Fylde Transport Trust

Blackpool ‘Standard’ No. 143 enters service after restoration

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Sam Hewitt

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25th October 2019

FORMER Blackpool Corporation ‘Standard’ car No. 143 was expected to be launched into traffic in Blackpool on September 23 following a complete restoration by Blackpool Transport at Rigby Road depot. The 1924-built open-top balcony car has been owned by the Fylde Transport Trust (FTT) since 2002, and is on a 25-year loan to Blackpool Transport to…
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Authentic 1970s makeover for Blackpool ‘Balloon’ No. 715

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Sam Hewitt

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2nd September 2019

BLACKPOOL ‘Balloon’ car No. 715 has undergone a partial repaint at Rigby Road depot into authentic 1970s livery with full green cab surrounds, complete with period advertising. On one side it carries an advert for CIS Insurance (pictured), while on the other is a classic advert for Blackpool Zoo. The Fylde Transport Trust-owned car has also…
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Blackpool ‘Coronation’ on test after two-year absence

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Sam Hewitt

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26th February 2019

PIONEER Charles Roberts’ ‘Coronation’ car No. 304 made its first runs along Blackpool’s famous promenade in more than two years on December 11 as work to return the 1952-built single decker to service with Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours (BHTT) continues. The car, which was restored for the TV series Salvage Squad in 2002, was in action…
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