I got mugged by Sea gulls once at Blackpool because they all saw me eating food 😂😢 threw my sandwiches in the air and the gulls went wild and I made a runner. Looks like you had fun Nick.
@egpx
Жыл бұрын
Ah, this brings back memories of the late 60s/early 70s for me. My grandparents lived in Cleveleys (just north of Anchorsholme) so we were regular visitors to Blackpool and the trams were, at that time, unique in the UK as all other towns and cities had ripped up their networks many years earlier. A ride on them from Starr Gate to Fleetwood was a treat. Then, the trams were all green and cream coloured and included some double decker 'Balloon' cars, built in the 30s, that were absolute beasts. I think there are a couple still operational in the heritage fleet. My grandad died in the mid-70s and my grandmother moved back to Yorkshire. I've probably been to Blackpool no more than three times since then. I'll have to go again just to ride the trams.
@c.n.i7105
10 ай бұрын
Some of the Balloon double deckers are still in regular service, tho I think most are now operating as a heritage fleet, and the ones currently operating so it in the same color pattern as the newer ones
@darrentownsend197
10 ай бұрын
They have some green and cream double deckers and green and cream single for the heritage trips along with the Illuminations trams at Blackpool transport depot and I use to live there 5 years ago and was born in Blackpool
@northern-class_331
Жыл бұрын
omg this guys underrated
@caramelldansen2204
Жыл бұрын
real
@갴
Жыл бұрын
ikr
@jamesharlow7525
Жыл бұрын
Ikr
@chrisoddy8744
Жыл бұрын
Noooo way - I was in Blackpool all of yesterday as part of a (how Northern is this) brass band competition and made a detour just to look at the trams 😂
@SamsVlogstrainsmore
Жыл бұрын
Nice vlog of the Blackpool tramway Nick, I’ve visited the whole tramway in Blackpool now too, well until they open the extension to north station anyways. I enjoyed watching as always.
@Thornaby37
Жыл бұрын
Excellent video 👍 There will be a little bit more of the Blackpool tramway to explore when the Blackpool North extension opens
@ewancameron6976
Жыл бұрын
The Edinburgh trams are just about to open the new line extension to Newhaven so it would be a great video to do, looking forward to it
@lancashireliberty7603
Жыл бұрын
Nice to see someone taking interest in the Flexi trams and not just the old ones, I like both and I think they compliment each other.
@VexSG
Жыл бұрын
Drinking game: Take a shot whenever Nick ends up at the beach 😂
@gonffc
Жыл бұрын
You die from how much alcohol you would have 😂
@baseballfan99
Жыл бұрын
I do miss the old mix of the classic trams but at least they still run in limited form.
@jamesbrennan1246
Жыл бұрын
7:24 Absolutely iconic
@LemoncloudGT
Жыл бұрын
Fun fact: the day tickets in Blackpool can alco be used on the busses
@thegrvoflightning9020
Жыл бұрын
From Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Did actually use this tram! Had the exact same feelings about Blackpool Beach and Pleasure Beach. Definitely a place to visit if travelling England.
@J67W13T
Жыл бұрын
Used this today and me tram broke down! Also full and standing for me.
@bobbythomas200420032
Жыл бұрын
Hi Nick another excellent video and i really enjoyed watching you ride the Blackpool trams and seeing different parts of Blackpool.
@Peterg3535
Жыл бұрын
Hello, just to let you know that the shiny silver structures are to do with...Sewage...yes a bit minging on some days but look decorative..
@MattWells-t4m
Жыл бұрын
You ask about those metal poles at Manchester Square and Anchorsholme Lane, they are ventilation for water treatment plants.
@lillywho
Жыл бұрын
Blimey, he's the next Geoff Marshall!
@Sim0nTrains
Жыл бұрын
Been a while since I've been to Blackpool, Now I want to go! LOL Great video.
@ReubenAshwell
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant video Nick, I do like the Blackpool tramway. Blackpool is a nice place to visit as well. :)
@MichaelSebastianTodd
Жыл бұрын
brilliant video i love Blackpool i go every year its my fav seaside town in the uk & i like the trams but i do miss the heritage ones as i remember going on those when i was a lot younger keep up the awesome work
@paultidd9332
Жыл бұрын
I have a love hate relationship with Blackpool 😂. When I visit, on cheap Northern sale tickets, I always ride the tram to Fleetwood. I like the circular loop it does at Fleetwood, it would have been interesting to show viewers this. There are also turning loops at other points along the line. I’m guessing these turning loops were for previous rolling stock? The recent new trams can run in either direction, though they probably never get to do this!! Also, was the new extension open to Blackpool South Railway Station open?
@paultidd9332
Жыл бұрын
That should be Blackpool North not South!!
@caramelldansen2204
Жыл бұрын
@@paultidd9332 Paul, you can edit youtube comments! :)
@williamnewton7249
Жыл бұрын
Great Video Nick I would love to see more Tram Visit Videos Aboard when you're done with the british ones!
@sweetchills-ky9mg
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for your all the videos.
@Fleetwoodphil1
Жыл бұрын
So much more you could have mentioned. Gynn Square, Jubilee Gardens, Fleetwood ferry. Come back sometime meet someone who knows the area
@clairehislop5873
7 ай бұрын
Went on these last year & found them to be awesome, though i was surprised that you had to buy a ticket for dogs
@kkrispy2009P
Жыл бұрын
Great vlog well done on your subs
@sterlinghartley2165
Жыл бұрын
I need to go back to Blackpool as an adult, it so nice but never really explore on my own. Not a beach person tho, bit of an issue lol. The history if rail in the town is so sad, Blackpool central use to be so busy and now it embankment is a road to a car park and the station is that car park. Very sad, that car park is being turned into something new so hopefully that'll be good. Can't wait for the Edinburgh episode, maybe Glasgow is next? And I think Cardiff is getting something Metro like, that'd be a fun episode.
@eringreen2000
Жыл бұрын
I’m local & the teams are great especially if you won’t want to walk the prom! Did you know that the tramway is going to extend to the North train station?. 😊
@bluview9308
Жыл бұрын
Good video, enjoyed it. Don’t know if you have been but I think it would be cool if you went to Hubbarts Bridge station. Still has someone who opens and closes the gate for cars, one of the last remaining in the UK I believe.
@AutoUnder
Жыл бұрын
Nice one Nick! I can confirm that those odd metal things are actually sewer vents, the smell they produce on a warm day is horrible 😂😂
@Andrewjg_89
Жыл бұрын
I would love to go to Blackpool and to explore the tramway. And also to see Blackpool Tower and Blackpool Pier.
@alexwright4930
Жыл бұрын
One of my B&Bs was close to Manchester Square. There's a shop in North Pier with a lot of tram related postcards and nick nacks - or at least was last time I was there.
@tramcrazy
Жыл бұрын
SO cool to see you visit the only surviving old British tramway! Soon I am hoping to visit a few more - I have only tried metrolink and london trams 😢 Also this video is turning into ‘I visited Blackpool Beach’ 😂
@caramelldansen2204
Жыл бұрын
well there's still a few metres of Birkenhead tramway...? it's in a depressing state, though. I'll never forgive this country for what it did to our trains and trams.
@kirstenparkinson8914
3 ай бұрын
I live in Blackpool and I love riding the trams. By the way there is a new line open connecting the normal line to north station I went to the open day last week
@kirstenparkinson8914
2 ай бұрын
The line added two new routes all the routes now are: T1- Starr gate to Fleetwood ferry, T2 Starr gate to north station and T3 north station to Fleetwood ferry
@markstramtrainbuscapades1729
Жыл бұрын
And yep, it's Heysham and Barrow in the distance from Fleetwood.
@DevilizedLIVE
Жыл бұрын
BRO YOU WENT PASS MY HOUSE 😅
@DevilizedLIVE
Жыл бұрын
I just got back from the Vue cinema
@AymanTravelTransport
Жыл бұрын
1:05 when you've spent all your student loans on pointless journeys 😜 Jokes aside, north pier is the best bit IMO (closest one to the tower too); all the stick that Blackpool gets is mainly regarding the suburban areas (which most visitors won't venture into anyway, unless they happen to have friends living there) away from the touristy seaside bits, which are mostly derelict and riddled with crime. Also, if you come into Blackpool by train, it's actually a LOT cheaper to use the PlusBus ticket (around £3 or less if you have a railcard) which is also valid on the trams.
@sweetchills-ky9mg
Жыл бұрын
I watch your videos every day and I enjoy very much.
@therathergoodengineer9285
Жыл бұрын
Why not come over to my home city in Edinburgh this June! We are opening the Newhaven branch at the start of June so it should be nice. Cheers- The Rather Good Engineer
@H3ll0rd.rAze9
Жыл бұрын
In my personal opinion i think that the trams are the more easier/quicker way to get around blackpool
@nightowlmusicpromotions
Жыл бұрын
Love all your videos!!! Been watching a while now!!
@torspedia
Жыл бұрын
Anyone else think SG-1, when he mentioned Starr Gate? 😂
@stephenmcculley7
Жыл бұрын
That passageway connects Middle and Lower walk.
@Simonstrain
Жыл бұрын
nice tram video, you should had a paddle in the sea or ice cream
@markstramtrainbuscapades1729
Жыл бұрын
It's Anchors-Holme.
@sagardand3288
Жыл бұрын
Excellent video
@RAMBLINGSMANJMB
Жыл бұрын
Good video… you are a very funny man, love the slight comedic style you have to ya videos.. btw hello squinting into the sun 🤣
@LemoncloudGT
Жыл бұрын
I think Manchester square is named that because of the pub named the Manchester
@0530evan
Жыл бұрын
always heard about BLACKPOOL.....this was interesting
@emjackson2289
Жыл бұрын
Note please, Elvis World Tour . . . . that's Blackpool for you
@loverofgod6176
Жыл бұрын
Try a pointless journey between Battersea Park and Queenstown Rd 😅
@PsychicLord
Жыл бұрын
Did you explore the new extension?
@0530evan
Жыл бұрын
hope you have a nice summer vacation...... what are your summer vacation plans???????
@MichaelCampin
Жыл бұрын
The ticket lasts a full 24 hrs to the minute.
@cherylsemrau7100
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful. I would love to go on this tram. Where does the ferry go? Greetings from Canada.
@InternationalEdward
Жыл бұрын
The ferry goes from Fleetwood to Knott End on the opposite bank of the River Wyre estuary. It’s a fun ride and only £2 each way!
@darrentownsend197
10 ай бұрын
They shut the ferry down at Fleetwood Freeport
@darrentownsend197
10 ай бұрын
The only one that goes to Knott end
@darrentownsend197
10 ай бұрын
The big ferry shut not Knott end ferry
@johncrwarner
Жыл бұрын
So how does the Blackpool tram connect to National Rail to other public transport?
@XxX_Baiwey_XxX
Жыл бұрын
It will connect to Blackpool North station but they are having a few problems trying to get the tram station built.
@gogglyboi6403
Жыл бұрын
@@XxX_Baiwey_XxX The tram extension itself is complete, however they can't do final testing and open it until the HolidayInn being built at the Blackpool North terminus is finished.
@teecefamilykent
Жыл бұрын
Are they not building an extension to the Blackpool trams?
@realnutteruk1
Жыл бұрын
Get to Belgium.. do the Kusttram
@grahamjarvie3461
Жыл бұрын
have you done the Sheffield tram?
@AaronD_
Жыл бұрын
I do like the blackpool trams!
@fbeatz2793
Жыл бұрын
Next time your in Fleetwood let me know nick would love to show you the best fish and chip shop in the whole of Lancashire!
@paultidd9332
Жыл бұрын
We should compare notes as to which one we think it is?
@gordonprentice7090
Жыл бұрын
The pipe at Manchester Square are ventilation pipes for the underground sewage works
@alexcurtismonk8235
Жыл бұрын
Wigan north western to wigan wallgate should be your next pointless journey
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