLETE
TRAMWAYS AND URBAN TRANSIT 2000-2010 COMPLETE, 2011 issues JAN, FEB, APR, MAY, JUN, JUL, OCT.
As these are heavy magazines could only post one year's issues at a time.
SPECIAL ISSUES - 1. Re Newcastle-on-Tyne opening of new Haymarket station 2010
- 2, Re Metrolink on the Move re Manchester Expansions
I also have copies of Buses Magazine and Strassenbahn Nahverkehr Magazin which are yet to be catalogued.
BIRMINGHAM BULL STREET ON FRIDAY 5 FEBRUARY 2016 - Frank Bagshaw
Frank Bagshaw was in Birmingham on Friday. Here is tram 33 at the Bull Street terminus.
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| No 33 at Bull Street stop |
Sunday, January 31, 2016
LC C NO1 AT CRICH ON 29 JANUARY 2016 - Frank Bagshaw
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| Careful rubbing down has revealed the LCC coat of arms on the side bodywork. |
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| The deconstruction of LCC 1 continues at Crich. The roof will shortly be removed and the body structure will be sent away for repanelling.. |
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| The original no. 1 has been revealed on the south end dash |
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
BARCELONA TRAMWAY AND METRO - Saturday/Sunday 23/24 January 2016
Unfortunately the Sunday was cut short by illness so we had only a brief view of the tramway in the city and the metro.
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| Line 7 metro terminus at Catalunya |
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| Challenge for the graffiti artists?! |
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| Trams on route T4 at Vila Olimpica |
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| At Salva de Mar |
BARCELONA TIBIDABO TRAMWAY - Saturday 23 January 2016
A flying visit to Barcelona enabled us to visit the wonderful Tibidabo line on a nice bright day.
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| No 6 approaching the bottom terminus |
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| 6 at the terminus top of the hill |
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| No 6 setting off on the return journey |
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| Timetable and prices for this time of year |
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| Interior |
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| Renovation plate |
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| No 6 rounding the top of the hill |
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| No's 6 and 7 passing on the corner at the top of the hill |
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| No 7 on the way down negotiating bus and cyclists |
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| Greenery on the way down |
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| No 6 under the trees |
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| Depot view showing No's 5 and 8 |
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| No 7 starting on the way back to the top of the hill |
ISLE OF MAN HORSE TRAMWAY SAD NEWS - Friday 22 January 2016
News from Manx Radio
End of the line for the horse trams
Service no longer financially viable says council
The horse tram service is to be scrapped.
Douglas Council says its discontinuing the service because of the increased financial burden on ratepayers.
The council says the decision was taken "with very great regret" at a special meeting held last night (Thurs)
The decision follows a proposal by the Council to amalgamate the Tramway Terrace stables site with the tramway hub at the Strathallan site at an estimated cost of £2.9 million. Last month it was decided that this scheme wasn't financially viable.
The horse trams have been running at a loss of over £260,000, with added loan charges leading to an impact on rates of over £420,000 yearly.
Council leader David Christian says whilst recognising the tram's long history, to continue their operation would place an unacceptable burden on the ratepayer for the foreseeable future.
The council says the tram horses will be relocated to good homes and the rolling stock will be offered to transport museums, whilst the Tramway Terrace, stable site and Strathallan will be sold.
Late news -
It has been announced that there will be a meeting on Wednesday 27 January to discuss the horse tramway, but at the present moment the trams will not return for 2016 summer season.
Sunday, January 17, 2016
BRISTOL ELECTRIC RAIL BUS 1997 - Martin Miller
I have had a couple of tapes converted to digital and amongst the content was some footage of the Bristol Electric Railbus that was trialled on the Bristol Harbour Railway for two years before the funds ran out. You may just glimpse David Baker driving on one of the shots taken in 1997.
Thursday, January 14, 2016
JOHN SHAWCROSS MODEL COLLECTION FOR SALE
"I have been asked by Christine Shawcross to inform any interested parties that there is a list of model trams,trolley buses,buses and railway locomotives that are on sale from John's model collection available by e mail only from: John Huddlestone -huddlestoneja8@hotmail.com ".
I know this is an extensive collection which has taken somem time to catalogue. Please only use the email address given, thanks.
I know this is an extensive collection which has taken somem time to catalogue. Please only use the email address given, thanks.
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