A packed week of tram activities has been organised from Thursday 23rd to Wednesday 29th September 2010. With Tram Tours, Vintage Tram Services, Beer & Buses, Social Nights, a Procession, the Anniversary Dinner and the flagship Depot Open Day. Full details below:
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Thursday 23rd September 1030. First tour of the week sees the debut of OMO 8* after restoration with Brush 632 and Coronation 304. Organised by Lancastrian Transport Trust. Click here to BOOK ONLINE or visit Blackpool Tram Shop for Tickets, or contact LTT for postal bookings. *subject to arrival in time for event. Thursday 23rd September 1900. Welcome Evening at a private suite at Uncle Tom's Cabin including Hot Pot Supper - fun tramway quiz and a background to the week's events. |
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Friday 24th September 1030: Lancastrian Transport tram tour featuring Marton Box 31*, Sheffield Roberts Car 513, Balloon 715. Click here to BOOK ONLINE or visit Blackpool Tram Shop for Tickets, or contact LTT for postal bookings. *31 subject to arrival in time for event. |
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Friday 24th September 1930: Lancastrian Transport Trust "Beer and Buses" - A pair of classic Blackpool PD3 buses from 1967/8 will pick up at Blackpool Town Hall (Market Street, 1930) and operate a free shuttle service around the quality pubs of South Shore and St. Annes. The event is free and no pre-booking is required. |
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Saturday 25th Daytime: Timetabled vintage tram service from Pleasure Beach to Bispham using Blackpool trams. Normal fares and travelcards valid. Evening:Marton Standards Tour organised by the Fylde Tramway Society. Full details of the tour and how to book on the FTS website |
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Sunday 26th 1030 to 1600: Blackpool Transport Rigby Road Depot Open Day. Vintage Trams from other systems on tram service; Blackpool Trams on display guided tram works tours; up to 25 vintage buses on display; trade stalls; models and entertainment. £2 admission (including programme*) - guided works tours £1 extra - tickets sold on the day only. * while stocks last. |
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Sunday 26th: Evening: Lancastrian Transport Trust evening tram tour with Marton Box 31 and Coronation 304. Click here to BOOK ONLINE or visit Blackpool Tram Shop for Tickets, or contact LTT for postal bookings. |
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Monday 27th: Fleetwood Stalwarts Tour organised by the Fylde Tramway Society. Full details of the tour and how to book on the FTS website |
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Tuesday 28th: Trams of the North Tour organised by the Fylde Tramway Society. Full details of the tour and how to book on the FTS website |
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Tuesday 28th Evening: Greater Manchester Tour of Illuminations organised by Manchester Transport Museum Society, Stockport 5 Trust and Bolton 66 Trust. The tour is open to all and details plus the booking form can be found on the MTMS website |
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Wednesday 29th 1400: Anniversary Tram Parade from Blackpool Pleasure Beach showing the evolution of the Blackpool tramcar. Tickets on sale by mid August
1900 for 1930: Anniversary Dinner at Chequers Plaza Hotel - contact
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at Blackpool Transport for details
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All events and vehicles are subject to availability and operational circumstances. The owner of this site and organisers of the events accept no liability for any changes to the advertised programme. Tour orangisers Lancastrian Transport Trust and the Fylde Tramway Society can provide more detail of their events - follow the links for more information
