In Pictures: Trams to Newhaven Edinburgh Trams extension work continues

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Often the most intriguing part of the early stages of construction is just what may be found underneath the road? In this case as well as original first generation tram tracks some cast iron U-shaped yokes from the cable tramway have also been found. The cable tramway ran down Leith Walk as far as Pilrig Street where passengers had to change trams to a Leith Tramways electric car to continue their journey to Leith.

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