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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...


A Covey Of Enthusiasts In Talbot Square
John Woodman Brilliant sunshine combined with the sight (and sounds) of trams traversing up Talbot Road as well as testing out the three...

John Woodman
Jul 1, 2022


Balloon 710 / Cleveleys Shelter / Gazette Front Page
John Woodman The news of Balloon Car 710's potential demise and future has captured the attention of a growing number of well wishers and...

John Woodman
Jun 29, 2022


I Don't Believe It
John Woodman Having agreed the disposal of the FHLT tram which was the very last service car to run from North Station (Blackpool North...

John Woodman
Jun 28, 2022


More on Balloon Car 710
John Woodman Following media coverage of the Trust's disposal of this tram (and others in its collection) we have received several...

John Woodman
Jun 26, 2022


Honiton, Tiverton, Seaton and Fleetwood
John Woodman The news headlines swing to Tiverton and Honiton and Wakefield today. The Tiverton result gaining more attention with the...

John Woodman
Jun 24, 2022


Lytham Road - Sixty Years Ago
John Woodman The almost dead straight road running from Manchester Square and the Promenade south to Squires Gate Lane was forever busy...

John Woodman
Jun 21, 2022
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