Trams, those wonderful bone shakers that we hold dear in our hearts. As you know, the Tram served all our cities well year after year. That is until the powers that be decided that they were costly and outdated and they disappeared from our streets.
Lo and behold they are now,once again a popular mode of public transport in our cities.
Lo and behold they are now,once again a popular mode of public transport in our cities.
Heaton Park Tramway
The Heaton Park Tramway is located in Manchester in one of the largest parks in Europe.The park also has a number of other attractions such as a boating lake, farm centre, pitch and putt, football pitches, golf course,bowling greens and kids play areas. Heaton Park occasionally also stages concerts, So its not surprising that it can be a busy place.
The Tramway boast a fine collection of trams including Manchester 765,Blackpool 623 and Stockport No.5 The original double track runs from the Middleton Road entrance to The Tramway Museum then runs single track towards the new terminal point at the Boating Lake.
The Tramway boast a fine collection of trams including Manchester 765,Blackpool 623 and Stockport No.5 The original double track runs from the Middleton Road entrance to The Tramway Museum then runs single track towards the new terminal point at the Boating Lake.
Crich Tramway Village
The Crich Tramway Village is the home of The National Tramway Museum. Lovingly restored vintage trams travel through a period street and on into the beautiful Derbyshire countryside.
Step back in time to a more leisurely time, paying your Penny to the conductor for a journey on a tram. At the end of your journey why not spend a little time and relax in The Red Lion Pub.
There is a number of Special Events throughout the year that makes the Tramway Village a must for enthusiasts.
Step back in time to a more leisurely time, paying your Penny to the conductor for a journey on a tram. At the end of your journey why not spend a little time and relax in The Red Lion Pub.
There is a number of Special Events throughout the year that makes the Tramway Village a must for enthusiasts.
The Wirral Bus & Tram Show
Birkenhead is the home of The Merseyside Tramway Preservation Society. The society operate their Trams as the Birkenhead Heritage Tramway from their Taylor Street Depot to The Woodside Ferry Terminal.
The Tramway operates at weekends throughout the year. In addition to that there is a number of events such as The Annual Bus and Tram Show.
Beamish Living Museum
The Beamish Living Museum is located in County Durham in the North East of England.
It is a living, working museum transporting you back to Victorian and Edwardian times. See how life was lived as you stroll around the Town or take a tram and pay a visit to the Pit Village.
All the buildings at Beamish have been brought from all over the region and rebuilt to give you a real sense of history.
Beamish has a number of events throughout the year to suit all tastes such as The Great North Festival of Transport, The Great North Festival of Agriculture and The Our Friends Electric event.
A fantastic place with so much to do and see. Well worth a visit.
It is a living, working museum transporting you back to Victorian and Edwardian times. See how life was lived as you stroll around the Town or take a tram and pay a visit to the Pit Village.
All the buildings at Beamish have been brought from all over the region and rebuilt to give you a real sense of history.
Beamish has a number of events throughout the year to suit all tastes such as The Great North Festival of Transport, The Great North Festival of Agriculture and The Our Friends Electric event.
A fantastic place with so much to do and see. Well worth a visit.
Blackpool
Blackpool, What can be said about Blackpool that hasn't been said before. Blackpool is well known as a great seaside resort with entertainment to suit every taste. It is equally well known for its Heritage Tram fleet. Although services now operate with a brand new fleet of trams a fine selection of Heritage trams cam be found in service alongside the Flexity trams most weekends throughout the season. There are regular ' Gold ' Weekends with six Heritage Trams in service each day.
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Fleetwood Festival Of Transport (Tram Sunday)
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Fleetwood Festival of Transport, Better known as Tram Sunday is a great day out for all the family. Classic vehicles are on display throughout Fleetwood. Live bands and street performers entertain you as you have a walk about the town. There is something for all the family.
Blackpool Heritage Trams run Heritage Trams alongside the regular Modern Trams, So you never wait long for a tram. Just as well as it's the largest event of its kind so it does get very busy. |