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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...
Electric Buses - Built in Blackpool
Whilst Blackpool's Transport Department evaded (or avoided) the operation of trolleybuses it was in fact seriously considered during the...
John Woodman
Jul 31, 2020
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Green Rail Expels Diesel Power
Not only is a new chapter being written in Britain's engagement with rail travel with reversal of Beeching era closures - but also the...
John Woodman
Jul 30, 2020
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All Change
Government policies remain immune to the stresses of a pandemic inasmuch as future planning and adjustment to the status quo requires...
John Woodman
Jul 29, 2020
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Elegant Travel Around Marton
There was a time when Whitegate Drive presented a continuous avenue of mature trees through which sleek quiet running trams accelerated...
John Woodman
Jul 27, 2020
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Lancashire - Changes Forecast
Northwest Connectivity in an earlier age : Fast voyage from Fleetwood to Barrow (with a full load it seems). There is a plentiful...
John Woodman
Jul 23, 2020
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July 19 2020 Trams Return (in Blackpool)
A bright sunny day saw the tramway reopen last Sunday with familiar sights and sounds of Blackpool's Bombardier built trams running...
John Woodman
Jul 20, 2020
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Fleetwood to Preston (By Bus)
This weekend sees Blackpool Transport bus services taking on Lancashire County Council authorised routes between Fleetwood and Preston...
John Woodman
Jul 18, 2020
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Rail Coach Return - By Request
The updated posting on British Trams Online of latest work revealing a working example of English Electric rail coach 279 is a credit to...
John Woodman
Jul 15, 2020
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Tees Transporter Bridge
The Tees Transporter Bridge in Middlesbrough is a marvellous working example of Edwardian era engineering still carrying out its...
John Woodman
Jul 14, 2020
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Turkish Delight
Having travelled to Istanbul last year I have had at least the personal pleasure of seeing that city's daily life close up and of course...
John Woodman
Jul 13, 2020
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