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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...
Crossing the Promenade - 1960
John Woodman 1960 and a promenade bound rail coach crosses the Promenade to take up duties from Marton Depot. A BCT Inspector holds back...
John Woodman
Jan 19, 2023
House Of Lords Moves North ?
John Woodman With the need for Parliament to find a temporary new home due to need for refurbishment of the structure in Westminster all...
John Woodman
Jan 18, 2023
Promenade track junction
Colin Macleod Talbot Square track junction looking to the Promenade and North Pier - not a few yards from the original Marton tram...
John Woodman
Jan 17, 2023
1885 Was A Very Good Year
John Woodman Not only did the very first electric tram take passengers along Blackpool's seafront line but across the Atlantic a new bus...
John Woodman
Jan 17, 2023
Good Riddance to 2022
John Woodman The great British public must be heaving a sigh of relief that an end to this blighted year 2022 is finally at hand. The...
John Woodman
Dec 24, 2022
Trams Museums and Lessons to be learned
John Woodman Blackpool has belatedly began to realise the historical importance of being the first UK town to operate an electric powered...
John Woodman
Dec 21, 2022
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