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Nov 14 2010
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Tramway extension makes progress
Work is well underway on our extension at Lakeside. Overhead wire now installed.
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Dec 19 2010
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Snow prevents trams from running
We were unable to operate on the last day of the season due to deep snow. |
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Dec 15 2010
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Our latest project...
The MTMS are now the proud owners of a Manchester horse bus. |
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Dec 12 2010
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31 operates the winter service
Following deep snow and frozen points on 5th December, the tramway returned to normal service on the 12th. |
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Nov 21 2010
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Blackpool Day a success
Our most ambitious day to date celebrated Blackpool's trams and buses.
4 trams, 2 bus services, model trams and tramways were amongst the highlights. |
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Nov 14 2010
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Blackpool 31 enters service
Blackpool 31 became the first open top electric tram to run in public serice today. The fleet line up is now complete for the winter. |
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Nov 13 2010
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80th Birthday Celebrations
MTMS member Derek Shepherd celebrated his 80th Birthday with a party at the tramway. Derek is well thought of in the tramway world and friends, colleagues and high ranking officials came down to celebrate with him. |
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Nov 9 2010
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All change at Heaton Park
Blackpool 31 arrived today and 196 returned to Beamish. |
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Oct 11 2010
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More tram swaps for Heaton Park
Blackpool 31 is due to come to Heaton Park on loan, whilst 765 goes to Beamish.
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Oct 09 2010
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Charity tram pull
Heaton Park Tramway held its first charity tram pull, in aid of Christie Cancer Hospital. |
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Sep 28 2010
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Tour of Blackpool Illuminations
The MTMS, Stockport 5 Trust and Bolton 66 Trust had a tour of Illuminations at Blackpool. |
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Sep 28 2010
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Blackpool 125th celebrations
Blackpool celebrated 125 years of trams with a selection of special events including an open day on Sunday 26th. |
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Sep 26 2010
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680 in the paint shop
A nice surprise for everybody visiting the Depot Open Day at Blackpool was seeing MTMS tram 680 in the paintshop. |
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Sep 5 2010
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Trans Lancs Vehicle Rally & Model Tramway Exhibition
Heaton Park once again played host to the Trans Lancs Vehicle Rally. A model tramway exhibition was also on display in the tram depot. |
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Sep 5 2010
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Great North Steam Fair
L53 features at the Great North Steam Fair at Beamish. |
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Jun 15 2010
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Tram swap for Heaton Park
A busy day at the Tramway with 765 departing for Blackpool and 619 arriving in it's place. |
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Jun 13 2010
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New Manchester tram book on sale
Ian Johnson has written a book on the Manchester Pilcher Pullman Cars. It is now on sale at the museum shop.
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Jun 12 2010
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MTMS trams now on display
The Museum of Museums at Trafford is now open. We have two trams on display there. |
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May 18 2010
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L53 goes on loan to Bury
Manchester Horse Tram L53 is now on loan to Bury Transport Museum.
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Apr 18 2010
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Power From The Past 2010
Leeds 6 was one of the visiting attractions at Beamish's "Power From The Past" Event.
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Apr 1 2010
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Leeds 6 and Beamish 196 go on their holidays
Leeds 6 has safely arrived at Beamish where it will be on loan until August. In return, 196 has arrived at the Park. |
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Mar 28 2010
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30 Years of Heaton Park Tramway
We celebrated 30 Years of Heaton Park Tramway with a special weekend.
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Mar 27 2010
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Dalek joins Heaton park Tramway staff
We now have our very own Dalek at the Tramway!
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Feb 16 2010
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New trams for Heaton Park
The MTMS are proud to announce the acquisition of four new trams to operate in the Park.
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Feb 6 2010
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L53 wins award
L53 is awarded "Best Tram 2009" at the Heritage Railway Association Awards. |
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Jan 24 2010
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Tramway reopens for 2010
Heaton Park Tramway's first day of opening in 2010.
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Jan 7 2010
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There was snow tram service
Our proposed re-opening for 2010 was delayed due to snow.
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