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    Heaton Park Tramway Closure

    A quick update "Approximately 40-50 metres of overhead cable has been stolen from the two reserved sections of the tramway. An overhead specialist has been called in and a cherry picker hired in order for the damage to be thoroughly checked. The tramway is not expected to reopen anytime soon."
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    Heaton Park Tramway Closure

    We are very sorry to have to announce that until further notice Heaton Park Tramway is closed due to the theft of overhead wire. No more information is available at the moment but will be posted when it is.
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    Blackpool New Trams?

    Yes I believe the Sunday the 6th November is the last day until next easter. By which time most of the old trams will be gone.
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    Stockport Tram 5

    Sorry that woul help wouldn't it? Adam (northernrail) is right it is th 28th. Both myself an Northernrail have spent a couple of days on its brasswork so that everything looks good for the event.
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    Stockport Tram 5

    Stockoport 5 a 1901 built open topper that has spent the last 15 years in Blackpool has now landed at Heaton Park Tramway. To celelbrate this fact and to co-incide with two important milestones in local transport history: the 110th anniversary of the opening of the Stockport tram system, and...
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    Double Deck Trams - Two Questions

    There are the likes of Beamich and Crich with recreated streets but the only street running I can think of are the two previously mentioned. Unless the horse trams on the Isle of man count, there is still a double decker there. Martin
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    Blackpool Trams - Ownership & Heritage Fleet

    Heaton Park Tramway will also release more information on the Launch event that will commemorate the opening and closing of the Stockport system along with the trams 110th birthday as more details can be firmed up. Martin
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    Blackpool Trams - Ownership & Heritage Fleet

    Just to update this thread further the Stockport 5 Tramcar trust have issued a statement from one of their trustees today on the Unofficial Heaton Park Tramway facebook page which reads "so the worst kept secret of the summer is officially out... The Stockport 5 Tramcar Trust are pleased to...
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    Which are the UK's best bus rallies?

    Well as Norther Rail says Trans Lancs rally on the 4th September at Heaton Park Manchester. You also get the added bonus of Vintage trams as well which MAY even be a 3 tram service. Martin
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