It was built based on design features of trams which once ran on London\u2019s Metropolitan Electric Tramways and London United Tramways. That includes Robinson type staircases and having those actually makes it one of the easier trams to get upstairs without having to become a contortionist! \u00a0The lower deck features partially enclosed saloons with the upper deck fully open top. When built it received a red and white livery, colours that it retains to this day.<\/p>\n
As with all trams originally built in Eastbourne it was initially constructed as 2\u2019 gauge tramcar before being regauged to the wider track laid in Seaton of 2\u20199\u201d when it moved across to Devon in 1970.<\/p>\n
Although not normally a first choice tram for use, it still sees fairly extensive use (particularly in the busier season when more trams are out in service) and remains an important part of the operating fleet despite the fact its now in its seventh decade of operation.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>Here we see 2 on the approach to Riverside Halt coming from the direction of Seaton. In the background is part of the large housing estate which is still being built on the site of the former Warners Holiday Camp. (Photograph by Gareth Prior, 30th June 2024)<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
We move on with locations for \u201cMeet the Trams\u201d again and this time we head as far south as we can for heritage type trams in the British Isles \u2013 Seaton Tramway in Devon. For the next 12 weeks we … Continue reading