Blackpool 11

Date Last Reviewed: 29/11/2025

Then and Now

Brief History

Blackpool 11 was one of 12 sun saloons supplied in 1939, intended for summer use on the sea front, it had half glazed windows, opening roof and wooden seats. During world war two it was used to transport troops for training when it received fully glazed windows and internal bulkheads. after the war it was rebuilt to the present condition with upholstered seats and fluorescent lighting. In 1952 No.11 was fitted with the latest Variable Automatic Multinotch Braking Acceleration Control (VAMBAC) equipment and new Mailey and Taunton type HS44 tucks incorporating cardan shaft drive and resilient wheels. Withdrawn in 1962 No. 11 went to Hayling island as part of a revival scheme to bring back the railway line, subsequently this was not successful and No.11 was obtained for the museum and arrived on site in 1969.

Technical Specifications

Body Builder:

Truck Builder:

Motors:

First Owner / Operator:

Seating Capacity:

Current Status:

Current Location:

English Electric Co

Maley & Taunton

4 x Crompton Parkinson 45HP

Blackpool Corporation Transport

48 Seats

Operational in Regular Service

Tram Workshop

Technical Specifications

Body Builder: English Electric Co

Truck Builder: Maley & Taunton

Motors: 4 x Crompton Parkinson 45HP

First Owner / Operator: Blackpool Corporation Transport

Seating Capacity: 48 Seats

Current Status: Operational in Regular Service

Current Location: Tram Workshop

Picture Gallery

Timeline

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1939 Date built as Sun Saloon by English Electric Co

1939 - Date Entered Service

1952 - Converted to VAMBAC Car

1962 - Date Withdrawn from Service

1969 Acquired into EATM Collection

2011 Visited Beamish Living Museum for their ``Power from the Past`` Event

2011 Winner of British Trams Online ``Tram of the Year``