Tramtown Blackpool

[@6522BLACKJACK]

Been on this myself and it reminded me of when i was a little boy my dad took me round the tram shed and i have been in love with the Blackpool trams ever since - just hope they don't make it like York railway museum as that to clean and there's no life in the exhibit's.... keep them running.... every time I'm in Blackpool i will be booking on this tour... Also Jane Cole is a great lady and the best thing to have happened to Blackpool Transport - used to be my boss on virgin west coast -

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Jane is a big fan of my photography. Not sure if she watched this channel, however. Maybe.

[@6522BLACKJACK]

Hi Steven, thankyou for the reply, Its a great thing that health and safety hasn't stopped these visits as being a working yard etc, I'd like to have been able to spend more time looking round next time i visit and I'm even going to book Drive a tram experience in 2022. keep up the good work. Tony

[@dancedecker]

I can assure you, that if Bryan Lindop has absolutely anything to do with it, which he most certainly currently does, it will not be a "stuffed and mounted" museum in any shape or form. He knows that things deteriorate if left static, plus they can earn FAR more out on the track than sat looking shiny in a hall. And I totally agree with you about Jane Cole. Between Jane and Bryan, and the excellent band of volunteers, in my humble opinion, they could not be in better hands. Cheers.

[@Testedecazzo]

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[@user-pw3tr1xg2x]

Very interesting to see the Trams. Nice to see the historical Trams being preserved .Will have to visit on my next trip to Blackpool.🚊

[@SF59GJF]

Excellent, enjoyed loads

[@kennethbrown1026]

Hi I loved the video as in my time I can remember going on some of them when I was a kid I love Blackpool since I was a kid an in 50 years going to Blackpool I never got to the tram depot will next year.

[@DisneyMarkUK]

It’s wonderful to see so many of the classics still alive! I hope the rocket can be back in service one day.

[@lewiss_Roblox__videos_and_more]

I've been there on 15th it so amazing to see all trams hiden

[@lukeframpton3671]

Keeping the history alive love the old trams we have the water cress line down our way

[@johngilder6867]

Probably the best video of warts and all Blackpool trams. Your passion for Blackpool is obvious. Keep up the good work,

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks, will do!

[@jamesyoung1078]

A true classic video, between your sunsets, starling flying and Blackpool history you never fail to amaze me.

[@derekross6741]

Thanks for your video I love to see the old trams they are part of the history of Blackpool so keep up the great work all the best for the future

[@Dubya-]

Fascinating history, the vintage trams should be saved for all to enjoy.

[@medwaymodelrailway7129]

What a wonderful Christmas upload you done.Thanks for sharing.

[@medwaymodelrailway7129]

Thanks very much for replying to my comment. Have a Great Christmas see you in the New year. Take Care & Stay Safe.

[@petelaycock2842]

Great history that must be preserved. Thanks, Stephen.

[@trevordance5181]

Amazing to see the 'train' tram still in the livery of ABC Weekend Television, considering that particular ITV company ceased broadcasting in 1968.

[@paulinebryan4865]

Absolutely brilliant ..used to stay in hotel in Wellington Road a few minutes away

[@carolsmith6012]

Brilliant video, I loved the shake and rattle , the noise the trams made rattling down the prom

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

I do love the sound of the old trams. At least you could hear them coming, unlike the modern ones!

[@kkrispy2009P]

Love the old trams thanks 4 sharing Stephen

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks pal.

[@aristahenriot7450]

Really interesting., i knew where the trams went when they had finished work for the day but never knew all that took place inside xxxx

[@brianhiggins3090]

Wow what an amazing interesting video about the old trams, I remember seing the rocket one as a child in the 60s, my brother and I couldn't believe it a rocket on rails. Brings back some very good memories thanks for sharing this Stephen, I'm definitely making a donation to this worthy cause.👍

[@Thurlby99]

Great vlog Stephen loads of interesting facts about the old trams and the history of them.

[@Wheels-Wheels-Wheels]

Fascinating video. Will no doubt be working my way through your Blackpool videos.

[@steveward60]

Wonderful memories of Blackpool trams from my childhood holidays every year in the 50's & 60's Great when they went all around the streets Best trip I loved south pier to fleetwood mother always brought Irish linen from the market there

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@alanratcliffe230]

Wonderful journey back in time there,really enjoyed remember the rocket,fisherman's friend team during our visits to the illuminations back in the day, love watching you depictions of Blackpool

[@djdashcam6294]

Another lovely video! I have been on one of depot tours and several of the tram tours and they are very good and interesting.

[@suegosling414]

Another great video Stephen something different again,!Thankyou really enjoyed it 😁😁😘

[@watchingtheworldgoby2118]

Very interesting to watch. Great to hear all the history😊

[@michaelhealey9538]

8:20, the tram that looks like a bus is a Centenary tram built in the mid 80s by East Lancs Coachbuilders. It's pretty much a bus but with tram wheels & a pantograph 🙂

[@supersprinter1564]

Always take a trip to tram depot on a visit to blackpool its sad to see the old track bed no longer in service

[@paulcrowther7736]

That was a really interesting tour of the tram town.

[@john111257]

Stephen , Steve..omg whatever...this is fantastic

[@ianbenson21]

MY dad was a fan of the tram shed and also the trams.... Again great vids thanks

[@richardwilliams2794]

all your work is great)))))))))))))) happy Christmas keep up the great work Richard and Anna

[@tommyaindow6840]

Hi stephen. I remember the balloon trams in the early 80's. They had a musty smell and the light bulbs inside were very dull. Also remember the hold ups due to the trolleys coming off the high wire. It's videos like this that keep us all young.. once again, another great video👍

[@simplyblackpool]

This is your best video yet! You need to get more "Access All Areas"!

[@simplyblackpool]

Also interviewing sensible people is pretty good.

[@aggedane]

i used to be an electrician here years ago, i helped restore the western train, 17:02 you can see my old locker on the left with the black chaos star on it XD

[@juliec70]

Ty Stephen for a very interesting video love the old trams 😊

[@edwarddown448]

always interesting videos Stephen keep up the good work you are appreciated

[@paulgalleyblackpool]

Hi Stephen, just wanted to say a huge thank you for coming down and visiting us, you are welcome any time. It's a beautiful video and has helped us so much on so many fronts. What you are doing for Blackpool with your camera is amazing but best of all you are a great chap in your own right.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Paul. I arrange to come back again for an update!

[@davidoakley3812]

Very interesting video you learn somtnew everyday your videos are doing Blackpool proud great stuff look forward to seeing your next one 👍👍👍

[@christinemckay5949]

How very interesting! Aww brings back such memories of me being a kid, I remember the rocket and the boat and the train ❤ this sort of reminds me of the boneyard in Vegas! xx

[@holmesjunction]

Hi, thanks for the tour. 6:10 - If I'm not mistaken, the machine is a 'tyre turning lathe', used to make sure the tyre is 'round' (no bumps) and the correct profile (so the wheel stays on the track). The machine for changing tyres usually had a ring of heaters (gas or electric) on the floor, but I couldn't see one (or, it could be used to rotate the wheels so you can find the valve to blow the tyre up? ;-) ) Keep up the good work and Merry Christmas to you and your viewers! 🎄

[@dancedecker]

You are absolutely correct. The gas ring was right next to the lathe, but as it is situated at ground level, it wasn't as obvious as it might have been, but it is definitely there.

[@scottstrails9369]

Again..another great video!Nostalgia value in this place and the trams is really really good with those trams storing many many memories from countless numbers of passengers over the years .Hope to visit here one day and take in the atmosphere..please keep the vids going…top man!

[@donpedroelpaso]

Their should be a museum with them great trams restored & Saved forever . Great video . Let's hope you get some great investors to save this Heritage. ❤

[@anncapell3982]

We used to stay at Mrs Howarth's.. the white boarding house next to tram depot. My brother (8) used to disappear into the tram shed to watch the guys working. Every night during Illuminations each tram would toot at us all waiting outside the house. Thanks for showing us 💖

[@tomgirldouble3249]

That was really interesting, love the old trams.🤗

[@Robertonnz]

Great video. I have always been a fan of buses. In Liverpool when I was little, I was fascinated by buses. The Atlantean was/is my favourite. Can I say, you are a very good commentator on your channel.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Rob. I've never been a bus/tram spotter, but I do have a love for the vintage trams. They are very important to Blackpool.

[@davidhughes2901]

hi loved the tram nostalgia . interesting to hear you say that the tram from lytham to blackpool was stopped in the 30s there is a film by guy jones of a tram going from lytham to blackpool in 1903 about 10 min long also a film of people on holiday in blackpool in 1904 it was even busy then . love your video's keep up the good work

[@scottstrails9369]

Thanks

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thank you so much!

[@paulapplegate9585]

Swam in the baths once. Absolutely freezing. We lived originally nearby. Wyngarth hotel. No longer there. Now part of that big club on the prom. Great work. Keep it up

[@bernielucas6497]

Great video of all the old trams.remember seeing the rocket back in old days with the baot and train.nice to see them all again 👌👍

[@Just_Phil_]

Quite possibly my favourite of your videos. If I ever get back to Blackpool I will very much like to go on the tour.

[@MrStargeezer]

Love the trams Stephen used to get on them at the top off Lytham Road terminus and they went down the middle. I used to get off at station road. It was amazing how they got over that hump bridge. Can remember getting my bike wheel stuck in them opposite post office on Abingdon Street Great filming again takes me back to when I worked in the tram sheds in Sheffield on Queens Road as they look all the same type of Depot

[@robc9845]

Great Vlog Stephen,don’t think I’ve seen a video give so much detail to what’s going on behind closed doors,great stuff that Blackpool Heritage trams let you show so much,think that new frame is for 704.

[@andywright3450]

Hey mate great vlog love all of the trams thanks for showing us 💯😊

[@wendyjones2351]

Hi Stephen thank you for another great video as always I love trams so much history I always like going on the heritage trams when I go to Blackpool that place is massive very nice take care xx

[@moonagedaydream4489]

Yahoooo!! 26k congratulations Stephen, you are doing so well, I'm really happy for you. That was such an amazing video, I absolutely love trams, used to think it would be great fun to be a clippie on the old trams. I could just see myself shouting out "hold on tight, plenty of room on top" Oooh missus!! 🤣🤣 xx

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Ha ha :-)))

[@tonymaries1652]

My uncle used to drive the trams, and my aunt was a clippie, before they emigrated to Canada.

[@tram1116]

If you are from Western Europe and want to see exotic trams, the nearest place you may visit is Blackpool. The tram system is worth a visit anyway with traditional cars particularly taken care of.

[@martindoman6385]

Absolutely fascinating video!

[@leeholden8658]

When I visited Blackpool on a 7 day holiday with my brother when I was 15 (brother 13) with no parents to tie us down and we had the freedom of Blackpool I took pictures of the trams in there. As far as I can remember there were a lot more illuminated trams back then (1983) including the Rocket,Ship and Train. I’m fairly sure there was a Phantom of the Opera one.

[@stephenkelly1887]

Fantastic video. Well done. Thank you

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Many thanks!

[@1701_FyldeFlyer]

I used to love travelling on those Spivs (Coronation Tram) that I used to let all the others go past so I could ride them. The trailer cars were cool as well. The BBC used to have their own dedicated tram to televise the illuminations as well. Saw it in a sorry state in the shed back in the 70s.

[@thesloaneranger1]

I remember so many of these trams from the mid 80s-onwards :) Car #1016 (formerly Glasgow and Paisley) joined the Blackpool Heritage fleet a few years ago for resto - its good that these guys accept classics from across the country to save and preserve for us all to enjoy

[@dancedecker]

Yes and Paisley 16/ Glasgow 1016 ,was shown in the body shop, next to the shot of the skeletal Balloon 704. Stephen said it was one of two Lytham trams they had, but in fact the nearer the camera one in blue is the only surviving Lytham car. The body nearer the back wall, was in fact Paisley 16.

[@thesloaneranger1]

@@dancedecker I had a feeling I had spotted it, so thanks for confirming that :) My Dad is the big tram fan, but all those years of listening to him have rubbed off on me lol!

[@dancedecker]

@@thesloaneranger1 Yes, tram fan disease has a tendency to be contagious. Currently the only cure known to man, is an occasional "fix" of a tour of Tram Town. Fortunately, these are now available. LoL.

[@thesloaneranger1]

@@dancedecker My dad has alzheimers these days, so connecting over trams, steam locomotives and classic cars is always a winner for us. I may just get him to agree to take a trip down to Tram Town in the new year... god knows it will make a change from Bo'ness for me lol! I hope you have a great Christmas :D

[@dancedecker]

@@thesloaneranger1 I am.sorry to hear that about your dad. Yes I would think a mooch around the depot and works would be most helpful and enjoyable for him, from what you say. I am always amazed as one of the guides, just how fascinated visitors that aren't tram enthusiasts are with it all, so imagine how much more enjoyable it would be to someone who is interested. I wish the very same to you and your father too. I hope you are able to enjoy the festivities whilst keeping safe and well The guides look forward to welcoming you and your father to our little Tram Town project in the not too distant future. Seasons greetings.

[@alancurtis1388]

great video keeping blackpool tram history alive

[@kevstraw1812]

Super interesting video Stephen! I used to stay at the New Oak Lea Hotel on Lytham Road, and the trams used to wake me up every morning on their way out. My holidays in Blackpool as a kid wasn't complete without hearing them trundling in and out of that garage. Great memories, and a thoroughly interesting video!

[@briansmith-stewart]

Do they still run today as all you see modern trams up and down I used to travel up and down everyday when on holiday can somebody tell me why they don't run anymore.

[@lisawaterhouse7448]

Hi Stephen. Thanks for that. Great video. Really interesting 🤨

[@carolecarr1064]

That was great! Thank you! 😊

[@MrVxrman]

Liked and saved straight away 👏🏻

[@maxinesmith437]

That was so interesting! We were lucky enough to go on the open air tram in San Francisco, it was very exciting and the conductor was delighted to hear i was from Blackpool 🤣

[@DIDCOTTWIST]

Me and my brother stayed with our family in the Royal Windsor guest house in the mid 1990's and had the view looking out down Bolton street across to that depot and watched each morning while we stayed there the trams going out through the tram wash.

[@paulbingham8921]

i remember the rocket tram when i was a child are they going to recommission it would be fantastic to see it working again

[@leecollins3592]

used to love the Trams do you remember the riverboat tram ? we used to stay in a Band B up by one of the Railway stations and the landlady's husband drove trams they used to tell me as a 4 yr old kid he was an astronaut because he drove the rocket tram would love to know if they are still around

[@dancedecker]

The Blackpool Belle was withdrawn in the late seventies/ early eighties and was bought by an American tram museum. Sadly they mostly dismantled it fir spares, but I believe it does survive in some greatly cut down form. The "Rocket" or "Tramnik One" as it was originally called, was shown to survive at "Tram Town" in the video.

[@davidscott9483]

That video was very interesting Steve, I didn't realise that there's so many different teams , must of been delightful to of had the privalidge to do a video from the depot

[@Rico1052]

Really enjoyed that trip round tramtown, I’m originally from Burnley so know Blackpool well, but now up north east for last 23 years. We get down on coach trips to Parkhouse hotel but not last 2 years with covid. Love your videos, very informative.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks.

[@Denjwj]

Hi Stephen, a most interesting video of the tram depot, thank you for doing it, A Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year to you from us down in Wiltshire.

[@fatabelly]

Lytham Road where it all started?… would that be your first “Vee log”? Lol. Always loved your channel Stephen, and it’s because your a normal bloke with a camera or phone. No bullshit, no staged videos, and no “look at me! look at me!!…me me me!” Plus your videos are full of facts and information about one of the most iconic seaside towns here in the UK. Thanks for a great year of content and Merry Christmas mate!

[@michaelcampin1464]

I think we've got a couple of Blackpool trams at the North East Transport Museum in Sunderland

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Nice one. I did briefly visit that place but didn't have time to see everything.

[@blueqeloxxx]

I really enjoyed this vlog.

[@shinychariotdetailing9707]

That was brilliant Stephen i loved that video of the old trams I remember the rocket.

[@welshmanjasonpatrick8607]

Very interesting blackpool tramway

[@goddam9925]

Very Good enjoyed that thanks !!

[@mattb1951]

Very nice tour enjoyed it Thank You junt came home after a week stay in a hotel really nice video camara work spot on

[@dianeshepherd7913]

Loved this video i do like the vintage trams my favorite being the bolton, which i would like to ride, along with the charlie carollie boat tram, i have had a ride on the baloon tram double decker 717 i think the number was.😊

[@martinnorth2680]

That was really interesting!! Great video

[@theabandonedhunter3604]

A very interesting video Sir! I really enjoyed that, I’m a very traditional type person so this was right up my street! Keep up the good work 👍

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@darrellcross8339]

Great job presenting. Really good love it

[@richarddinning6901]

This was a special vlog good to see something completely different you deserve a bafta award for this fantastic content again Stephen 👏.

[@richardjohn7991]

I remember a few episodes of .Salvage Squad. Was restoring a Coronation tram no 304.. Many Moons ago. The episodes of Salvage Squad are on here .Great Vlog Stephen.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks. I'll have a look at those.

[@jonpilling5464]

Great classic trams n history 🍺

[@wendymaddock7705]

Loved this video I will go and have a look xx 😘

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

You should!

[@Shaunsfavourites]

Brilliant again ! Have you seen the two concrete trams in Talbot Square?

[@marilynkennedy8236]

What a lovely idea for a video Stephen. Well done.

[@bit-ef9ct]

Now that's some quality content there Stephen, I'll watch this again later and take it all in. Lucky man getting to go round there. I went not long ago and there was one of your prints of the mirror ball in the reception area

[@tootsy1100]

Absolutely brilliant!!

[@matthewgriffiths8423]

Good to see heritage preservation

[@Kennynwten]

I really enjoy watching your videos

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

🙏

[@1harryrobert]

Blackpool heritage used to do the REAL Tram Driving Experience, where you could actually drive a balloon tram up and down the tramway for a few hours. I'd love to do that. They used to charge a few hundred pounds for the experience. That would go a long way for the roof fund.

[@dancedecker]

I fully agree and I am led to believe, that once we are rid of, or at least better positioned to cope, with this pesky "Kung Flu", they will return to having driving experiences, which as you quite rightly said, would fill the roof fund tin up, that bit quicker.

[@PJL27-02]

Great vlog Stephen, very interesting, I remember the Rocket 🚀 tram from my early days in Blackpool .. Brought back memories

[@stewriley1183]

I was lucky enough to be at the opening event, completely by chance. I wish Brian and the team all the best in succeeding with this, it will really be an asset to the town.

[@williamdonly7966]

What an absolute fantastic video!!! Probably one of the top 10 best videos !! Well done Stephen, very informative video!! Where do the new bombardier trams go now?

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks William. The modern trams go to the new depot at Squires Gate.

[@cosmic4037]

My favorite was the Green Double Decker, i would ride on it many times, preferred trams to the fairground rides. If i lived in Blackpool back then. i would have got a job on the trams.