Tram Talk

John Woodman Over the previous decade a very small band of local supporters worked tirelessly and at their expense to bring about a permanent memorial to the long history of the tram service connecting the town of Fleetwood with Blackpool. Its origins lay perhaps unsuprisingly in the Isle of Man across the Irish Sea from the Fylde coast. Here enterprising pioneers built not one but three electric tramways in the waning years of the 19th century; each with an entirely diff

John Woodman Contrary to the flurry of speculative postings on social media concerning the Trust's Balloon Car 247 aka 710 being transferred to Rossall School - following recent discussions between the School's managers and the Trustees- it has been determined that 710 is unsuited to Rossall's plans. Accordingly an alternative tram owned by the FHLT has been selected for transfer to Rossall School. Trailer Car 687 acquired from the batch of trams originally intended for the

John Woodman Much attention has seemingly been given to the FHLT decision to forgo its lengthy efforts to develop a heritage visitor attraction at Wyre Dock - and assign the Trust's assets to alternative hosting sponsors. Discussions are underway with Rossall School as one of the alternative locations that the Trust has an interest in - with expectation that a worthwhile arrangement can be worked out benefitting the School's own agenda and recognition of the vital role of the