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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...


The Greatest Urban Tramway Network
John Woodman The capital city of the State of Victoria - Melbourne is the largest urban tram system in the world and one of the most...

John Woodman
Mar 21, 2023


The Redundant 'Cabin'
John Woodman The tram stop on the headland overlooking the Irish Sea and the 'Boating Pool' below was forever associated with the...

John Woodman
Mar 3, 2023


Number 11 - Last Rites At The Seaside
John Woodman By a quirk of fate just one solitary tram from the classic 'Marton Vambacs' has survived through the years. Purchased by a...

John Woodman
Feb 22, 2023


Three Down - Five To Go
John Woodman Balloon 710 in company of the Twin Set saved through the efforts of the Late David Hunt. Brush Car 290 in its Queen's...

John Woodman
Feb 18, 2023


Balloon 247 On Lytham Road
John Woodman Among the many photos I took during my achool years was this example catching Balloon 247 on its way to Manchester Square...

John Woodman
Feb 10, 2023


710 Makes The Full Circle - 2
John Woodman The combined efforts of the TramTown team, moving company RSS and the originating saviours of Balloon Car 710 aka 247...

John Woodman
Feb 9, 2023
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