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TRAM: British and Australian (American usually streetcar also trolley) noun [C]
An electric vehicle that transports people, usually in cities, and goes along metal tracks in the road. (Taken from the Cambridge English Dictionary)

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LATEST PROGRESS ON CARDIFF 131
Crich Tramway Village – Sunday 9th December 2007

Work continues on Cardiff 131 at Crich. The underframe has been partially restored whilst work has also been undertaken on the traction motors and the truck. (Follow the link below to see a photo).

No further progress on London United Tramways 159’s trucks with a replacement trial sideframe casting awaited.


This photo of 131 shows the 2 traction motors in the foreground, followed by the partially restored underframe, the truck and then the remains of the original underframe.
Photo: Andy Bailey

Source: Andy Bailey