Using a rich mix of archival footage, this DVD recounts the full story of Blackpool's trams from the closure of the Marton route in October 1962 to the arrival of the first new tram for over 30 years in April 1984. Much period atmosphere - road vehicles, buses, street furniture, fashions and entertainments. In the early 1960's, Blackpool closed its town tram routes, leaving just its world-famous Promenade line and for some time even this seemed threatened with total closure. This is an evocative selection of colour films depicting Blackpool's trams during the period 1962-84 with all types in action. Circumnavigate Marton in sun, rain and fog. Admire the Vambacs in the their final months. Take boats and Standards out to Marton depot. In October 1962 join the crowds on the last night of Marton - the route that refused to die. Travel along Dickson Road (closed October 1963) on a variety of cars including Series 1 Rail coaches and Balloons. Enjoy the launch of the Hover tram and HMS Blackpool. Ride the dwindling number of classic Standards. Follow the sad saga of the stylish Coronations. Board experimental 618 and 638. See Rail coaches transformed into OMO's. Watch 761 emerge from the paint shop in April 1979. Switch off the lights of the Blackpool Belle. Finally, follow 641 on its first ever journey from Blackburn to Blackpool in April 1984. Special features: The Marton Death with depot interiors, the severed Gondola and the truncated remnant visited by the Western Train. The bitterly cold museum weekend of 12th/13th January 1963 The Plastic Tram Works car action Vambac controls A boat abroad Terrific snow scenes Centenary preparations.
