Edinburgh Northern Tramways
Appearance
Edinburgh Northern Tramways | |
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![]() Map of the routes of the Edinburgh Northern Tramways | |
Operation | |
Locale | Edinburgh |
Open | 28 January 1888 |
Close | 1 January 1897 |
Status | Closed |
Infrastructure | |
Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
Propulsion system(s) | Cable |
Statistics | |
Route length | 2.61 miles (4.20 km) |
Edinburgh Northern Tramways operated a cable hauled tramway service in Edinburgh between 1888 and 1897.[1]
History
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The service started on 28 January 1888 with a line along Hanover Street and Dundas Street to Ferry Road, Goldenacre. The depot and power station were located on Henderson Row. A second line opened on 17 February 1890 from George Street along Frederick Street and Howe Street through Stockbridge to Comely Bank.
Closure
[edit]On 1 January 1897 it was taken over by the Edinburgh and District Tramways.
References
[edit]- ^ The Golden Age of Tramways. Published by Taylor and Francis.