Sunday was a lovely busy day with 765 back in service and 6 on training duties. The 2 cars are seen here passing at Depot. This scene will only be possible twice more (27th and 28th) before 6 goes to Beamish and when it returns, 765 will be gone. Who knows what will happen after the 2010 season yet so this could very well be the end of an era. 765 and 6 have been the sole passenger cars since 600 went demic in 1997. 13 years!!! (L53 doesn't count, by the way).
Depot Dalek - Martin in refurbished condition on patrol outside the shop today while heavy cleaning took place inside the depot. It is planned to have a Depot Dalek this year for that extra bit of lunatic PR.
And finally . . .what we've all been waiting for. 752 has the last of its bulbs tested as it is being prepared to be Heaton Park's first illuminated Tram and the first in the Manchester area since ??? Interestingly one of the team behind 752's new role was responsible in part for 752's sister car, grinder 2 being illuminated at Crich way back in the 1960s. Hmmm.
Looking forward to this weekend already.
Check www.heatonparktramway.org.uk for latest info and possible running order.
John
Firstly can I just say how much I have enjoyed reading this blog just recently.
ReplyDeleteI am a former member of the tramway from awhile ago now(joined at 14 left at 16 now 31).
Just recently I have been thinking of rejoining. Unfortunately I cannot make this Sunday, so was wondering if I joined on the day could I attend the members event on Saturday.
Martin (Martin.Bryan@gmail.com)