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Read John's blog below to find out his thoughts on all things Blackpool transport and anything else which catches his eye...
Social Distancing - June 2020
Talbot Square has gained an impressive new structure to replace the lost Yates Wine Lodge anchor building. Nearing completion is a hotel...
John Woodman
May 31, 2020
Built in Britain
Combination of the UK's removing its policies and laws from oversight of the European Union (legally on 31 December 2020) and resonating...
John Woodman
May 29, 2020
Fleetwood - Preston - When - How ?
Amid today's media interviews on recent the private journeys of the Prime Minister's Senior Advisor - an obviously strained Grant Shapps,...
John Woodman
May 24, 2020
Marton's Trams - Looking Back
It is hard to recall the quietly distinctive treelined avenue to the east of Blackpool's town centre. Complete with winding tramway...
John Woodman
May 23, 2020
More Goodbyes to Yellow and Black
Once familiar scenes - this time in May 2013 with 'Trevor Roberts' styled branding across the bus fleet. Not a 'Palladium' in sight. ...
John Woodman
May 21, 2020
Goodbye to Yellow and Black
Blackpool residents grew accustomed to a startling new yellow and black themed brand on their buses by the end of the 1990s. A new...
John Woodman
May 20, 2020
Istanbul Historic Trams - Sky News
Amid the daily online and media coverage of the viral infection affecting everyone there is an image on SkyNews website of streetcleaning...
John Woodman
May 18, 2020
Taking 208 Down South
Prototype rail coach 208 in its modified Vambac condition heads out of Talbot Square passing both the Town Hall (right) and the classic...
John Woodman
May 15, 2020
Double deck trams
Blackpool's tramway began with double deck cars - ten in all - configured to conduit current collection and with open tops on two axle...
John Woodman
May 14, 2020
Single Deck Trams
Blackpool's continuance with operating single deck trams is now the norm in today's light rail world where modular designs with fanciful...
John Woodman
May 13, 2020
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