John Woodman
Last Trams To Layton (and Central Drive) - in 1936
John Woodman The Five Year Plan presented by Walter Luff to his Transport Committee and Council in early 1933 following his succession...
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John Woodman
- Jan 30, 2022
Silent Running Trams - 1949
John Woodman The aftermath of World War Two saw the Corporation Transport Department plunge ahead with its planned renewal of both the...
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John Woodman
- Jan 27, 2022
Tram Tour - 1960s style
John Woodman Not a location readily identifiable today but this is Abingdon Street directly in front of the GPO. Blackpool & Fleetwood...
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John Woodman
- Jan 27, 2022
Heritage Tours
John Woodman Two boat cars on the connecting track from Talbot Square on to the Promenade (southbound), Both are lined up for the...
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John Woodman
- Jan 26, 2022
Heritage Tour Passenger Loadings
John Woodman The seemingly over eager desire to run 'heritage tours' in the depths of winter begs the question where are the published...
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John Woodman
- Jan 25, 2022
Tram 761 Another One Off (and 762)
John Woodman Balloon Car 263 was selected from storage to become the 'guinea pig' for a conceptual one-man operated double deck tram...
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John Woodman
- Jan 23, 2022
Tram 638 - A One Off
john Woodman Blackpool Transport's determination to institute year round services with one man operated trams mirrored the same approach...
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John Woodman
- Jan 21, 2022
Trams to Victoria Hospital Please
John Woodman Blackpool's Victoria Hospital complex - ever expanding as the important health treatment centre is one of the busiest...
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John Woodman
- Jan 17, 2022
Light Rail In The Fylde - Strategic Plans Anyone ?
John Woodman Viewing online transport maps of both the West Midlands and Manchester Metrolink provides strategic thinking and forward...
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John Woodman
- Jan 16, 2022
Lancashire's Unified Authority Bid
John Woodman As previously referenced on this Blog - the sixteen Local Authorities within Lancashire plus Lancashire's County Council...
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