My First Time on the Blackpool Trams!

[@stuartbroome1258]

You are a Star G, getting up to show us the trams. Really enjoyed it, pity it wasn't warmer for you. 🎉

[@GLovesTrains]

Thanks 😊

[@TravelSoGood]

I love Blackpool. We used to holiday there a lot when I was a kid. I remember the old classic trams with their random designs where it seemed no two trams were ever the same.

[@SamsVlogstrainsmore]

Nice vlog on the Blackpool tramway G. I’ve ridden all the routes except the north station one however I am visiting that in a few weeks when I have holiday to Blackpool booked.

[@GLovesTrains]

Awesome, have a great holiday!

[@WheelsonRails728]

With those views through the tram's windows, I was thinking "Here's another fine mesh G's gotten us into!" 😎

[@stephenmcculley7]

The North Euston was built in the early days of the railways. Passengers between London and Scotland would change at Fleetwood for a boat up to Scotland and the North Euston was a stop off point.

[@markstramtrainbuscapades1729]

Yeah, Fleetwood's builder Sir Peter Hesketh Fleetwood figuared that Shap would be unassalible by train, so people would use his Preston & Wyre Railway to reach Fleetwood, spend a night at the North Euston, then board a boat for Ardrossen and then a tain to Glasgow. Trouble was, only a few years later, Stephenson conquered Shap and the West Clast Main Line was born!

[@StuartBleasdale-z9k]

We could have had a real WCML, the ferry from Fleetwood to Peil Island and then up the Cumberland coast to Carlisle, or to Port Patrick for Stranraer and up the Ayrshire coast, pretty, but not quick 😉

[@bobbythedesertwalker594]

That was such a beautiful beach! The fog frames it perfectly. 😎

[@GLovesTrains]

Atmospheric I've heard 😀

[@randomroveruk6715]

I just managed to miss the Illuminations this year, because I was there a few days too early. I did, however, see most of the displays set up ready, and tried to video them from the tram in the rain. By the way, I find your channel interesting and your enthusiasm shines through. Thank you!

[@GLovesTrains]

Ah shame! And thanks a lot, I appreciate that 😀

[@AaronD_]

I was there on the first day of the new extension! Nice too see you got to ride the Blackpool Tramway!

[@GLovesTrains]

Awesome!

[@ianbolton9309]

You can't beat a foggie tram ride in Blackpool haha, all jokes aside another fantastic Vblog G thank you very much for talking us with u on your adventures 👍🤗

[@GLovesTrains]

Thanks 😀

[@panzerfaust1945-o2o]

Some great atmospheric shots of the tram in the fog. I believe the extension will be a success. Next year 3,000 civil servants are moving to new offices being built a short walk away from the tram terminus. I foresee quite a few living near the tramway using the tram to get to work. A new college is also planned with thousands of students expected to enrol.

[@blackpoolsteve6217]

The reason the trams aren't serving north station after 7pm is simply due to the fact that with the illuminations currently on it was felt that it would be very difficult to get the trams across the road onto the new extension plus the trams do get very busy during the illuminations.

[@bobbobby9798]

Will they reopen the service, when the illuminations end? Or will the general lack of passengers keep it shut.

[@birdsbodger]

The way your eyes lit up when you saw those Tardises ( or is it Tardi 😂) was a joy to behold! I was near Southport last year and we could the Blackpool Tower miles away. Another one on my Bucket List I've not seen! Have a great week!

[@GLovesTrains]

Thanks! Tardi lol 😂

[@barriewillans1250]

Another great vlog. I’m sure there used to be a ferry service from Fleetwood ferry to the IOM, one of the ships was called Bison and there also used to be a hovercraft giving pleasure flights from around about there.

[@tonypritchard1345]

gonna put that on the hit list never done a blackpool tram cheers g

[@GLovesTrains]

Brill no worries 👍

[@Andrewjg_89]

I have to say that the new Blackpool North tram stop looks very nice and brand new. Perhaps Blackpool North railway station should also be redeveloped to make it lot nicer. But overall it’s nice to see trams that terminates just outside the railway station where Wilko’s used to be.

[@panzerfaust1945-o2o]

Northern Trains will not spend any money to do the station up. They are Scrooges. They do not even like passengers bringing their own food to eat on the train.

[@christofsmanlib1385]

You're a breath of fresh air, such a jolly vlog 😃🤗

[@GLovesTrains]

Thanks a lot 😀

[@spark_6710]

I agree 👍

[@paulthomas1317]

Brilliant vlog G! I love riding on the Blackpool trams when I visit my friend who moved to the area last year. 👍🚊

[@GLovesTrains]

Thanks, sounds brilliant!

[@stephenmcculley7]

The Daleks and Dr Who are part of the illuminated tableaux which are between Cabin and Bispham. Certainly worth taking an Illuminations Tour to have a look at them as they are probably the more part of the Illuminations. The tours start at Pleasure Beach and they use either Heritage Trams or Illuminated Trams.

[@GLovesTrains]

Amazing thanks for letting me know 👍

[@Bananaboogiebone]

Brilliant G ! ride the Heritage trams one day and then ferry to Knott end for a coffee :) , that would make a good video . keep up the good work love yr videos G :)

[@GLovesTrains]

Thanks, I may just do that 😀

[@iana6713]

There's nowhere quite like Blackpool, is there?! Glad to see the iconic tramway going from strength to strength with the new extension - I can vaguely remember being taken there on holiday as a child, years before the trams were upgraded with the modern ones. Been back a couple of times since, and I will get down there again. Chuckled when the tram pulled in at the stop at Norbreck - I have stayed in that massive monstrosity of a hotel...!

[@GLovesTrains]

Hahaha I've watched so many videos on that hotel 😂

[@iana6713]

@@GLovesTrains Yes, it has a certain... reputation 😂

[@watsonwatt7984]

Great vlog as always G and you will definitely have to return for the illuminations and a long time i went to Blackpool for the Dr who Exhibition and when you are next in London go to Earls Court Underground Station as there is a police box outside the station

[@GLovesTrains]

Thanks, I did see the police box down there a few years back 😀

[@dpld70]

Brilliant video 🚊 😊

[@GLovesTrains]

Thanks!

[@kkrispy2009P]

Great vlog love the new trams and Talbot road

[@GLovesTrains]

Thanks, the trams are great!

[@AlasdairMacCaluim]

I can’t believe this is your first time in the Blackpool trams!!!

[@ReubenAshwell]

Brilliant video G, I've been on the Blackpool trams, they're quite good, I like how they use heritage trams on it as well. And yes I call it a train station and always have called it a train station.

[@GLovesTrains]

Thanks, and yes in everyday conversation train station is used 👍

[@Daniel-x2r8t]

​Can you do tram versing in Blackpool

[@KirbyONeilDJSpeed]

The early Bird gets the early tram, it did look really cold out there, But your Warm heart let us see Blackpool in different light , we stayed in place called "Gala Glen holiday Park" and it was freezing it was to Dangerous to go to the sea front, those were the days. thanks for another great Vlog G , hope you had a good day take Care

[@GLovesTrains]

Oh noes it will be cold cold cold again soon!

[@stuartrawson5057]

Fantastic vlog on the Blackpool trams G they are a nice ride but I still prefer the older trams with all the different designs i also need to ride the extension

[@GLovesTrains]

Thanks, going to try ride the heritage trams next time 👍

[@htt232101]

Great one this week. I haven't been to Blackpool in ages 😂 last time I went I must have been 10, I'm 36 now 😂😂. I don't remember trams back then but I was really young.

[@GLovesTrains]

Haha its still good ol blackpool 👍

[@geoffreyhansen8543]

It's great to see you do a tram video. Keep up the great work.

[@GLovesTrains]

Thanks!

[@christianpatton1852]

What a lovely trip along the coast at Blackpool love the fog in the air very atmospheric thanks for the ride.

[@markstramtrainbuscapades1729]

Been riding Blackpool trams since I was 5, back in 1972! Very different tramway back then, and of course, it was then the only tramway on the UK mainland! You'll have to go on a Heritage tram next!

[@dansrandomvideos2515]

Hopefully by the next visit the heritage operation will have returned to form. Due to the depot issues, it hasn't been too good this year.

[@ewanmarshall2010]

Out of all the modern day tram systems in the UK, the Blackpool Trams is the only one I’m yet to go on G 🙂 I’ve seen them in person back in June 2015 but yet to get on one!

[@ReecesTrains]

Great vlog, G! Never been on the Blackpool Trams, but I have been up towards Norbreck for an event sometime back. The views on the promenade are lovely as always!

[@GLovesTrains]

Thanks Reece, I've watched lots of review videos on that hotel 😂

[@KarenLancs]

@@GLovesTrains Norbreck is a Britannia hotel, a bit tired and dated these days. Better value out there x

[@D_Loves_Trains]

Great video G those trams look nice, you should try the ones in Nottingham

[@GLovesTrains]

I'd love to one day 👍

[@MichaelSebastianTodd]

i really enjoyed watching this i visited Blackpool last wednesday as i do everytime i go up North & its nice to see the trams no go to North station & the first thing i did was check out the extention as i arrived on the train but its a shame the trams dont go up to the station after 7pm anyway i visited Fleetwood while i was on my day trip in Blackpool its a lovely town & 40p is a bit steep for the loos i recommend riding the Knott End ferrry as i rode that ferry for the first time too which i never done before & the trams is a great network but i think theres room for improvements & a day ticket is good vale as you can use it on Blackpool Transport buses aswell brilliant vlog as always

[@GLovesTrains]

Thanks Michael, glad you enjoyed the Knott end ferry 😀

[@davidhamm7909]

I last went on Blackpool trams in 1992. They were all traditional trams then. I know that it’s a working transport system rather than a heritage line but it’s not the same with these modern trams. I loved the ride to Fleetwood especially going past the Fisherman’s Friend factory (I love to suck a Fisherman’s Friend 😂) when you can taste rather than smell the produce.

[@tazareal]

Have you visited Crich Tramway Village in Derbyshire? Beside being a recreated village, it's loaded to the gills with trams. Also a good excuse to stop by Whatstandwell and the Cromford canal.

[@iana6713]

Crich is brilliant - I went there a few years ago and managed to ride a Glasgow tram, which has family significance to me as my granny on my mum's side was born and raised in the city. It was fun.

[@GLovesTrains]

Not heard of it up until now tbh!

[@savvyboy3307]

I seen your video's for the first time last week when your walked from Wigan to Crosby. You walked through my street in Skelmersdale and I watched a few more vids. They are really good😊😊

[@GLovesTrains]

Aw thanks very much!

[@Thornaby37]

Brilliant vlog riding the Blackpool trams 👍 If you do tram Versing in Blackpool, the heritage trams have different stops to the modern ones (due to the platform height on the modern tram stops)

[@GLovesTrains]

Ah interesting thanks for letting me know 😀

[@neilrobinson9806]

Love the vids keep up the good work lass❤

[@ianzthingz1]

Lovely vlog, G, not been to Blackpool for a while, defo need to change that, be well x

[@GLovesTrains]

Thanks, ye go back Blackpool 😀

[@robineasby5328]

😅Great video , again G. Those trams look really smart. Must admit though the old ones had a bit more character about them. Thanks for pisting.

[@GLovesTrains]

Thanks!!

[@Worldwithkaren]

Most of the stops are request stops, but I think they all stop at North Pier and Cleveleys.

[@GLovesTrains]

Thanks 😀

[@KarenLancs]

A reet good video again. I go to Blackpool a lot, but never done the trams like you. Very quiet when you started as lots out till early hours around the bars, so be catching up on sleep...Best wishes x

[@GLovesTrains]

Very true! Thanks, and yourself 😀

[@michaelkobylko2969]

It's not in the UK, but the Belgian coastal tram is well worth a ride. Takes about three hours and runs almost the whole length of the Belgian coast.

[@GLovesTrains]

Sounds beautiful!

[@spark_6710]

WOW !! That sounds amazing !! I've never known that there was a tram travel that long !!? Whoa !! 😮👍👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💞

[@barvdw]

Quite a few times, it's not exactly along the beach, but through a parallel street, still, the few bits along the dunes are very pretty.

[@sardonicus1966]

Big electricity pylon 🤣🤣

[@abunnycalledSimon]

I love how enthusiastic you are ❤

[@GLovesTrains]

Thanks 😀

[@colinvespa4709]

I'm suprised you've never been on them before, I've been on them since I was a teenager and remembered the old style ones which gave solid service over the years and the new one seemed ok just takes some getting used to and I rode the special trip to the North Station extension before it opened up to the public. I've driven trams for 10 years in a museum setting, sadly no longer due to circumstances, I can easily drive it again as it's just like riding a bike. 😊

[@GLovesTrains]

Aw shame you no longer ride them, sounds brilliant tho!

[@carlwilson1772]

Another brilliant video. I used to take my eldest son to Blackpool to go to the Dr Who mueum. He is now 27!

[@GLovesTrains]

I remember the doctor who place! 😀

[@ianfox6106]

I loved the Tardis shoes you wore in a previous video ages ago.

[@traceyabbott193]

We went from the tower right up to Fleetwood ferry, it was interesting as never been up that far

[@stevewareing8525]

Loved the video "G" True story for you. The North Euston Hotel. 1978: Fleetwood Open Sea fishing competition (from the beach). Yours's truly as a 16 year old fishing with my father and two Uncles got in the prizes and the weights were good. At the prize presentations when they read out the results in reverse order they got closer and closer to the top prize. Got to the top five and my Uncle Ted disappeared to the bar. He returned with the drinks but instead of the coke I was expecting he'd bought me a Half pint of beer! On that day I had my first half pint of beer. PS: I took third place and got a Decanter and Glass set that I gave to Mum (God rest her soul) 44 years later and I can remember it better than what I did last week. 🤔.

[@shaunepearson8336]

Great video of Blackpool trams, just done the same journeys today as well and finished it off by raiding Harry Ramsdens.

[@GLovesTrains]

Thanks, sounds great!

[@SlickerVideo]

Great video. Thanks

[@GLovesTrains]

Thanks!

[@anthonygiglio9860]

Fantastic Video G I Enjoyed It😊

[@GLovesTrains]

Thanks 😀

[@MrGreatplum]

Great video, G! North station looks shiny and new but why haven’t they got rid of that temporary red fencing - looks so messy!

[@GLovesTrains]

Didn't notice it tbh 😂

[@moonramshaw1982]

I live in Fleetwood and its a shame it was foggy cos the views across Morecambe bay to the lake district are amazing.

[@GLovesTrains]

Sounds lovely!

[@TransportVloggerIan]

11:46 I am with you G, need to get to Blackpool myself before all of the electric buses come into play

[@GLovesTrains]

Ooo fun!

[@ElijahsTransport]

Great video!

[@GLovesTrains]

Thankss!

[@welcomeherelena]

Great channel and nice video,👍800👈it was a pleasure to watch.😊

[@GLovesTrains]

Thanks!

[@michaelbruchas6663]

Don’t you hate those wraps over the windows on some trams?

[@dorsetmassive]

Another excellent vlog G. I was thinking maybe you should change your KZbin name to GLovesTrainsPlanesCoachesBoatsandTrams.😊

[@ktipuss]

8:35 At the way things are going, the price of visiting a loo will be such that they will put in a credit card swiper as well as a coin slot. Good news for tourists coming to Sydney (NSW): the toilets at the new metro stations (and at most stations in fact) are all FREE!

[@rachelcarre9468]

Subscribed!

[@GLovesTrains]

Cheers!

[@michellebell5092]

Weren’t they going to extend the Tram to Blackpool South Station. ? I visited Blackpool Tower last Autumn (the week of Strictly but wanted to do the Blackpool Rounder . So got a train to Blackpool South , bus to the city centre then walked from the tower North Sfation . 😊

[@GLovesTrains]

Don't think I've heard anything about that, just the north station extention I heard about

[@Meryt4973]

Was here a couple of weeks ago. After the Tower my favourite thing to do is ride the trams :)

[@Anonymoususer_8823]

The new Blackpool North tram stop opposite to Blackpool North railway station looks really nice. Maybe the railway station should also be re-developed to make the railway station much better than it currently is. And to make the town centre lot better and cleaner. I still would like to go to Blackpool.

[@StuartBleasdale-z9k]

Trams and beach ⛱, you could also try VER in Brighton.

[@shanehall98]

The trams look very attractive aswell as the new Hoilday Inn.

[@reu28]

You should try "seaton tramway" down in east devon, it runs along side the river axe.

[@GLovesTrains]

Sweet!

[@mikegreig3338]

Edinburgh trams go along by the sea for a wee bit to Newhaven, you’ve been on it 😆

[@GLovesTrains]

Don't remember that bit 😂

[@stuartharris2165]

You should have gone a heritage tour on one of the old trams, perhaps next time you visit!

[@GLovesTrains]

Indeed!

[@dylanmiller473]

Went last weekend and coincidentally stayed at the holiday inn 👍

[@GLovesTrains]

Nice one!

[@jeydoubleyew]

Weird seeing the prom deserted. And I was in Blackpool last Thursday and walking past The Big One you instantly wish you was in the park 😭😭and I also never venture north either.

[@paulcox7700]

The new trams are 001 to 016 017 and 018 were added to the new extension to Blackpool North terminal

[@markstramtrainbuscapades1729]

The Doctor Who lights have been around since 2007, when David Tennent switched on the lights. They were originally more extensive, initially on Central Promenade, featuring The Tenth Doctor & Martha with various villains. 2008 saw Martha replaced by Donna but they were reduced when Tennent ceased to be The Doctor, with just the TARDIS and Daleks retained!

[@strongbow310]

Didnt expect to see you in fuertaventura

[@spark_6710]

I love trams !! I wish if you had more trams in England & Wales like many European countries do !! That would make our trips more easy !! Much easier on slopes / hills ,you got too many hilly stony roads there !! Haha ! I love Wales & England. I am planning my 3rd trip there ,this time w my mom ,but she's disabled, so it is really difficult to plan our trips there ! 💜🥁🐉🎤🎶🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿💕💞

[@GLovesTrains]

Haha yeah we have a few tram networks dotted about, there's buses everywhere though 😂

[@alexfirth]

Tyne and Wear Metro runs along the sea briefly (albeit light rail, not a tram)!

[@GLovesTrains]

Might give it a go one day 👍

[@stephenmcculley7]

012 with the dreaded contravision over the windows. When will public transport operators realise that windows are for looking out of, not advertising.

[@michaelbruchas6663]

Thanks!

[@GLovesTrains]

Thanks a lot Michael!

[@michaelbruchas6663]

@@GLovesTrains We need to fund you a trip to the US or Canada. The Canadian VIA long haul trains are a bit nicer than some of Amtrak, our regional networks of trains vary all over the 50 states - compared to yours in the UK.

[@stephenmcculley7]

I tend to find that phone signal in the main area (North Pier/Tower/Central Pier) tends to be fairly poor, so these day I find it easier to just use a paper ticket.

[@jacobporrett]

Tramtastic G

[@GLovesTrains]

Thanks Jacob 😀

[@bob-seek-destroy-sd1708]

Hi G, have you heard of the new Belfast grand Central Station it's absolutely spectacular I highly recommend travelling first class on the enterprise its a locomotive hauled train to Dublin Connolly its a beautiful train and a beautiful journey, at the end of October there will be an hourly service I recommend travelling on the enterprise as opposed to the railcars they will be using to supplement the enterprise, you will love the enterprise its awesome

[@GLovesTrains]

Thanks I definitely would love to do that 😀

[@stephenmcculley7]

Illumination Switch On is usually the Friday after the August Bank Holiday. The Illuminations are on until Early January, so there is still time to stay for a few days.

[@SGMiner21]

10:14 I guess you aren't the only one from the Wigan riding the Blackpool trams, Wallace and Gromit are there too!

[@GLovesTrains]

Lol didn't know they was from Wigan tbh 😂

[@DarrenGregg-j3e]

I wish i knew what was so fascinating aboutvtrams and trains.

[@shedontanks]

Trains and trams are bloody brilliant pal

[@DarrenGregg-j3e]

@@shedontanks In what way?

[@shedontanks]

@DarrenGregg-j3e aesthetics, noise, mechanics, geography.... you either instinctively connect with it or you don't, and we don't need to justify it to you or anybody else.

[@DarrenGregg-j3e]

@@shedontanks Wow, so defensive. That's speaks volumes. All in said was I don't understand it. You're reacting the way I did when people said they couldn't understand my Dr who obsession as a teenager.

[@andydredlox8686]

Should of gone to the tram museum and a ride on a heritage tram...👍

[@DonConstance]

"no other teams in the UK run along the seafront" Mr. Volks from Brighton would like a word 😉

[@panzerfaust1945-o2o]

Is it classed as a tram system though?

[@samleary713]

U Try Sheffield Trams Next Got Tram-Train To Rotherham/Parkgate On Network Rail

[@dazlebluefrogify]

Blackpool the day trip of my" yesteyears" as a kid in manchester we would go up for a day out with my mum and dad back in the 70's remember being told by my mum i got lost once when i followed the donkeys on the beach i was about 4 /5 at the time 😂also remembered the trams were doubledecker and green and white ,like you never went on one till i went with a couple of mates when i was about 14,never went north iether always straight to the amusements park😂

[@GLovesTrains]

Haha great stuff! And yeah was great to go up the other way for once 😂

[@jimbolucky8088]

Always wanted to ride the western train tram during the illuminations. Why don’t you ride one of the illuminated trams in the illuminations one day?

[@GLovesTrains]

Would love to!

[@markstramtrainbuscapades1729]

The lights always switch on, on the Friday after August Bank Holiday.

[@GLovesTrains]

I must remember this! 😂

[@helloahla239]

If you like trams alongside the sea you have to ride the Belgian Coast tram (which is also the longest tram route in Europe) :)

[@GLovesTrains]

I'll pop it on the to do list!

[@harveyfleming9572]

strictly come dancing is going to blackpool on saturday the 16th of november

[@ChristopherPin]

I've mentioned this on your previous video 😅 but I'll be going to Blackpool this Saturday I don't know how true this is but apparently some of the older trams (the ones you typically see on postcards) are still in use but on rare occasions Did you get any chips by the way, any recommendations if you did for me on Saturday 😄

[@GLovesTrains]

I actually didn't get any in the end. Last year we tried a tofu-ish and chips from Papas if that's your kind of thing (can't remember how much it was tho 😂)

[@ChristopherPin]

@@GLovesTrains yeah I'm aware of them, I tried them when I went earlier in the year, I had the same thing, I liked them 😊 well I'm vegan too, I actually tried it because of your blackpool video I still think no catch in Brighton is better 😊 If I try them again or anywhere else I can let you know But I'll probably be full from avantis 1st class menu so I can tell you what that is like I think there's some new things on there what's not just a salad 🥗

[@GLovesTrains]

​@@ChristopherPinoh yeah we may have actually discussed that before 😂. And cool let me know if there's anything other than a salad lol!

[@ChristopherPin]

@@GLovesTrains no worries, I don't expect you to remember everything I put in a comment 😊 I'll let you know what I try probably in your next video now 😊

[@andywillis2650]

Seems strange that the last tram of the day was at 9.25 AM !!

[@davidaarthur]

7.15 Ex-tram-i-nate!

[@MikeGoodwin-x4p]

Tram in Manchester maybe the whole network in a day

[@SUK2293]

The Wigan to The Blackpool with knickers on yer 'ead?