Trams: Is There Much Tramway Interest On Here??

[dunnyrail]

Modern Railways this month has a short piece about Luxembourg trams. They now go to the Airport so if flying there a convenient way rather than a horrible bus to get into Town. Extensions possibly 4 planned to be in place by mid 30’s oh and yes they are free to travel in as is all domestic transport in the country. What is not to like?

 

[dunnyrail]

Sad bit of news I read today in the Metro of a tram being run into by a car, made a change from the normal train/tram hits car routine normally spouted out by the press.

Nottingham tram derails after being hit by car

The fire service says the collision has "damaged the power line" on the Nottingham route.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Software Tools]

Newcastle (on Hunter) LRV Depot
The depot tracks are the only wired section of the Newcastle route, which runs CAF LRVs wirelessly, with onboard energy storage that does a quick charge top-up at stops.
The Newcastle Interchange with EMU rail services to Sydney and DMU rail services to the Hunter region is immediately behind the LRV depot. (photo - Sally Bolton)

 

[dunnyrail]

Visited Blackpool on Friday to travel in the relatively recently opened extension to the North Station in 2024, a long waited for extension with the track of the delta Junction being laid out in around 2011/2012 when the line was rebuilt for the new Flexity Trams. Joined the Tramway at Star Gate for a trip to the Station and then back out via the other angle of the Junction walking back to the Station red lining of new track achieved!
Star Gate + Depot.

New North Tram Station with Tower in background.



North Pier with a choppy sea and cold wind.

 

[JimmyB]

Visited Blackpool on Friday to travel in the relatively recently opened extension to the North Station in 2024, a long waited for extension with the track of the delta Junction being laid out in around 2011/2012 when the line was rebuilt for the new Flexity Trams. Joined the Tramway at Star Gate for a trip to the Station and then back out via the other angle of the Junction walking back to the Station red lining of new track achieved!
Star Gate + Depot.

It is a couple of years since I have been to Blackpool (and even more years since I was born there), and I always loved the green balloon trams, these new ones look practical, but not the same style.

 

[dunnyrail]

It is a couple of years since I have been to Blackpool (and even more years since I was born there), and I always loved the green balloon trams, these new ones look practical, but not the same style.

Yes sadly time marches on, I did not see any of the older trams out working during my short trip. I also forgot to look at where the Rigby Road depot line heads off, too busy looking at the sea!

 

[duncan1_9_8_4]

A couple of trams from Istanbul....

 

[Henri]

Wow, that is splendid!

 

[Software Tools]

Preserved NSWGT L/P class "toastrack" tram in the Newcastle (on Hunter) Museum, today.

 

[playmofire]

Here's something a bit differen with trams:

TRAM WM

TRAM-WM is the official World Tramdriver Championship that take place on September 13, 2025 in Vienna

www.tramwm.com

 

[3 minutes of fame]

A couple of trams from Istanbul....

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There's a very nice Occre model of the red tram, which I've built and motorised. My first and still favorite tram on my line!

 

[Software Tools]

Melbourne once had an extensive cable car system, 3rd largest in the world IIRC, with the last line closing in 1940. This striking photo is from shortly before the closure. Today Melbourne has the worlds largest electric tram system.

 

[duncan1_9_8_4]

There's a very nice Occre model of the red tram, which I've built and motorised. My first and still favorite tram on my line!

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Love it!

 

[schienenkönig]

Yesterday, May 24, 2026, I visited the Bergische Museumsbahn and took some photos.
First, I photographed some original vehicles, then trams in 1:22.5 scale, followed by those in 1:20 scale. Finally, I photographed trolleybuses and trams in 1:87 scale.

 

[maxi-model]

The workmanship on the layout and all those models 8n different scales is stunning. And 1:1's are rather nice too. Max

 

[FatherMcD]

Yesterday, May 24, 2026, I visited the Bergische Museumsbahn and took some photos.
First, I photographed some original vehicles, then trams in 1:22.5 scale, followed by those in 1:20 scale. Finally, I photographed trolleybuses and trams in 1:87 scale.

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Is that some sort of Trolley Bus turntable in 30.jpeg?

 

[schienenkönig]

Is that some sort of Trolley Bus turntable in 30.jpeg?

Yes it is the turntable at Solingen Burg.

 

[DafyddElvy]

Thanks for sharing, some very nice modelling, thanks.

David

 

[Software Tools]

It's a bird? it's a plane? No, it's SUPER tram.... at Cathedral in Sheffield.

 

[3 minutes of fame]

Work continuing on my 1/24 3D printed tram. Lower deck is pretty much painted and glazed. Upper deck is removable and work continues on fitting out.