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Photos
There are two sets of photos this week as we start with a collection from the National Tramway Museum. These feature a two-tram service on a damp day at Crich with Blackpool 167 and Sheffield 510 in action - images from Stuart Cooke.

Then our second set features the Tyne and Wear Metro as we say hello to the new Stadler units and goodbye to the outgoing 40+ year old Metrocars. Mainly taken during the "Last Metrocar Week" photographers are Roy Calderwood, Howard Forster and Trevor Hall.

* All new photo collections added to the site in 2026 can be found on the Photo Gallery Index.

Fleet Lists
This week there are updates this week to the Beamish Tramway (photo links), Edinburgh Trams (photo links), Manx Electric Railway (last operated date), National Tramway Museum (photo links) and Tyne & Wear Metro (photo links and trains into service). There is also an updates to the Edinburgh Trams (photo links) Advert List.

* All our Fleet Lists can be found through the Fleet Lists Index.

In the News
Over the past week we have seen photos of Gateshead 10 as it escapes the confines of the depot building for a period of stabling outside during maintenance works whilst more pictures show a very bright advert for Irb Bru on Edinburgh Trams 267. There is the news that King Charles III is set to enjoy a ride on the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway during a state visit to the Isle of Man. A planning application has gone in for Coventry Very Light Rail's next demonstration line which will have three stops and a stabling area and depot for the tram built ahead of the start of testing in late 2027. And back in Edinburgh a major fire on Princes Street causes major disruption to the tram network.

* For all the latest News and our regular photo series head to the News & Features page.

We hope you enjoy this week's update!

Gareth - 11th July 2026



Picture of the Week: Tyne and Wear Metro 4050+4024

26th June 2026 was planned to be the last runs of the original Metrocars on the Tyne and Wear Metro (or at least was advertised as the last guaranteed use) and during that week a special diagram was in operation which saw enthusiasts ad the general public alike flock to the network for one last ride. The very last day is pictured here as we see 4050+4024 arriving at Cullercoats.
Photograph by Howard Forster