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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...
143 Takes Centre Stage
The Trustees and their supporting team of the Fylde Transport Trust can be rightfully proud of seeing Standard Car 143 make its first...
John Woodman
Sep 24, 2019
Blackpool In The 1920s
The launch today of open balcony 'Standard' tramcar 143 resplendent in its as built 1924 appearance prompts a nostalgic trip back in time...
John Woodman
Sep 23, 2019
Sorry : No Real Time Information
Blackpool's light rail service is the only operation of its kind in the UK devoid of real time tram arrival information on its station...
John Woodman
Sep 21, 2019
Blackpool's Push For Zero Carbon Transport & the Global Green Movement
The images of hundreds of thousands marching today to protest against despoilation of the earth's resources now bringing real threat to a...
John Woodman
Sep 20, 2019
Fylde Transport Trust Endeavours
Next Monday evening, all being well the remarkable journey of former Blackpool Standard tram 143 will have completed its seemingly...
John Woodman
Sep 20, 2019
London Exemplars : LCC 1 and MET 331
As Blackpool's transport followers await the emergence of Standard Car 143 from its extended retro restoration now imminent an equally...
John Woodman
Sep 17, 2019
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