Status Closed Route length 2.61 miles (4.20 km) Close 1 January 1897 | Propulsion system(s) Cable Open 28 January 1888 | |
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Track gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 ⁄2 in) | ||
Edinburgh Northern Tramways operated a cable hauled tramway service in Edinburgh between 1888 and 1897.
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History
The service started on 28 January 1888 with a line along Hanover Street and Dundas Street to Ferry Road, Goldenacre. The depot and power station were located on Henderson Row. A second line opened on 17 February 1890 from George Street along Frederick Street and Howe Street through Stockbridge to Comely Bank.
Closure
On 1 January 1897 it was taken over by the Edinburgh and District Tramways.
References
Edinburgh Northern Tramways Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA