I've mentioned this topic on the Blackpool Transport Yahoo! group, but as it is also relevant to Crich I thought it deserved to be mentioned on here too.
The latest issue of Trams magazine reports that Blackpool Transport have been discussing the possibility of loaning several historic trams on a short-term basis for the 125th anniversary of Blackpool's tramway in in 2010. TEN trams have been mentioned as likely candidates, including SIX from Crich - exciting stuff! This has all apparently been discussed with the TMS, and the following trams are candidates for going out on loan:
Blackpool 40
Blackpool 167
Southampton 45
Glasgow 22
Leeds 399
Oporto 273 (an interesting choice!)
Nothing is confirmed yet, but I'm hoping that at least some of the above trams will end up running in Blackpool, if only for a few weeks. Other trams mentioned could be borrowed from Birkenhead, Beamish, Carlton Colville and Heaton Park.
Any thoughts???