TRAM 643
TRAM 643 RESTORATION TIMELINE
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The Trust at present has no specific plans for the tram’s display.
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Number 643 represents an interesting opportunity as a unique information point/box office/refreshment stand or similar use.
THE HISTORY OF TRAM 643
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Number 643 was built in 1986 as one of a total of eight similar one man operated trams destined to become the last design of all-British trams by East Lancashire Coachworks
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It was known as a ‘Centenary Car’ along with the other members of this class
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Blackpool Transport’s workshops at Rigby Road carried out mid-life overhauls of the class from 1999 and in so doing made adjustments to the driver’s cab windows and roof
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Number 643 was altered to a modified appearance along with sister car 646
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It operated in regular service up to November 2011 when it was sold to the Partington Family - Owners of two leading holiday home parks in the Fylde
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643 was transferred to the park at Broadwater, Fleetwood and repainted in the former cream and green colours of Blackpool’s transport system. It was also fitted internally with a small kitchen at one end and back to back seats with tables - for use as a cafe
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The family donated 643 to the Trust in 2014 in order to free space for commercial use, it was then transported to storage at Wyre Dock, Fleetwood