A number of our members are volunteers at Tramtown. Those with green or high vis jackets in the photo below.
Our visit began with photos firstly at the gate with the Blackpool Illuminations figures reminding us of our upcoming visit to the Illuminations Depot. Then the next photo in front of Boat Tram ‘Duchess of Cornwall’. Group Photos courtesy of Gary Mitchell.
We climbed on board the Boat Tram while a guide explained its history. Built in the 1930s at English Electric Preston for Blackpool Corporation Transport. Ever popular on a sunny day they attract attention and help enliven the Blackpool Prom.
The exhibits include three trams and the underfloor, or tram chassis, shown below. This a 1933 English Electric Ltd design for the Blackpool ‘Balloon’ trams. The underfloor shown was built at the tram depot for Princess Alice the double deck open top tram.
Also below is the old Bolton tram number 66.
Below is the Illuminated Trawler tram. Its LED covered hull is a more recent modification.
Tramtown is being improved all the time. There are a number of special exhibits, a cafe and a shop. The building has been tidied up with green pathways for visitors.
Opening times in summer 2025 are 10am to 2pm: Saturday, Monday, Wednesday. From August there is an extra day: Thursday. Keep up to date with Blackpool Tramtown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackpoolTramtown