All Change!
It's incredible to think that Blackpool's 'Balloon' trams have been in regular passenger service at this popular seaside resort since the mid 1930's. To celebrate the longevity of these elderly, but stylish cars and the Blackpool Tramway itself, No700 was rebuilt and repainted as it would have appeared during WW2 and in the immediate post war period. She is seen at Bispham Station on 1st September 2001, being turned in readiness for her return journey to Blackpool.
Note that the trolley boom is being manually turned by the conductor. Cue the music to "Oh, I do like to be beside the seaside".
All Change!
It's incredible to think that Blackpool's 'Balloon' trams have been in regular passenger service at this popular seaside resort since the mid 1930's. To celebrate the longevity of these elderly, but stylish cars and the Blackpool Tramway itself, No700 was rebuilt and repainted as it would have appeared during WW2 and in the immediate post war period. She is seen at Bispham Station on 1st September 2001, being turned in readiness for her return journey to Blackpool.
Note that the trolley boom is being manually turned by the conductor. Cue the music to "Oh, I do like to be beside the seaside".