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SEATON TRAMWAY 1985 |
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This tramway opened at Seaton in 1970. The track and trams had transferred from Eastbourne in Sussex having been established there since 1953. The tramway runs along a former Southern Railway branch line with had served Seaton from 1868 to 1966. After closure, the track bed was purchased by the tramway owners, and the 2 feet, 9 inch gauge lines were laid in stages, the complete Seaton to Colyton line finally opening in 1980. For a detailed history, see the Seaton Tramway website. These photos were taken during a visit in 1985. New photographs were taken in 2012 See them here. |
Car 6 was built for the 1956 season at Eastbourne.
It is based on the open-topper design of Llandudno & Colwyn Bay trams.
Car No 2 was completed in 1964. This one is based on a London Metropolitan Tramways design.
Colyton Station, appearing much as it did in Southern Railway
days.
See an up to date picture of the station here
Passengers boarding Car No 6
Travelling along the former Southern Railway track bed.
Approaching a passing loop with Car No 2 waiting.
Another look along the line - this time with our car waiting
at the loop.
The car ahead does not appear in the current fleet list of Seaton Tramways.
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