Blackpool tram 704 and Fylde Borough 3 (H3 FBT) - 3 Oct 1992 (181-31)

Saturday 3 October 1992 - Blackpool has long been a popular seaside destination. The trams and the famous Blackpool Tower forming a unique atmosphere. Blackpool Transport began tramway operation in 1885 and today the tramway route is an 11 mile long line stretching from Fleetwood to Starr Gate.

In this view we see Balloon type tram number 701 heading to the Pleasure Beach. It was new in 1934/1935 and wears a red and white ‘Routemaster’ livery to complement the former London vehicles that Blackpool operated for a time. Traditionally Blackpool trams and buses were cream and green.

Alongside heading north is Fylde Borough Transport Optare Delta number 3 (H3 FBT) which was new in April 1991. Fylde Borough Transport was the former Lytham St. Annes Corporation undertaking which served these two more sedate coastal towns to the south of bustling Blackpool. Blackpool Transport took over Fylde Borough Transport in 1994.