Blackpool 703 | The Haunted Tram 

I worked there in 2005. 703 wasnt used much that season and i only worked on it 3 times,but once,i was on late shifts and we were on Cleveleys flyers and were waiting our time at the southbound stop ready to run back to depot and we heard someone walking around upstairs. From what i heard when i worked there it was supposedly an engineer whonhanged himself on the stairs. But i certainly heard footsteps upstairs.

Charlie was a fitter that hung himself in the stair well of 703 in the 1960 that was what i was told when i worked as a contractor on the trams in the 1990s

I actually witnessed 703 at Rossall Hospital intersection... I'd been fishing on the prom one night and returned back home in my car about 02:30 in the morning crossing the tram track that is just off Rossall Road. Needless to say at that time there were no cars on the road and the last tram had finished hours ago. As I approached the crossing slowly a tram came past me very slowly and weirdly, silent.. Blackpool trams are very squeaky with thier old wheels. It glided past me silent, all lit up , why? it had no passengers infact I never even noticed any crew. As the road cleared I went over the track and watched it gliding silently into the distance towards Fleetwood ,all lit up. The year? mid 1990's but don't know exactly when.

I loved this. Just a gentle, haunting story. An everyday type of experience that makes you wonder.

I drove 703 a few times on a tram driving experience day at Beamish and the tram does creek due to it’s age and I did feel like there was a bit of atmosphere on it when it was at both Beamish & Blackpool.

I enjoyed that, thank you. My Dad’s a tram driver in Blackpool - I now need him to take me to the Rigby Rd depot!

Never knew this story. I'd heard about the phantom linesman who is said to walk the tracks at Bispham but not a haunted tram. This did remind me of the time I used to be a bus driver and we had a bus assigned to our depot that was, as far as I was concerned, haunted. I never really knew what it was but you never felt alone when driving it when it was empty. There was a real sense that someone was watching you and whoever or whatever they were they didn't feel friendly. The uneasiness feeling was strongest at the back left of the vehicle and I used to give that area a very quick check during the pre-drive check over.

My gran used to be a tram conductor in Blackpool. The only spirits she ever observed were the liquid variety brought on in copious quantities by the fishermen from Fleetwood

My grandmother got the 703 all the time. She never saw or heard a ghost but she did once see a woman do a poo in a handbag

A nice change of pace Reiver. Great story that must have taken a fair amount of work to put together. Well done lad.

If your close to Preston in the future, we have a haunted train tunnel (long disused) called 'The Miley Tunnel', as it runs a mile under the town. People have seen stuff down there and ive walked it myself, it certainly feels spooky.

Its an interesting one and I enjoyed your video - it was informative and not sensational which is always a plus. So I work for a major UK train operating company. It's worth noting that our main depot is on a road called "Dead Man's lane" - the whole area, which was very cheap land in the 1800s, was the city's plague pit. We have at least 2 units, that I know of, that some drivers will not collect from the depot on their own. I myself have had a weird experience on one which I've told colleagues about and got a "we're not surprised" back. The experiences range from doors opening by themselves, the passenger information system corrupting itself randomly and the public address system activating with no one onboard to work it. One of the 2 sets has also been involved in more fatalities than any other unit in the fleet - including some particularly nasty ones. It does make you wonder what might be going on.

I love the old trams - if you're ever in the area, Crich Tram Museum is well worth a visit, although they don't have the length of track of Beamish or Blackpool. It's very cool that Blackpool didn't get rid of its old trams when all the other towns did - and now, of course, towns are bringing the trams back, although in a very different shape to the original ones. I wonder what the story is of this old man and why he was still travelling on the tram - and whether he reached his destination in the end. I guess we'll never know.

This reminds me of Telly Savalas' ghost story from 1958 which also featured an apparition who lent him money to buy petrol ,as he had run out . I would recommend looking this up on the internet , especially the segment from " The Extraordinary " .

Very interesting story. Perhaps he used to frequently use the tram when he was living and now haunts it, maybe with fond memories, we will never know.

I live in Blackpool and seeing this is so cool! Cheers for making this. My Mrs was mentioning this is used in ghost tours However, there is one more terrifying place in Blackpool that you have overlooked; Ma Kelly's by the station on a bank holiday weekend.

That bell ringing must have made their hearts skip a beat!!!

An interesting story well told - thank you. I've always intended the visit Beamish Museum, but never managed it so far... perhaps one day. Lastly, it is such a shame that by the time that ethereal chap returned to the tram, his £10 note had gone down in value quite a lot!

I live in Blackpool and regularly travelled on the balloon trams, I love them, they have a class and style from a vanished age. I didn’t see any ghosts though!

£10 would be almost a weeks wages in those days

Bloody love beamish. I also highly recommend the tram depot tour in blackpool as they will twll yoy a few spooky stories from the trams and the depot itself. They have plans for an overhaul of the depot so that might disturb some things..

Full body apparitions are rare, full body apparitions that apport items are rare indeed. The only other that springs to mind is the underground worker that left some overalls on a bench. That story can be seen on the marvellous Ghosts on the Underground doc. Still, this also involved interaction, probably triggered by the rough weather. Perhaps the old chap was killed in a storm and never made it home.

A really good story about a ghostly passenger loved it

I'm in to my trams and trains too, this is really interesting, I've never known about this haunted story from the 703.

Fascinating- we live near Beamish and I remember this tram- I looked on my photos and there’s a photo of my child in front of this tram at the Pockerley Hall stop

Blackpool was a great place in the 70's and 80's, it's a complete sh*thole now.

Beautifully illustrated and narrated, as always!

I was brought up within about 1/4 of a mile from that very Rossall Beach stop, from the late 60's too. I remember those trams well, although I've never heard about this story at all until now. I s'pose you had to work on the trams to have been familiar with it back then. I've never heard of those trams being refered to as 'balloon' trams either. Ditto, I guess. Still, thanks for the very nice footage.

I work at Beamish, I've heard a lotta stories in the break rooms and such.

thank you for a another great story love this channel and the storys you find us

Wonderful , atmospheric video , with highly appropriate yet subtle background music ! The phantom bell ringing reminds me of a similar phenomenon where nurses are summoned to vacant beds in hospitals , in fact I have even heard this first hand from nurses when I had been a patient ! 🙄. During a visit to Thirlmere Railway Museum , Sydney , if you enter some of the unrestored carriages , you feel a strong sense of foreboding and of the past , which makes the visit even more interesting ! Such exhibits would no doubt have some fascinating tales to tell .

What a story I really love this ghost story . I believe it's really true. Some ghost Did get on the 703 Tram I really hope to bring this tram back on its root again and find out if the ghost did come back again I hope people don't be scared of spirits. Or goes, most of them are harmless. It's like They old life, repeat itself.Tells you the story what happened to them And should help you to solve their story Please never be scared of ghost or spirits Even though sometimes it's their life's been tragic Or murdered. I personally believe in ghost and spirits It's been a long time since I seen a ghost . But even now I love the seagulls and spirits again and really Live experience of it And learn from the ghost and spirits Please bring more stories of ghost and true stories of ghosts and spirits.. Please and thank you

Very fascinating thank you !

Really enjoyed this…. When I was a boy these trams fascinated me when we would visit Blackpool from Manchester as a family. Being someone interested in the Paranormal this is the best of worlds. Great video. Well put together.

I enjoyed this and who knows I could have travelled on that tram when I went to Blackpool. Great story thank you 👏👏👏👏

Another excellent video, with a story completely new to me.

I worked on the Trams in Blackpool many years ago. I drove probably most of the Balloons & Railcoaches, I may have even driven and/or Conducted on 703.... I can't remember, it's so long ago ! But I never had any supernatural experiences on any of them 🤣

Great story! Love the old trams. I am so glad some were saved for us to enjoy now.

I can believe it, recently my son passed away on a tube train,he was a train driver as well. His soul and spirit is on the train. Northern line,so if you see a ghost it be him.

When you said it was moved to Beamish, I got chills! I’ve visited Beamish so many times over the years, and never knew the story of the tram. Clicking on this video I wasn’t expecting to be told about a tram I have actually travelled on 🤯 😂 I don’t think I had a paranormal experience in the tram, but definitely felt uneasy in multiple places at beamish; especially the school and houses nearby, and the mine….the mine is absolutely vile! On a school trip we had to go in there and our tour guide deliberately turned off the lights and I FREAKED, I wouldn’t say I’m claustrophobic but there is something about that mine that churns my stomach with dread-very unpleasant energy in there. Love Beamish but seriously wouldn’t recommend the mine 😂

Excellent job.Lots of energy of people on this old tramps.Great you treated with the respect deserves

Superb story telling and great ghost story.

Whether at Starr Gate or a stargate there's clearly a portal to another dimension in Blackpool.

Seeing as Blackpool had the only proper tram service in the country, I can't believe they have recently replaced the beautiful, iconic and charming 1968 trams with plasticky modern ones - the kind you see on new tram lines. How utterly ridiculous.

Thank you! Now I have to go to Beamish :) Looks wonderful!

Creepy! I love trams. Must get to Beamish sometime.

I would love trams to come back. Would prefer to travel on them than the bus.

❤❤ ive been poorly for missed the notification JR now enjoying the narrator and story thanks lad xx

I love the retro look of the trams. Love this ghost story! 😊

thankyou for keeping these stories alive

Genuine goosebumps from a well-told, classic, TRUE ghost story. Subscribed! Will share this remarkable tale--brilliant!😊😊

i’d love to see a video on the beamish ghosts, if it’s possible!!

Fantastic video really enjoyed it when I go to Blackpool I'm going to book a tour of the depot 👍

What a wonderful tour. I had no idea about villages preserved as they were at various times!

i wish this mans channel had more views and support

101, bloody 101. I had the opportunity to ride her once, it was a late evening Bemish, the museum was closing and everyone was leaving we had just left the hall, heading towards the museum exit. We rounded the hill just before the exit. The bell ran once, myself and the two other passengers looked at each other. The atmosphere was strange to say the least. We arrived at the exit where I got of with the other two passengers. A lady about 20 years older them me had been one of the other passengers, he had sat in the very seat that keeps popping up in these stories. She came up to and ask "did you feel the temperature drop when that bell rang." I could only answer no, of course England isn't known for nice weather but the day was rather good all things considered. It was most certainly not cold.

Beautifully presented,as always❤ I wonder if the Beamish Museum has an exhibit of London from the sixties? I'm a Beatles fan,and I've always thought if I could time travel,that's the place,and time I would go to. Thanks for a ghost story that made me smile,rather than shiver!

A very well told ghost story! Thanks and congratulations

Very interesting im going to Blackpool in July for a few days pity it's not running would love to have a go on it 👍

Where is that tenner ? Very interesting. Peace and love Billy from Ireland 🇮🇪

I used to live in Fleetwood , near Fishermans Friend and I have the ratting of a tram some nights , when no more trams were running until the next day

"The Phantom Fylde coast fare Dodger?".🤔😉🇬🇧👁😎👍🏻

Fascinating story and very well told - great work!

I think you just got yourself another subscriber 😃👍. It's the first time I've come across your channel but I thoroughly enjoyed that story 😊

Very interesting and well told, thank you.

Love this thanks for uploading!

I thought that was the phantom flan flinger at first 😜 compost corner

I live near Blackpool and hadn't heard many local ghost stories until now!

Brilliant tale.

Amazing I had no clue about this and I love Blackpool trams fabulous video as well amazing… just fabulous . Thankyou

Excellent video thankyou ❤

Great presentation of an interesting story.

Love these ❤

Great video ❤

Love stories like this 😊

Hello do they still have the tram or has it been moved or even scrapped???? Thanks

Its nice to know this beautifull old tram still exists :)

Interesting video👍

I run a ghost tour of Blackpool, and whilst I have heard of the tales of 703, I think most of it can be put down to faulty wiring and the like. These cars were built for 20 to 30 years of service, tops. This year, car 700 is 90!!! So wiring will lose its newness a little in that time. 712 and 722 were also allegedly haunted. 712 by a little girl who fell downstairs in the 60's and 722 by a man who did the same a few years later. Bells ringing, destinaton blinds changing of their own accord. Seats swinging back.over and then back again. That sort of thing. There's a 'phantom tram' that is allegedly felt wafting past the stop at Pleasant Street where the Claremont Hotel is. You hear it rattle by. Feel the draught it makes. If it's raining, you apparently even see the rain pushed out of the tracks by the invisible wheels, but no physical tram is ever seen. There's a night watchman with a red lantern supposedly at Manchester Square that drivers haven't seen until they seemingly run over him, but on stopping and panicking, there's no sign of him. In the bus depot, near the fuel tanks, a man in a cloth cap who apparently was a fueller is seen quite often, only to vanish in front of your eyes. The electrical compound has several stories, but for the most recent and most evidenced, watch Darren from Adventureme when he did a ghost hunt around the depot and a seance in that very compound on Standard tram 147. I am a very sceptical person about all of this, but things happened that I have absolutely NO explanation for whatsoever. Very unnerving. Don't have nightmares. ..ha ha ha ha!!

I use to work for Blackpool Transport, and I have worked this tram 703, I have also heard and seen the seat flipped over. you can hear the seat when flipped, it has a sound all of its own. we were empty at the time and finishing duty, and we were on the way back to Rigby Road,

Tram Town is closed atm.I visited the depot and it was so fabulous.Love the Stories! there must be more Spirits on these Trams!

Hi. This was interesting to watch. I live in Blackpool and ride this route regular but on the modern trams. ❤

Plot twist: the ghost is that of Len Fairclough

Spooky. The ghost must be pissed off he's stuck in a mothballed tram. Does Blackpool have transfers to get onto another tram?

there's something particulalrly creepy about how normal this is, now ghouls or wails just a spectral rider who rings to be let off. the tension level for the conductor must have been ballistic

Absolutely wonderful. I'm from Sunderland but haven't lived there for almost 15 years. Whilst living in Sunderland I visited Beamish a number of times over the years & used the trams there to move about the site. Wondering if I was ever a passenger there on tram 703.

Good Show!

Oh, nice video! thanks ^_^

What an interesting story

New subbie. This is interesting.

"Faster and smoother rides?!" That footage of a tram shows it zipping along pretty well compared to a lot of modern traffic.

Really interesting video. I've never visited Blackpool but I know the North East well and visited Beamish a few times. Could be just a coincidence but one time I was on a tram-not sure which one but I felt very sick for no reason. Not saying it's supernatural but intriguing non the less! xxx

Loved this tale. Im sure there's a similar tale in Glasgow but for the life of me, I'm not too sure. Be good to hear about any in the Newcastle area

A very good story I beleive it all

they werent called dreadnought, dreadnoughts are different, open top and open staircase

Abit creepy but not the point of having a sleepless night...i enjoyed it. I am a believer...it's 1 word against others.

Heartbreaking story, this.. the ghostly tram rider did not appear malevolent.. he simply wanted a ride to somewhere quite important to him.. This entire story was submerged in sadness.. loneliness.. pain..😭 Hopeless romantics we may well be.. even so.. this story appears to us to be a portion of some mourning soul searching for his other half.. who perhaps is also en route to him.. via this haunted tram.. Our heartfelt hope is that indeed they will reunite one day.. perhaps.. as you say.. when the tram is brought again into service.. until then.. we shall live in hope 💜💙 Thank you so much for a marvelous and mesmerizing take that had us hanging on your every word.. superb, this was💜💙

My psychic side says the gentleman passenger is Arthur with a surname beginning with H , Howe or something similar. He was born in 1904 or 1914 … not exactly sure which . The note produced was from just after decimalisation , so an old tenner . I feel that the gentleman died at home during the night after his last journey there by this tram in 1973 , as I feel that it was the year Princess Anne married Captain Mark Phillips .

How can a ghost have a physical ten pound note? Makes absolutely no sense! Would have been interesting if they had put the note to one side, and kept it, possibly traced its origin, and it could have been used as an exhibit later in the museum. But I bet they didn't , as something else, possibly nefarious was going on that night in my opinion!!

Being from Blackpool, I did notice a tram at Beamish that had a Blackpool destination (I think it was ‘’pleasure beach’ ) on the board on the front. I didn’t know it had history.