Terror Tram Returns

Blackpool Railcoach 634 returned to public passenger service at the East Anglia Transport Museum (EATM) at Carlton Colville yesterday. Known as the Terror Tram, it is pictured alongside Blackpool's Vambac No11.



Previous owner Andy Ashton, and his daughters Bekki and Jess, were responsible the restoration of 634 with the blind acknowledging the fact. It will regularly appear at the EATM during its five year loan period from the Fylde Transport Trust. Each passenger on the day was given Terror Tram commemorative ticket.



Also on view was as another Blackpool Transport tram, Balloon car 726, in a poor state of repair. Carrying a faded HM Coastguard livery, the English Electric tram is currently undergoing restoration.



Hiding in the back of the depot was Lowestoft tram No 14. Purchased in 1961, minus trucks, platforms, staircases and upper deck, this was essentially the vehicle around which the museum was formed. Much work still needs to be done.



After riding all the trams and trolleybuses in service it was time for a well earned cuppa before our departure on the park and ride. This was worked by Lowestoft Corporation AEC Swift No 4 YRT 898H looking very smart.



Roy