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7 October Wanderings
John Woodman The contrast between ongoing demolition of the concrete jungle which was Wilkos and almost complete new hotel structure on...

John Woodman
Oct 7, 2020


Municipal Transport Rationalisation - the 1960s
John Woodman Just three copies remain of the latest title published by Rigby Road Publishing following a slew of recent orders. We...

John Woodman
Oct 3, 2020


Howth and Dublin - Tramway Heritage
John Woodman The Republic of Ireland still has some memorable relics of early tramway history tucked away off the tourist path. In...

John Woodman
Oct 1, 2020
Hydrogen Powered Trains Are For Real In 2020
John Woodman The trial run over a 50 mile round trip of a four car unit train powered by hydrogen fuel cells inaugurated a new era on...

John Woodman
Sep 30, 2020
One Year Ago
Amid all the camera clicking this weekend recording yet another ostensible commemoration of Blackpool's heritage trams one car was...

John Woodman
Sep 27, 2020


Welcome Back
Mercedes Citaro 552 seen here on Clifton Street with Veterans Memorial signage on display some years ago. Withdrawn during the past...

John Woodman
Sep 25, 2020
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