Progress is continuing in Edinburgh ahead of an opening for the much delayed tram system with a large amount of driver training and testing now taking place on a regular basis between Gogar depot and Edinburgh Airport. This photo update shows some images of trams in action and also a look at some of the latest construction work across the system.
Gyle stop approaching completion. This is likely to be the fourt busiest stop on the line. (Photo: Alasdair McFarlane)
275 prepares to leave the depot at Gogar on another training run. (Photo: Stuart Cooke)
258 approaches Edinburgh Airport. (Photo: Alasdair McFarlane)
257 and 275 pass on training runs. (Photo: Alasdair McFarlane)
Another view of 258. (Photo: Alasdair McFarlane)
Looks like it’s coming along nicely. I wonder if a heritage element can be included here? Perhaps Edinburgh 35 at Crich can be restored for use on the new system occasionally? Perhaps it can be overhauled and fitted with a transponder? Or even a fleet of new builds like the Manchester car proposed at Crich? Just a thought, I don’t really expect to see any heritage operation in Edinburgh being considered until the entire network is open.
Perhaps the restored Horse tram 23 will be allowed a trip on the system. That was certainly in the minds of the team that restored it.
Jamie
Unlike Manchester, then!
Wrong Howard! L53 on Metrolink has been discussed several times but logistically wasn’t practical and would have caused too much disruption to existing services. Edinburgh have the luxury of a new system not open yet!