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Monday 16th September - Crich Tramway Village
Horse Tram Day
Another chance for 2019 to travel on Sheffield 15. The tram will be running between 1100 and 1300 and 1400 and 1600 with an additional charge of £1 per passenger. Electric tram service will also be running alongside.
Tuesday 17th September - Seaton Tramway
Riverside Depot Tours
An opportunity to see behind the scenes at Riverside Depot. Starting at Seaton terminus a tram will take you to the depot where a 20 minute tour will allow you to see the inner workings of the depot, including the metal and wood workshops, as well as those trams not in service on the day plus those currently out of service. A tram then takes you to Colyton with your ticket then allowing unlimited travel for the remainder of the day. Tours leave Seaton at 1100 and 1400. Tickets cost £14.95 per person.
Friday 20th September - Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours
Ghost Tram Tours
Get on board a heritage tram for an evening ghost tour. Pre-booking required with tram departing from North Pier/Tower.
Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd September - Crich Tramway Village
Crich 60
A special two day event celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Crich site becoming home to what we now know as the Crich Tramway Village. With most operational trams running over the two days and unique photo opportunities this is the main enthusiast weekend of the year at Crich. The Robert Whetstone Tatra layouts will also be operating in the Great Exhibition Hall.
Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd September - East Anglia Transport Museum
Trolleybus Weekend 2019
All available trolleybuses will run over this weekend including after dark running (until 2100) on the Saturday. Free Park and Ride service and free bus services to Beccles and Lowestoft. There will also be a BBQ, trade stands, statis exhibits and visiting vehicles.
Saturday 21st September - Douglas Bay Horse Tramway
Meet the Trammers
Behind the scenes tours of the historic Summer Hill Stables getting to see the history of the tramway plus the chance to meet the Trammers - the horses which haul the trams along Douglas Promenade. Two tours take place at 1000 and 1100 with pre-booking recommended which can be done by contacting the Manx Electric Railway Derby Castle Ticket Office either in person or phoning 01624 614 687.
Sunday 22nd September - Seaton Tramway
Bird Watching Trip
What better way to see the bird life along the nature reserves at Seaton Marshes and Colyford Common than on board a tram? Led by expert Donald Campbell the trip leaves Colyton at 0900. Pre-booking required. More details here.
Sunday 22nd September - Seaton Tramway
Driver's Eye Experience
A taste of driving a tram with approximately 20 minutes driving time for £60. You will get the chance to drive between Colyton and Colyford stations. Departures from Colyton at 1030, 1130, 1230, 1430 and 1530. Cost £60 plus £15 per guest (max. of 6 guests) including an Explorer ticket.
Monday 23rd September - Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours
Launch of Standard 143
The Fylde Transport Trust's Standard 143 will be officially launched into service in the evening with invited guests enjoying a reception before the tram heads off for an illumination tour.
Friday 27th September - Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours
Ghost Tram Tours
Get on board a heritage tram for an evening ghost tour. Pre-booking required with tram departing from North Pier/Tower.
Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th September - Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours
September Spectacular
The most intensive service for Heritage Tram Tours in 2019 with trams in service along the entire length of the Blackpool Tramway. Depot tours, trams on display and free heritage bus services are also expected to feature. There will also be a two tram heritage service on the afternoon of Friday 27th September.
Sunday 29th September - Seaton Tramway
Driver's Eye Experience
A taste of driving a tram with approximately 20 minutes driving time for £60. You will get the chance to drive between Colyton and Colyford stations. Departures from Colyton at 1030, 1130, 1230, 1430 and 1530. Cost £60 plus £15 per guest (max. of 6 guests) including an Explorer ticket.
Monday 30thh September - Crich Tramway Village
Berlin 223 006-4 celebrations
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the introduction of the tram into service Berlin 223 006-4 will be running in normal service at Crich throughout the day and not just its usual access tram runs.
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