Manchester Retrolink

DA VINCI

You drove 1002, specially advertising the Da Vinci Exhibition in Manchester 2009 at the Museum of Science & Industry.

The Fusilier 1995

You drove 1013, specially named in 1995 to twin LRV with the Lancashire Fusiliers Association. The tram honourably carried the regimental crests on the front of each cab.

Lancashire Fusiliers

You drove the iconic Lancashire Fusilier T68 1020 or the later vehicle M5000 3020, which was honoured with the name after 1020 was withdrawn.

Wooden T68

You drove the iconic TOY T68

32 Years of Metrolink

You drove the special unit comprising of Original spec 1001 (the first t68) and withdrawn T68X 1026 (the last t68), showcasing how the trams looked when entering service and how they looked by the time they were retired.

SystemOne

You drove the first T68, 1001. This special name was given to 1001 and 1011 to promote the multi-mode ticketing scheme ALREADY available before the Bee Network. The same ticket offering, just under a different name.

GET OUR METROLINK BACK ON TRACK (2004)

You drove the special T68M 1015, carrying the iconic 'GET OUR METROLINK BACK ON TRACK' campaign advert wrap.

Vans The Original

5 T68s were all given this named as part of a sponsorship with the brand in 2010.

The Poppy Appeal

You drove 1022, carrying the iconic Poppy Appeal nameplate that the L.R.V was given in 2003.

Bee Notwork

You drove the abysmal yellow monster. What if the T68s lived long enough to be placed into the dull and underwhelming Bee Notwork livery?

Red Nose Day 09

You drove the special Comic Relief T68 1007!

Pride M5000

You drove the M5000 carrying one of Metrolink's many Pride liveries!

Farewell Tour

You drove the special Farewell Tour double unit, used on 26.05.14. The double unit operated an original routes tour, comprising Piccadilly – MediaCityUK – Eccles – MediaCityUK – Bury – Altrin'ham and returned to Piccadilly. The trams were driven by 2 of the original drivers wearing original style uniforms. During the tour, a stop was made at H'ton Park station, where the official announcement of 1007’s preservation was made with a special application of the Tramway's logo applied to one side of 1007.

Spirit of Manchester

You drove the very special M5000 3022, carrying the bee livery to honour the 22 souls tragically lost in the Manchester Bombings.

2002 Golden Jubilee

You drove the special 2002 Golden Jubilee T68M named to commemorate her Majesty, the Queen's special milestone!

ROSIE

You drove ROSIE, specially named in 05/94 in support of the Red Rose Forest and associated leisure activities.

SOOTY & CO

You drove the L.R.V named specially, to appear in children's television show Sooty & Co. The episode where 1005 featured was called 'Moving In' and the tram was shown travelling from G-Mex through the city centre. This nameplate was never carried in passenger service.

Manchester Transport Coat of Arms Crest

You drove 1007, which made history when it became the first tram to carry passengers through the streets of Manchester since 1949, chosen as the last tram was numbered 1007 also. This vehicle is now in preservation, although no work has been carried out to restore it to it's original condition, as it still sits in storage at Metrolink's Trafford depot still carrying revised livery and all T68X body modifications.

Manchester Champion 1992

You drove the very Special T68 that carried the Queen on 17/07/1992. Queen Elizabeth II officially opened the network during this ceremony.