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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...
Last Trams To Layton (and Central Drive) - in 1936
John Woodman The Five Year Plan presented by Walter Luff to his Transport Committee and Council in early 1933 following his succession...
John Woodman
Jan 31, 2022
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Silent Running Trams - 1949
John Woodman The aftermath of World War Two saw the Corporation Transport Department plunge ahead with its planned renewal of both the...
John Woodman
Jan 30, 2022
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Tram Tour - 1960s style
John Woodman Not a location readily identifiable today but this is Abingdon Street directly in front of the GPO. Blackpool & Fleetwood...
John Woodman
Jan 27, 2022
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Heritage Tours
John Woodman Two boat cars on the connecting track from Talbot Square on to the Promenade (southbound), Both are lined up for the...
John Woodman
Jan 27, 2022
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Heritage Tour Passenger Loadings
John Woodman The seemingly over eager desire to run 'heritage tours' in the depths of winter begs the question where are the published...
John Woodman
Jan 26, 2022
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Tram 761 Another One Off (and 762)
John Woodman Balloon Car 263 was selected from storage to become the 'guinea pig' for a conceptual one-man operated double deck tram...
John Woodman
Jan 25, 2022
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Tram 638 - A One Off
john Woodman Blackpool Transport's determination to institute year round services with one man operated trams mirrored the same approach...
John Woodman
Jan 23, 2022
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Trams to Victoria Hospital Please
John Woodman Blackpool's Victoria Hospital complex - ever expanding as the important health treatment centre is one of the busiest...
John Woodman
Jan 21, 2022
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Light Rail In The Fylde - Strategic Plans Anyone ?
John Woodman Viewing online transport maps of both the West Midlands and Manchester Metrolink provides strategic thinking and forward...
John Woodman
Jan 17, 2022
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Lancashire's Unified Authority Bid
John Woodman As previously referenced on this Blog - the sixteen Local Authorities within Lancashire plus Lancashire's County Council...
John Woodman
Jan 16, 2022
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