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Depot Rigby Road

Author: Zxs91 ·

Prague Date: Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Published 19.11.2023 04:50 UTC
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Operator/Facility:	Rigby Road Depot
Since...:	08.12.2016
Model:	Brush 4-axle motor car
Built:	1937
Current state:	Out of service
Purpose:	Museum vehicle
Remarks:	Single-deck Railcoach. 08.12.2016 ex Beamish, 621; 2004 ex Blackpool, 621; 1968 ex BCT, 284
08.12.2016 to Blackpool 2004 withdrawn from operation 2010 to Kirkham Prison for restoration 11.2014 to Beamish Tramway 08.12.2016 to Blackpool Seats: 48

Operator/Facility:	Rigby Road Depot
Since...:	1968
Model:	Blackpool Balloon Car
Built:	1934
Current state:	Out of service
Purpose:	Passenger vehicle
Remarks:	Open-top double-deck, 1941 top-covered, Heritage Fleet since 2012. 1968 ex BCT, 244
Rebuilt in 1998, the body shape was changed mainly, the unofficial name of this modification is "Millenium Car". in 2011 it was modified to work on the modernized tram system, the main modification is an extension of the "portal" (ledge with doors) in the middle of the car suitable for new platforms, which made it known as widened. Seats: 40/54

Operator/Facility:	Rigby Road Depot
Since...:	12.2013
Model:	Blackpool Coronation car
Built:	1953
Current state:	Out of service
Purpose:	Museum vehicle
Remarks:	Single-deck, In repair (restoration) by Riley & Son Locomotive Engineers in Heywood.. 12.1976 ex revenue service; 1968 ex BCT, 327
--> end of 1974: passenger service. 1976: sold and was preserved in different places in the U.K. 12/2013: back to Blackpool for restoration. Built by Roberts Seats: 56

Operator/Facility:	Rigby Road Depot
Since...:	1968
Model:	Blackpool Balloon Car
Built:	1934
Current state:	Out of service
Purpose:	Passenger vehicle
Remarks:	Open-top double-deck, 1942 top-covered, "B"-Fleet, C 2011 "Widened Balloon Tram". 1968 ex BCT, 237
в 2011 модифицирован для работы на модернизированной трамвайной системе, основная модификация это пристройка "портала" (выступа с дверями), подходящего для новых платформ, из-за чего стал называться расширенным ( widened) Seats; 40/54

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