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#1 ·
I was recently in Prague, Czech Republic and took some photos of trams.

Share your tram-photos worldwide. Now I'm waiting to see some tram photos from the Americas & India .






This is an old tram, I have seen the same type of tram in St Petersburg, Russia.


A newer type of tram.


This type of tram I also saw in Tallinn, Estonia
 
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#118 · (Edited)
The GTL8-I has partly been replaced by 60 Siemans Avenio low-floor trams (delevred from 2014 onwards). 10 more Avenio's will follow.
There is now a study underway for a new tram that will replace the remaining hight-floor trams.









During the summer season also some PCC-cars from 1957/58 are in daily service on the 'Tourist Tram'. A special tramline between the city centre and the beach.







 
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#129 ·
Some more photos from Nottingham, UK, taken on a recent visit

Approaching The Forest stop from Noel Street:


Turning into Noel Street as seen from The Forest:


Approaching The Forest stop from the City Centre:


On Wilford Bridge:


Near Wilford Village stop:


Approaching Nottingham Station


About to join Meadows Way:


Approaching the station from the city centre:


near Beeston stop:


Click on the image for the full size version. All images from https://madannie.smugmug.com/Trams/Nottingham-2018/
 
#130 ·
Manx Electric Railway

As a complete contrast to the above, the Isle of Man has three working tramways, none of which can be described as modern.

Longest of these lines is the Manx Electric Railway, opened in 1893 and still going strong with some elderly motive power. It is 17 miles (27 km) in length and is 3ft gauge, linking Derby Castle, just north of Douglas and Ramsey in the north of the island through largely rural territory.

Some photos from a visit in 2015.

Recently restored motor car 7 and trailer 48 at Laxey:


Motor car 22 and trailer 46 at Laxey:


Motor 6 and trailer 40 approaching the southern terminus at Derby Castle:


Tower wagon 52 at Howstrake dealing with an overhead line problem:


Crossbench motor car 32 near Howstrake, having brought the tower wagon to the worksite:


Motor car 22 and trailer 47 at Derby Castle:


Motor Car 1 (built in 1893 and still in regular use) and trailer 46 near Howstrake


Car 7 as seen from inside car 1 at Laxey:


Illuminated motor car 9 with trailer 47 at Dhoon Glen:


Motor car 6 and trailer 41 at Belle Vue:


Click on the image for the full size version. All images (and plenty more) at https://madannie.smugmug.com/Trams/Isle-of-Man-2015/
 
#131 ·
Snaefell Mountain Railway, Isle of Man

At Laxey on the east coast of the Isle of Man the Manx Electric Railway meets the 3ft 6in gauge Snaefell Mountain Railway, which is 5.5 miles long and climbs up to the summit of Snaefell, the highest point of the island.

Again, the cars are all rather old, being built in 1895, although modernised with new trucks (made in London) and ex Aachen control gear took place in the 1970s.

Car 6 leaving Laxey:


Car 5 beginning the climb at Laxey:


Car 6 at the Summit (not actually on the summit of Snaefell, but not too far off)


Car 2 about to cross the main road at Laxey


Car 1 restored to the original livery and company name, at Laxey


All images from https://madannie.smugmug.com/Trams/Isle-of-Man-2015/
 
#132 ·
Douglas Horse Tramway

At Derby Castle to the north of Douglas the Manx Electric Railway meets the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway which traverses Douglas Promenade, terminating at Victoria Pier.

This line opened in 1876 and has had a troubled existence in recent years, but it is still operating. The oldest car still in use dates from 1883, the newest from 1913 :nuts:

Car 45 (with motive power Mark) at Victoria Pier. This is one of the newest cars, dating from 1907!


Toastrack car 21 (1900 vintage) at Derby Castle


One of only three enclosed cars, 29, at Derby Castle on a rather wet day


Only double deck car is number 18. This is not used often as it is a bit heavy for the horses: although I saw it in use in 2015 I did not get a ride as it was taken into the depot at the end of this trip :cry:


All images from https://madannie.smugmug.com/Trams/Isle-of-Man-2015/
 
#133 ·
Sheffield, UK

And so back from the Isle of Man to the modern world.

A few recent photos of the Supertram in Sheffield. Still waiting for public service on the tram-train service to Rotherham & Parkgate, but the tram-train cars can be seen out and about:

399 205 at University of Sheffield stop in March 2018:


399 205 and 106 at Meadowhall in March 2018. Pity about the spot of rain on the lens :eek:hno:


399 206 at Park Square in March 2018


And a few slightly older shots.

Car 115 at Hillsborough in September 2017:


Car 120 at Shalesmoor in January 2014


Car 115 again, at CIty Hall in December 2014


Car 104 at Gleadless Townend, December 2014


All photos from various galleries at https://madannie.smugmug.com/Trams
 
#141 ·
And so back from the Isle of Man to the modern world.

A few recent photos of the Supertram in Sheffield. Still waiting for public service on the tram-train service to Rotherham & Parkgate, but the tram-train cars can be seen out and about:

399 205 at University of Sheffield stop in March 2018:


399 205 and 106 at Meadowhall in March 2018. Pity about the spot of rain on the lens :eek:hno:
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Tram-trains are the best.

Almost light metro at a fraction of the cost.

Most mid size cities should implement them instead of the slow trams.
 
#135 ·
Sheffield Tram-Train

The tram-train service from Sheffield to Rotherham Parkgate started in October 2018.

Yesterday I had my first ride on the tram-train route and a few (!) photos were taken.

tram 206 on railway metals approaching the Parkgate terminus


206 at the Parkgate stop, located behind the adjacent Shopping Centre


206 crossing from the down line to the up line near Parkgate on a journey to Sheffield


206 passing the mainline platform at Rotherham Central Station


206 and 201 at Rotherham Central


201 waiting at Cathedral


these photos (and many more of Sheffield Trams) at https://madannie.smugmug.com/Trams/Supertram-2018/
 
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