Blog - Blackpool trams, transport & more

Read John's blog below to find out his thoughts on all things Blackpool transport and anything else which catches his eye...

The Fylde Coast's Breezy Tramrides

John Woodman The temperatures now being recorded are grabbing headlines, not just in Britain but across most of Europe. Blackpool and...

John Woodman

Jul 18, 2022

John Woodman Preparations are underway to remove Brush car 290 from Rigby Road Depot to a new home in the East Anglia Transport Museum...

John Woodman

Jul 15, 2022

John Woodman In actual fact there is very little in the way of tangible links between Blackpool's trams and France - as that country...

John Woodman

Jul 14, 2022

John Woodman The Treaty of Versailles is a resonant start for any Blog dealing with trams. An important outcome of that resulting Treaty...

John Woodman

Jul 11, 2022

John Woodman Within a few days Standard Car 143 will again take to the Promenade for testing after further work on the tram's electrics,...

John Woodman

Jul 5, 2022

John Woodman A stalwart in Blackpool's transport recording circles (and Prague) has reminded me that his correct name for reference is...

John Woodman

Jul 3, 2022