Blackpool Trams

[Jazavalley]

Full size, and models00

 

[Rhinochugger]

That's probably about it - Beyond the Limits of Fear

I have been to Blackpool, once, but didn't get to ride the trams - we didn't stop long, but I can't remember why

 

[Ralphmp]

Do they still have the Grand National roller coaster ride at the Pleasure Beach? Probably my all time favourite coaster - not very high or fast by today’s standards but having two sets of trucks running side by side made it fun.

 

[Northsider]

Do they still have the Grand National roller coaster ride at the Pleasure Beach?

I'm not sure: I went on it in the mid-80's; I seem to recall it was a Coney-Island style wooden affair (or perhaps Coney Island was a Blackpool-type affair?). My favourite stretch of line is up towards Fleetwood, and then the balloon loop through the town; if I'm feeling flush, then an out & back trip on the Knott End ferry, too . I'm sad to have never made it to Fleetwood when the Manx boats made the crossing from there.

 

[Jazavalley]

It was definitely still going recently

 

[JimmyB]

As Blackpool born, I have always loved the trams, sadly I haven't been up norf in 10 years (usual family fall out).

 

[Jazavalley]

As Blackpool born, I have always loved the trams, sadly I haven't been up norf in 10 years (usual family fall out).

Unless you like the modern look you’ll be disappointed in the main, the quirky ones as with the ‘Lights’ will always bring a smile to my face. There is a plan, a cunning plan, to ‘do’ Blackpool, with a moving light into sunset across the water the beach and a section inc at least one part of a pier, but at present we are gathering items, and do not have the time for the area to be sorted, space is allocated, trams as you have seen have been sourced, they are not powered, but we have a donor whose workings fit, yeah! And the cove was a quick practise it will be with donkeys and ice creams and all the full ‘naff’ scenes including the seagulls stealing the chips!
You can see elements that are awaiting transfer
donkeys essential


beach and sand
coloured sheds will not be used unfortunately



hot dogs,icecream and candy floss will

Punch and Judy, fair ground prizes

ott? moi?

Derrr!!!!! completely…darling…grins


FYI before anyone questions my manhood, I am female. No nudes nice bikinis though.

oh and lilos


and paddling rings

 

[FatherMcD]

Full size, and modelsView attachment 299005View attachment 299006View attachment 299007View attachment 299008View attachment 299009View attachment 299010View attachment 299011View attachment 299012View attachment 299013View attachment 29901400

All right, I have to ask. I know that there is/was a McDonald's in Blackpool and the series of six stacked yellow "M"s in the first picture look suspiciously like the Golden Arches. Does anyone know if those are advertising or marking a station stop for McDonald's? Just wondering how far crass American merchandising has infiltrated.

 

[PhilP]

I think you will find that 'Ronald' has sponsored a lot (all?) of the lights??


PhilP

 

[trammayo]

I was lucky enough to have a go at driving Blackpool 636 (with passegers) on the reserved track coming back from Fleetwood! My friend had hired it and it was a real treat!

 

[Paul M]

Just wondering how far crass American merchandising has infiltrated.

Too far I'm afraid. In fact it is no longer thought as advertising, just normality. They even sponsor the hedgerows and fields for miles around their eating places, vying with Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Kentucky Fried Chicken, all freely provided by morons who think it's their duty to spread the word as far as they can. ( I'd better stop the rant now, otherwise I'd be here for ever)

 

[dunnyrail]

Too far I'm afraid. In fact it is no longer thought as advertising, just normality. They even sponsor the hedgerows and fields for miles around their eating places, vying with Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Kentucky Fried Chicken, all freely provided by morons who think it's their duty to spread the word as far as they can. ( I'd better stop the rant now, otherwise I'd be here for ever)

Yes big profit corporations just wanting to get as much money from people that can ill afford it to make themselves richer.

 

[Ralphmp]

Too far I'm afraid. In fact it is no longer thought as advertising, just normality. They even sponsor the hedgerows and fields for miles around their eating places, vying with Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Kentucky Fried Chicken, all freely provided by morons who think it's their duty to spread the word as far as they can. ( I'd better stop the rant now, otherwise I'd be here for ever)

Hey, be fair! The advertising amongst the hedgerows and verges isn’t just for US-based products - Costa, M&S food, Irn Bru, Red Bull, various micro brewery offerings, etc. The Neanderthals that leave their mark are happy to promote companies from all over the globe! I often wonder what their homes must be like - probably spotless as they dump all their rubbish on the rest of us.

 

[kim]

If anyone is coming to sunny Blackpool for a break and trams be aware that the 'heritage' trams have their own stops between the loops at the pleasure beach and Bispham and are not that well marked. Stiil a lot of the old ones get out and about and the illuminated ones are seen sometimes for, I suppose, test runs to get ready for the big switch on.

 

[Jazavalley]

I'm not sure: I went on it in the mid-80's; I seem to recall it was a Coney-Island style wooden affair (or perhaps Coney Island was a Blackpool-type affair?). My favourite stretch of line is up towards Fleetwood, and then the balloon loop through the town; if I'm feeling flush, then an out & back trip on the Knott End ferry, too . I'm sad to have never made it to Fleetwood when the Manx boats made the crossing from there.

Blackpool was the first of its kind anywhere in the world

 

[Jazavalley]

 

[Jazavalley]

Do they still have the Grand National roller coaster ride at the Pleasure Beach? Probably my all time favourite coaster - not very high or fast by today’s standards but having two sets of trucks running side by side made it fun.

2008 I added photo still going strong.I have. Seen it more recently, but not been last few years as mil died who lived there

 

[Ralphmp]

2008 I added photo still going strong.I have. Seen it more recently, but not been last few years as mil died who lived there

Thanks for the photo - I last rode on it in 1993 with my future stepdaughters (who were so impressed we had to go on it several times!)

 

[JimmyB]

Thanks for the photo - I last rode on it in 1993 with my future stepdaughters (who were so impressed we had to go on it several times!)

Must have been in the 60s or early 70s last time I rode it.

 

[dunnyrail]

We cover it all in here, now big dippers.