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...

More Platinum At Work

John Woodman The Fylde has at least four buses at work bearing special Platinum Anniversary paint schemes thanks to Stagecoach and...

John Woodman

May 4, 2022

John Woodman After days of searching I finally managed to track down one of two BTS buses tastefully rebranded for HM The Queen's...

John Woodman

May 1, 2022

John Woodman Despite the fixation on Blackpool's collection of vintage trams there remains a gaping void in the town's recognition of ...

John Woodman

Apr 28, 2022

John Woodman 1952 drew widespread acclaim including a special Blackpool illuminated tram revised to mark the beginning of new Reign. ...

John Woodman

Apr 27, 2022

John Woodman I am reminded by that oracle of Blackpool bus history - Mike Morton, that the AEC models bought to render staff economies by...

John Woodman

Apr 26, 2022

John Woodman One of the more unusual fleet livery applications involved Blackpool Transport's sudden affection for London's Routemaster...

John Woodman

Apr 25, 2022