Edinburgh Northern Tramways
 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
Tram cable pulley unit at the Henderson Row depot in Stockbridge (now an insurance company office)
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
On 1 January 1897 it was taken over by the Edinburgh and District Tramways.
References
- ↑ The Golden Age of Tramways. Published by Taylor and Francis.
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