Blackpool 'Standard' 143 [updated 05/05/10]
LTT's Standard 143 is rapidly approaching completion. The lower deck interior is all but finished with just a few minor details required. May 4th saw the seat cushions fitted - show off to good effect with the 24v saloon lighting turned on. After its temporary repaint into works car green, 31 has now been fully repainted into its 1920s guise once more - with further detail accuracy improvements undertaken. Pictures of the completed car are available on the Beamish Blog. 31 is now expected to move to Blackpool in mid to late August.
Blackpool 'Pantograph' 167 [updated 30/07/10]
The TMS have undertaken a comprehensive bogie overhaul on this car in their workshops at Crich. Additionally the air system has been inspected and during April work has focused on painting the body exterior, fitting platform doors and the trolley base and pole. The Tramcar Sponsorship Organisation has funded much of the work. The car returned to service after succesful testing on Monday 26 July.
Blackpool 'Standard' 40 [updated 05/05/10]
TMS owned Standard 40 has now returned to service at the Museum following a traction motor overhaul.
Blackpool 'Railcoach' 279 [updated 30/07/10]
Reverse engineering this car from a flat fronted towing car to a streamlined railcoach is in progress. The car now has new half drop windows fitted and swingover seats reinstated - with spare cushions in to test the mechanism pending the completion of its new set. Blackpool 'OMO Car' 8 [updated 30/07/10]
