The Hovertram Returns Home

735 travelling along the Promenade on the low-loader of Calkeld Heavy Haulage

Hovertram 735 has returned to Blackpool for a period of extended loan. The tram was transported from its former home in Sunderland by Calkeld Heavy Haulage on 22nd September, arriving in the resort shortly after 6pm. The unloading process took around an hour, and later that evening the Hovertram was shunted into Rigby Road depot by Unimog 939. The North Eastern Electrical Traction Trust (NEETT) have agreed that 735 can become part of the Blackpool Heritage Trust fleet for a minimum period of 20 years.

735 approaching the road junction at Manchester Square

 735 waiting to turn right at the traffic lights at Manchester Square

735 crossing over the tram tracks into Rigby Road at Manchester Square

735 making the turn into Rigby Road

735 negotiating the tight junction between Rigby Road and Blundell Street

735 being hauled off the low-loader trailer by Unimog 939

The Hovertram being shunted into Rigby Road depot by Unimog 939

Hopefully one day the Hovertram can appear again on the promenade, as seen here in 1981