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...

Why I'm Not Subsidising The Western Train's Makeover - Transparancy Please.

John Woodman Transparancy is needed on how Blackpool Transport's heritage and illuminated trams are being funded and just who owns them. ...

John Woodman

Feb 9, 2021

John Woodman Hard to believe that Balloon Car 247 seen here at Bloomfield Road in 1960 (with its rear destination indicator showing the...

John Woodman

Feb 5, 2021

John Woodman Going back in time almost sixty years now and revisiting Glasgow. A chance encounter at Coplawhill Works found almost all...

John Woodman

Feb 4, 2021

The demolition of the Orion Cinema (an art deco local landmark) now nearly a decade back did not go totally according to plan. The...

John Woodman

Feb 2, 2021

John Woodman Away from the popular images of the town - its transport has forever provided everchanging appeal to transport and heritage...

John Woodman

Jan 30, 2021

John Woodman Among the many positive news items appearing over recent days is the announcement today that the West Yorkshire Combined...

John Woodman

Jan 27, 2021