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The Elephant Never Forgot: Londons Trams In Retrospect

Paul Collins

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The Elephant Never Forgot: Londons Trams In Retrospect

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Following on from the author's first book on the subject, this volume looks at several new areas which give further insights into the development and operation of London trams from the 1860s to the current Croydon Tramlink, through contemporary reports published in journals. Topic areas include: - The operation of G F Train's three lines in the early 1860s - Horse trams - Experimental forms of motive power tested in London in the 1880s and 1890s - The experimental overhead line at Alexandra Palace - London's cable tramways - Operation of the conduit system - Enlargement of the Kingsway Subway - Tramcar maintenance - The planning of Operation Tramway - Filming 'The Elephant Will Never Forget' - Croydon Tramlink A fascinating snapshot of the tramways of London perfect for anyone interested in London's rich transport history, this book is certain to be popular with transport enthusiasts nationwide.