The Story Of The British Tram DVD

The British Tram had its origins on Merseyside in 1860 when the American George Francis Train opened the first tramway at Birkenhead.The Story of the British Tram recounts the major developments for powering tramcars; including the many experimental schemes - including conduit and cable systems through to the standard system of trolley pole and overhead electric wire and the key role played by the tram in the expansion of our towns and cities at the turn of the century.From the pioneers through the boom period of 1900-1930 to the decline against competition from motor... buses - the story if told through interviews graphics and unique archive film.And now with the modern tramway systems re-appearing in our cities the tram is back on the tracks! [show more]

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