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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...
Thanks to All BTS Drivers
A very relevant montage posted online recently - courtesy BTS
Courtesy BTS
Apr 29, 2020
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Blackpool's Bus Scene - Five Years Ago
The Blackpool Zoo Bus Service Terminus with Solo 240 ahead of Catch22Bus RM An immaculate Routemaster on Service 21 in Blackpool June...
John Woodman
Apr 26, 2020
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English Electric Trams in Poland
The interwar years saw a newly created Poland - riven from the Communist ruled Russian territory and the former Austro-Hungarian Dual...
John Woodman
Apr 25, 2020
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BTS Bus Adjustments
In addition to the severely truncated bus schedules now being operated as a result of the corona virus impact - the handling of fares and...
John Woodman
Apr 24, 2020
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Aachen 1010
One of the more unusual imports in the British Isles involved the upgrade to the Snaefell Mountain Railway trams several decades back. ...
John Woodman
Apr 23, 2020
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Lost Tram Depots on the Fylde's Coast - 2
A further grievous loss was the tram depot built by Blackpool Corporation as part of its development of the tramway around the town's...
John Woodman
Apr 21, 2020
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Lost Tram Depots On The Fylde's Coast - 1
Sticking with the transport museum theme for a moment (see previous Blogs this month) - the omission of a public display of vintage trams...
John Woodman
Apr 19, 2020
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Really Good Use For Old Tram Depots
A working tram depot in The Hague upgraded to create a remarkable assembly of that city's trams displayed to the public and used for...
John Woodman
Apr 19, 2020
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Farefree Travel ?
Transport for London this week has announced no fares will be taken on London's bus network. Jointly TfL has also directed that bus...
John Woodman
Apr 17, 2020
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The Missing Museum Display
Blackpool's Tower, Piers and Trams are forever synonymous with the longevity of this Lancashire seaside resort. Whilst the Piers - all...
John Woodman
Apr 14, 2020
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