English Electric Railcoach 679 (orginally number 279 until 1968) has been secured for preservation by the LTT. It becomes the first of the once 45-strong class to be preserved and with the intention of rebuilding the tram to its original streamlined appearance with pointed ends. This design vanished from the Blackpool scene back in 1974 and car 679 is one of ten that were rebuilt for trailer towing in 1960/1.
The tram has been 'mothballed' since 2004 but remains in operational condition. It is hoped to restore the tram in time for the car to operate at the 125th anniversary celebrations in 2010.
English Electric Railcoach 679 (orginally number 279 until 1968) has been secured for preservation by the LTT. It becomes the first of the once 45-strong class to be preserved and with the intention of rebuilding the tram to its original streamlined appearance with pointed ends. This design vanished from the Blackpool scene back in 1974 and car 679 is one of ten that were rebuilt for trailer towing in 1960/1.
The tram has been 'mothballed' since 2004 but remains in operational condition. It is hoped to restore the tram in time for the car to operate at the 125th anniversary celebrations in 2010.
