Blackpool tram no. 707 leaving reserved track near Fisherman's Walk tram stop, Fleetwood, Lancs
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Blackpool tram no. 707 leaving reserved track near Fisherman's Walk tram stop, Fleetwood, Lancs
Image: © P L Chadwick Taken: 16 May 2000
The tram track ceases to be reserved track just after leaving Fisherman's Walk (formerly Ash Street) tram stop. It then enters Lord Street as a street running tramway, and continues in this mode to the terminus at Fleetwood Ferry Port. Tram 707 was built in 1934 by English Electric at their Preston Works. It was originally numbered 244 and one of a series known as Balloon cars and many of which are still running today. It first entered service in September 1934. In 1998 it had a major rebuild including flat ends. Three others were similarly altered. The tram is used for Heritage Fleet operations but the improvements carried out means it can if required be used for regular scheduled services.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.9205
Longitude
-3.01648