Standard 143 on a Test Run

Standard 143 on Hopton Road after returning from a Promenade test run

Standard 143 went for a test run along the Promenade to the Pleasure Beach on Wednesday 9th March. 143 is being tested to check out a replacement traction motor that has been fitted. After initial testing the tram will undergo further test runs in order to accumulate additional mileage to ensure that the tram is fit to enter heritage service.

Standard 143 arriving back at Hopton Road after its test run along the Promenade

Standard 143 sat on Hopton Road after its Promenade test run

Standard 143 being trolleyed into the fitting shop after its test run