The History of Trams
The first trams were seen in Torbay in 1907. Holidaymakers in particular enjoyed riding on them. The power was supplied from a groove at the bottom of the rail. This was lethal, as horses might be electrocuted! Therefore it was not long before overhead power lines were installed. In fact the trams had a fairly short life being replaced by buses in 1934.
Written by Tim Crine
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| Title | Value |
|---|---|
| Description: | |
| Written by | Tim Crine |
| Organisation | Torbay Library Services |
| Website | www.torbay.gov.uk |
| Contributor | Tim Crine |
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| Identifier | ref 852 |
| Format | greyscale postcard; 137 mm x 87 mm |
| Coverage | Devon. Torquay |
| Source | Torbay Library Services |
| Subject | Brunel. Railways. Tramways |
| Type | Image |
| Publisher | Torbay Library Services |
| Rights | Torbay Library Services |
| Keywords | clock tower fashion victoria parade strand architecture construction |
