Blackpool Heritage Tram Enhanced Timetable Weekend 18th February 2023

Trams out today include 700, 707, 717, 648, 680 and 736, seen at various locations along the line.

[@DavidLancstrainspotting]

Fantastic Video mate really nice to see you today

[@StevenHughestransportvideos]

Thanks bud, good to see you also

[@rankepicdino8194]

Bloody hell i never knew the tramline went that far

[@StevenHughestransportvideos]

It's about 11 miles I believe. Certainly the longest ride you will get on a heritage team in the UK

[@leathandrubb]

Nice to see these "out of town" vids away from the centre of Blackpool.

[@StevenHughestransportvideos]

As a local I try to avoid the tourist spots. There are some good locations to film at.

[@Northerner_Transport_Hub]

So Are these on a regular service Or are they just on the additional heritage runs?

[@StevenHughestransportvideos]

These are on additional heritage services

[@Northerner_Transport_Hub]

@Steven Hughes I need to pop up to good old Blackpool preferably away from the touristy bit and film 1 or two. How far north along the coast do they tend to go?

[@StevenHughestransportvideos]

@@Northerner_Transport_Hub the best place to film is near Sandhurst Avenue tram stop as all 6 trams on enhanced days pass here and it's nice and quiet. The next enhanced weekend is in April or there is a big weekend end of May over 3 days

[@oldfatbastad6053]

same colours as the old southend pier electric trains

[@StevenHughestransportvideos]

Very similar yes, if you ever see photos of the Pantograph car at Crich you will see how close they looked.

[@48firefox]

Don't like the pantographs, they spoil the look of trams much prefare the trolley poles, I'm old school don't like modern trams can't see them lasting 60-70 years!

[@StevenHughestransportvideos]

While the trolley poles do look better, the pantograph saves time at turn around and also reduces the risk of dewirements which was a common issue on the route. Of course the trolley should be returned to trams sporting liveries which are pre Pantograph era.

[@damiendye6623]

​​​@@StevenHughestransportvideos poles can be used the old Sheffield system had auto pole reverse equipment. The patent will have long expired now

[@StevenHughestransportvideos]

@@damiendye6623 Blackpool used to have pole reverses too, I think crich still has a working one too. Alas none of Blackpools exist and when you are turning back on a centre loop I don't think the space exists for that.