Blackpool 🚋 returning from new tram terminal down Talbot road in test run (2022)

Location: Talbot Road.
YouTube name: Life on the ocean wave 🌊.
Date: March 17, 2022.
City: Blackpool (United Kingdom).

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Blackpool Rigby Road Tram Depot. *Rare* Shunt (2012)A video showing trams being shunted about at Rigby Road tram depot in Blackpool. This video shows some of the rarer trams which have not seen day light for a few years. I won't list them here but please watch the video to see which ones they are. Full details within the video.By stuvids - March 20, 2012.

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Blackpool Tramway - London Street Stop, Fleetwood (2023)A brief look at Blackpool Tramway on the afternoon of Saturday 27th May 2023. This is London Street Stop in Fleetwood town centre. As well as the modern fleet of 'Flexity' trams, the route sees heritage trams running during the illuminations, throughout the summer season and at various weekends and during this video can be seen 'Balloon 700'.

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History first tram up Talbot road in years (2022)By Blackpool belle.
March 17, 2022.

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Blackpool Tramway 131st Anniversary Celebrations (2016)Glad to be back doing railways on this channel, and kicking off with a cracker. This will be divided into two videos due to the sheer amount of action going on during the two days! Around this time last year, Blackpool Tramway celebrated 130 years since the tramway first opened in 1885. Last year, they put on without a doubt, the best tramway event Blackpool Tramway has seen for a long time. Plenty of trams out and plenty going on. This year, Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours promised an event even better than last year and boy did they deliver! Like last year, plenty of trams came out (both stored and active) and plenty of course was going on during the first day alone. I was also privileged to be able to do tours of BOTH Rigby Road and Starr Gate depots. I booked my place on the first tour of the morning, the 10am and got to finally do something I have wanted do for years. These tours are included straight after the departures of the trams from Rigby Road, opened by the head of heritage, Bryan Lindop. So many trams featured during this event. Trams at Rigby Road included some examples not seen for years, recent arrivals and of course, the usual fleet. We see the trams at Rigby Road, Blundell Street, around the promenade and onboard various trams during the afternoon. We also sadly see Twin Set 2 at North Pier, being dragged back to base after it catching fire at Gynn Square. Taken Saturday 24th September 2016.By Videography by gregster295 - September 24, 2016.

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Blackpool Trams — Coronation Tram 304 Breaks Down on Tour (2010)Coronation Tram 304 Breaks down on tour on 7th August 2010. Towed back from Bispham by 939.By dalrigh - August 7, 2010.

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Blackpool Tramway: May Bank Holiday Heritage Madness (2013)Over the May Bank Holiday weekend, Saturday the 4th, Sunday the 5th, and Monday the 6th of May 2013, Blackpool Tramway hosted its second heritage operation weekend from Pleasure Beach to North Pier, Cabin, Bispham, Cleveleys, and Fleetwood. This time, a few members of the 'B' fleet—heritage trams fitted with wide doors to allow access on the upgraded tramway system—were out, along with some regular vehicles. Similar to the Easter period, the heritage event was a big success again, with many enthusiasts and other passengers eager to buy tickets and ride. The final heritage weekend, at least until the Illuminations season, will be on Saturday, the 25th, Sunday, the 26th, and Monday, the 27th of May 2013. On my visit Monday, the 6th of May, I saw the following vehicles: 1) Balloon 701, returning to passenger service after winter 2013 when it was used as a snowplow. 2) Brush 631, making its debut in a partially restored heritage condition. 3) Millennium 724, operating a few morning routes. 4) Millennium 709, running some afternoon routes. 5) Wide Door Balloon 719, out during the late afternoon. 6) Boat 600, briefly out between Pleasure Beach and North Pier in the late afternoon. 7) Boat 230 George Formby OBE, working with 631 on the last scheduled Fleetwood trip of the day. Vehicles are usually seen along the route from Pleasure Beach to Fleetwood Ferry, including occasional Flexity operations. Thanks to Rob Bray (also known as 37057viking; https://www.youtube.com/user/37057viking YouTube user 37057viking) for the usual company and banter, and also to Mr. Brian Lindop of Blackpool Transport and others for organizing another successful Bank Holiday heritage weekend.By David Hennessey - May 6, 2013.

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The new Blackpool tram cars & a look around Fleetwood (2012)A quick look at the new Blackpool tram cars - I had some free time that day, but I was getting paid for it. These shots were taken in Bispham and Fleetwood. The Blackpool tramway opened on 29 September 1885 and is one of the oldest operating electric tramways in the world. 600-volt overhead wires power it, and it features a variety of trams dating back to approximately 1902. Well, today I'm in Blackpool. I came to do a job in Blackpool, but I can't start until half past three, and it's about 11 now, so I have to wait for three hours. There's a communication error at my job, which means I'm now on the Blackpool promenade, taking a look at the new trams. Uh, the new trams are running up and down. I'll try to get a clip in a minute. They're significantly faster and quieter than the old ones, and I'll show you a snippet of one so you can see how smooth they are. I'm much more peaceful compared to the old ones. See this guy going on? They have some really nice color schemes, which I really like. The sun's out again. That's probably over 100 years old, left there with no windows or glazing, trusting its structure to remain intact and still standing, now at a different angle. This is where the trams loop around from Blackpool back to the area where they circulate. I must admit, the color schemes of these new trams are really lovely. They're pretty smooth lock-ins as they maneuver through the tight streets. So, the trams are looping back around, past Kelly's Tramway and Cafe Grill on the corner. You can see it bends past the little terrace houses in that area—quite a tight curve. There we go, it’s negotiating the track work for the church, just another view. I'll switch the radio off in case I get any copyright issues. Anyway, there's a tram coming through. This appears to be an old ferry docking area that has been abandoned, with the rear visible but not in use. It’s quite an industrial area over there, with a big freight crane structure at the far end. Across the way, we've got Moran Bay and somewhere near Grange-over-Sands. It’s mentioned across the bay over there—the nuclear treatment facility in the far distance, and in the very far distance, you can see some mountains that are pretty much out of view unless you zoom in close. Look at the jetty before it’s connected—long gone. This is the actual ferry terminal, which I believe is still in operation, located next to the lifeboat docking area. It’s another view of the lifeboat launch area and the ferry terminal, which is now quite outdated. The ferry terminal is a nice view with some clouds and beautiful sunshine. Looking around the old hotel, it's at the very top end of Fleetwood, where it meets Moran Bay—a huge bay area that extends right across to Broughton’s side and into the Lake District mountains in the distance. I don't think you can see it clearly without zooming in, but it's a charming day, even though it turned out to be quite horrible earlier. Over stones, these guys are operating radio-controlled boats, walking up quite a bit. I wonder if they can go into the wind without stalling—I’d be surprised. They even have their own clubhouse, which is fantastic. It’s incredible—you've got a little lake right next to it that looks really good. So, it's radio-controlled boats, including both powered boats and yachts, which is fantastic.By Hovermotion - April 19, 2012.

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Lytham to Blackpool Trams and Views (1903)This film is part of a series of six from the Mitchell and Kenyon collection from 1903 originally uploaded to Youtube by Gordon Birt. The first reel was taken on Lytham Green opposite the Clifton Hotel on West Beach. The remaining reels follow parts of the Tram journey as it was from Market Square in Lytham to the junction of Station Road and Lytham Road in South Shore Blackpool. The order of the reels in this film has been changed from Gordon's original compilation to reflect the actual route. Please take a few moments at full screen and enjoy this fascinating set of clips from over a 115 years ago. You might consider changing the speed of the clip to 1.25 in the settings following a suggestion that this more replicates the correct running speed of the film. The first reel begins with the camera opposite the Clifton Hotel in Lytham before sweeping across Lytham Green with views of Lytham Windmill and the former Lytham Pier. The actual Tram journey commences in Market Square with passengers alighting the tram and the camera also picks out views of the County Pub and 'Old Tom' the tree which used to sit in the middle of Hastings Place. The camera now films the route as the tram slowly begins moving off along Church Road with the camera positioned on the upper deck. Views then follow of Lowther Gardens and St Cuthberts Church before the tram proceeds down Cambridge Road. With Blackpool Road bridge in the background you can also see a steam loco passing underneath. Various parts of an unbuilt Clifton Drive and St Annes Square are captured before heading along Clifton Drive north and then turning down Squires Gate Lane. The railway can be seen as it crosses Squires Gate Bridge together with trams stored by the railways sidings. Finally travelling down Lytham Road the tram crosses Lytham Road bridge with a rare sight of the original South Shore station and platforms which can be seen underneath on the right before this journey finally comes to an end at Station Road. Please leave your comments below as always they are very welcome.By Peter Gillatt - 1903.

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Blackpool Tramway (2012)Footage from Friday, April 6, 2012, two days after the new £100 million upgrade to the Blackpool & Fleetwood Tramway opened. The upgrade includes new track work and overhead wiring, platform-style tram stops, and the addition of a fleet of new, state-of-the-art, accessible Flexity 2 trams. Several Heritage Trams have been preserved along with illuminated trams to make up the Promenade Heritage Tram Tour Route.By SemaphoreTransport - April 6, 2012.

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Blackpool's new Bombardier Flexity Tram (2011)Launch of Blackpool's new Bombardier Flexity 2 tram at Starr Gate depot, 8th September 2011. The tram appeared through the dry ice to the sound of Adiemus by Karl Jenkins and then proceeded to do 2 round trips carrying the invited guests to the Pleasure Beach. Note: the soundtrack has been edited to minimise the obtrusive wind noise, the sounds of the tram are as it happened however. If you have ever been to Blackpool you will know how windy it can get!By Bob Hodges Transport DVDs - September 8, 2011.

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