David's Photographs
Blackpool Business (Trams)
16th July 2007

Photographs of the Blackpool Transport tram fleet.

Most recent photographs from September 2009.

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1924 Blackpool standard tram 147 at The Cabin, September 2009.
1924 Blackpool standard tram 147 at The Cabin, September 2009.
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English Electric "boat" 600 and "balloon" 702 at the North Pier.
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English Electric/Brush "boat car" 600 at the North Pier on a run to Bispham.
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Boat car 602 in Handybus inspired yellow and black livery at the North Pier.
Boat car 602 in Handybus inspired yellow and black livery at the North Pier.
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"Boat car" 604 at the South Pier.
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Open single deck tram 605 at the North Pier, with similar 602 in the background.
Open single deck tram 605 at the North Pier, with similar 602 in the background.
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"Boat Car" 605 at the Central Pier, during the illuminations.
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Brush car 622 in Glyngary Windows advert livery being used for driver training on July 25th 2005.
Brush car 622 in Glyngary Windows advert livery being used for driver training on July 25th 2005.
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During 2006 Brush Car 622 was given this overall advert livery for Pontins, it is seen here at The Tower.
During 2006 Brush Car 622 was given this overall advert livery for Pontins, it is seen here at The Tower.
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Brush Car 623 in traditional application of green and cream at the 2007 Fleetwood Transport festival.
Brush Car 623 in traditional application of green and cream at the 2007 Fleetwood Transport festival.
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Blackpool Transport Brush Car 625 inside the truck shop at the September 2004 depot open day.
Blackpool Transport Brush Car 625 inside the truck shop at the September 2004 depot open day.
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Brush car 626 in overall advert livery for Blackpool Zoo on the North Promenade with a service to Cleveleys.
Brush car 626 in overall advert livery for Blackpool Zoo on the North Promenade with a service to Cleveleys.
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A view inside the tram shed at Blackpool Transport's Rigby Road depot, with trams in a variety of liveries.
A view inside the tram shed at Blackpool Transport's Rigby Road depot, with trams in a variety of liveries.
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Brush car 630 in yellow overall advert livery for Karting2000 on the North Promenade.
Brush car 630 in yellow overall advert livery for Karting2000 on the North Promenade.
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Brush Car 630 heading north away from the Central Pier in 2009 advert livery for Karting2000.
Brush Car 630 heading north away from the Central Pier in 2009 advert livery for Karting2000.
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Brush car 631 in overall advert livery for Walls Ice Cream arriving at North Pier.
Brush car 631 in overall advert livery for Walls Ice Cream arriving at North Pier.
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Brush car 633 approaching the North Pier is made out to represent a fishing boat and advertises Fisherman's Friend.
Brush car 633 approaching the North Pier is made out to represent a fishing boat and advertises Fisherman's Friend.
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Brush car 636 at the depot open day in the Metro livery.
Brush car 636 at the depot open day in the Metro livery.
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A second view inside the tram shed at Rigby Road depot. Trams on view include from the left, Boat Car 602, The Rocket 733, Rail Coach 679 and Brush Car 637.
A second view inside the tram shed at Rigby Road depot. Trams on view include from the left, Boat Car 602, The Rocket 733, Rail Coach 679 and Brush Car 637.
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Brush car 641 at the Pleasure Beach in overall advert livery for Orion Bingo.
Brush car 641 at the Pleasure Beach in overall advert livery for Orion Bingo.
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Brush car 641 in Orion Bingo advert livery at Blackpool Tower.
Brush car 641 in Orion Bingo advert livery at Blackpool Tower.
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Brush 642 shortly after leaving the Cabin on the afternoon of December 31st 2004
Brush 642 shortly after leaving the Cabin on the afternoon of December 31st 2004
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Brush 643 in Grosvenor Casino advert livery between Gynn Square and the Cabin.
Brush 643 in Grosvenor Casino advert livery between Gynn Square and the Cabin.
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Brush 644 has this yellow advert livery for Fleetwood Market, it is seen here approaching the North Pier.
Brush 644 has this yellow advert livery for Fleetwood Market, it is seen here approaching the North Pier.
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Brush 645 in Palm Beach Hotel advert livery on the North Shore.
Brush 645 in Palm Beach Hotel advert livery on the North Shore.
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Centenary Car 645 in Jet2Holidays advert livery approaching the Central Pier.
Centenary Car 645 in Jet2Holidays advert livery approaching the Central Pier.
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Rebuilt East Lancs bodied Brush 646 approaches Talbot Square.
Rebuilt East Lancs bodied Brush 646 approaches Talbot Square.
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Brush 646 again from a window of the Clifton Hotel, behind is English Electric 680.
Brush 646 again from a window of the Clifton Hotel, behind is English Electric 680.
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Brush 647 in central Fleetwood.
Brush 647 in central Fleetwood.
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Centenary Car 647 in B&M Bargains advert livery at the North Pier.
Centenary Car 647 in B&M Bargains advert livery at the North Pier.
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648 was the last East Lancs bodied Brush to be refurbished. It is seen here still in almost original condition at Gynn Square.
648 was the last East Lancs bodied Brush to be refurbished. It is seen here still in almost original condition at Gynn Square.
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A 2007 view of East Lancs rebuilt Brush 648 at the North Pier in advert livery for Vue Cinemas.
A 2007 view of East Lancs rebuilt Brush 648 at the North Pier in advert livery for Vue Cinemas.
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Preserved Coronation car 660 at Fleetwood Transport Festival 2007.
Preserved Coronation car 660 at Fleetwood Transport Festival 2007.
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There are three English Electric single cars in the fleet, this is 678 in heavy rain at the North Pier.
There are three English Electric single cars in the fleet, this is 678 in heavy rain at the North Pier.
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English Electric 680 at the North Pier in overall advert livery for Central Pier attractions.
English Electric 680 at the North Pier in overall advert livery for Central Pier attractions.
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English Electric 680 in advert livery for the Merrie England Bar. It was actually outside said bar when photographed.
English Electric 680 in advert livery for the Merrie England Bar. It was actually outside said bar when photographed.
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English Electric "Progress Twin Car" set 674/684 on the North Shore on September 23rd 2006.
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Progress Twin Car 685 is prepared for the paint shop.
Progress Twin Car 685 is prepared for the paint shop.
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Balloon car 700 at the September 2004 depot open day. It has been restored to almost original condition. Note that the tram has a trolley to connect to the overhead lines.
Balloon car 700 at the September 2004 depot open day. It has been restored to almost original condition. Note that the tram has a trolley to connect to the overhead lines.
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Rebuilt Balloon car 701 in overall advert livery for The Palm Beach Hotel approaching the North Pier.
Rebuilt Balloon car 701 in overall advert livery for The Palm Beach Hotel approaching the North Pier.
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Blackpool Transport Balloon Car 702 passing along Blackpool promenade.
Blackpool Transport Balloon Car 702 passing along Blackpool promenade.
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Blackpool Transport balloon car 703 in 1980's livery, I'll leave you to figure out the location for this photo.
Blackpool Transport balloon car 703 in 1980's livery, I'll leave you to figure out the location for this photo.
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Balloon car 706,
Balloon car 706, "Princess Alice" looking superb near Blackpool Tower.
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Tram 707 is one of four rebuilt as Millennium cars. It is seen here at Manchester Square.
Tram 707 is one of four rebuilt as Millennium cars. It is seen here at Manchester Square.
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Millennium car 707 again in the summer of 2005 in overall advert livery for Coral Island.
Millennium car 707 again in the summer of 2005 in overall advert livery for Coral Island.
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Millennium Car rebuild 709 at the North Pier in overall advert livery for The Sea Life centre.
Millennium Car rebuild 709 at the North Pier in overall advert livery for The Sea Life centre.
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Balloon car 710 in purple Metro Coastlines livery at the North Pier.
Balloon car 710 in purple Metro Coastlines livery at the North Pier.
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Loading passengers at the Pleasure Beach is Balloon car 711 in Lambrini overall advert livery.
Loading passengers at the Pleasure Beach is Balloon car 711 in Lambrini overall advert livery.
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'Balloon car' 711 was painted in the dark green version of the Metro livery for the summer of 2008 and is seen making it's way south down the promenade.
'Balloon car' 711 was painted in the dark green version of the Metro livery for the summer of 2008 and is seen making it's way south down the promenade.
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Blackpool Transport Balloon Car 712 has been repainted into the 1960's style of green and cream. It is seen here at Manchester Square.
Blackpool Transport Balloon Car 712 has been repainted into the 1960's style of green and cream. It is seen here at Manchester Square.
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Balloon car 712 at Blackpool Tower during July 2007.
Balloon car 712 at Blackpool Tower during July 2007.
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Balloon Car 712 southbound at Coral Island, September 2009.
Balloon Car 712 southbound at Coral Island, September 2009.
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The most unexpected sight at the September 2004 open day at Rigby Road depot was Balloon car 713 in the body shops being rebuilt.
The most unexpected sight at the September 2004 open day at Rigby Road depot was Balloon car 713 in the body shops being rebuilt.
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Balloon car 713 again having returned to service in an overall white livery, it is seen southbound at the North Pier.
Balloon car 713 again having returned to service in an overall white livery, it is seen southbound at the North Pier.
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Balloon car 713 at the North Pier again, in ASDA overall advert livery.
Balloon car 713 at the North Pier again, in ASDA overall advert livery.
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'Balloon car' 713 in the purple Metro livery.
'Balloon car' 713 in the purple Metro livery.
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English Electric "balloon" 715 at the North Pier in white overall advert livery for the Mystique show.
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Balloon Car 715 in Metro Coastlines livery southbound at Coral Island, September 2009.
Balloon Car 715 in Metro Coastlines livery southbound at Coral Island, September 2009.
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The superbly restored Balloon Car 717 northbound at The Cabin, September 2009.
The superbly restored Balloon Car 717 northbound at The Cabin, September 2009.
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The third of the Millennium rebuilds, 718 in overall advert livery for Vodka Kick drinks at the North Pier.
The third of the Millennium rebuilds, 718 in overall advert livery for Vodka Kick drinks at the North Pier.
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