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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...
Blackpool's Missing Heritage Transport Centre
John Woodman Despite the fixation on Blackpool's collection of vintage trams there remains a gaping void in the town's recognition of ...
John Woodman
Apr 28, 2022
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1952 June 1952 Coronation Celebrations - Blackpool
John Woodman 1952 drew widespread acclaim including a special Blackpool illuminated tram revised to mark the beginning of new Reign. ...
John Woodman
Apr 27, 2022
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LT Red Rules - postscript
John Woodman I am reminded by that oracle of Blackpool bus history - Mike Morton, that the AEC models bought to render staff economies by...
John Woodman
Apr 26, 2022
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LT Red Rules
John Woodman One of the more unusual fleet livery applications involved Blackpool Transport's sudden affection for London's Routemaster...
John Woodman
Apr 25, 2022
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Blackpool's Green And Verdant Land - Not
John Woodman Recent reports on urban locations in England cite Blackpool as one of the most deprived towns in the country as far as urban...
John Woodman
Apr 24, 2022
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A Racy Tram For Hire - in Prague
John Woodman I am obliged to Mike Morton for further clarification of the image on the previous Blog referring to a special tour car 5573....
John Woodman
Apr 23, 2022
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Tram Museum Par Excellence
John Woodman One of Europe's finest collection of urban transport and especially trams is to be found in the Czech Capital City - Prague. ...
John Woodman
Apr 22, 2022
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Maroon, Red, Green, Cream, Purple
John Woodman Blackpool's tram fleet today seems downright dowdy when compared to other UK operators, small in number though they may be. ...
John Woodman
Apr 21, 2022
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Brush Car 298 - Renewal Begins At Crich
Sarah and Derek Redmond with John Woodman The National Tramway Museum continues with its conservation and restoration work to a very high...
John Woodman
Apr 20, 2022
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Magnificent Melbourne
John Woodman Not much appears on this site about our cousins in Australasia - even though there are plenty of fascinating tram heritage...
John Woodman
Apr 19, 2022
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