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16th January 2011

Well, here we are again. This time last year we were frozen to death and having to abandon services - this year its 10 degrees and absolutely chucking it down - open top Tram indeed!

A wonderfully atmospheric shot of 31's headlight shimmering in a puddle!

So apart from the 6 people we carried today what news of everything else?

The big news is HPT 7 (ex Blackpool 619). The ends have been rubbed back and one side has had the rust thoroughly ground off on the metalwork. The decorative metalwork is off the same side and being sanded down. Next job is to extend the trolley pole then painting can begin in earnest from the top down. Target roll out date is the Sunday before Easter. It is not intended to touch the interior roof or attend to the seats at this stage - the ongoing task of varnishing them will continue during the week through the summer.

From top: Don't lean back! The platform gates removed. 619 is no more. Looking every bit the toastrack - metalwork removed. The platform gates are primed.