Saturday, 2 May 2009

In the works today

As part of the annual Fylde Tramway Society works tour, the following were seen today:

Excel 217 in body shop for refurbishment. This includes new panel fixings to reduce body rattles, new lights, extra ventilation grills, new heating/cooling system prior to its forthcoming engine refurbishment. 218 is likely to go to Cummins first though.

Trident 303 in the paint shop completed in Line 14 colours

Trident 338 masked ready for Line 1 livery this is now single door.

Trident 339 already in Line 1 livery but not yet in use - this now is a 75 seater (H46/29F) having been converted from dual door (H46/20D).