Cliveblackpool
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Heritage pacers???
I've had a little read back, and one thought, would the cost of conversion be worth it? Well, if you are a family out for a day out then getting the tram @ Kirkham - or even a P+R between there and Lytham (especially if signposted from the motorway) may be a more attractive prospect than a clapped out pacer or sprinter. "Mummy, can we go on the trams....??" So it's a boost to locals and tourists.
I would rather travel on a 142 Pacer any day, than a new shiny Blackpool LRT 'tram'
A Pacer has lots of seats 3+2, Pacers can go 70mph, probably replacement trains will be faster. A suburban service to Preston and beyond is good.
LRT Flexity has only 72 seats - 149 crush loading capacity with standing.
LRT - Promenade running is slow around 10mph. Standing is not good, especially when drivers pulse the power on and off.
Great for residents and businesses in Lyham if it became the terminus - no one else!
Removing Blackpool South and Pleasure Beach stations could affect the viability if the line.
Al that is needed is a dynamic passing loop!