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The tramway was an iconic part of Glasgows past - but just how much of an impact did it have on the city?
(Permalink) Caur Glasgow Corporation Tramways Tram  Riverside Museum: Glasgow Corporation experimental single-decker Pullman tramcar no. 1089, dating from 1926, generally known as 'Baillie Burt's Car' on display in the Riverside Museum, Glasgow on 18th May 2016.  Summerlee Heritage Centre: Lurking at the rear of the tram shed at Summerlee in August 2012 is ex-Glasgow Corporation 'Coronation' tram no 1245, built in 1939 and withdrawn on 19 June 1962. See image [[38853]] |
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Among my family, friends and colleagues, I'm known for my love of the Glasgow trams. I love the cars, the lines, the rosettes on pre-1962 buildings. I love our photos showing them at the heart of Glasgows hustle and bustle. And I love the way Glaswegians are still proud of their tramways almost sixty years after they disappeared from the citys streets.
(Permalink) Glasgow Corporation Tramways  Riverside Museum: Glasgow Coronation tramcar No. 1173 at the Riverside Museum in August 2013, having been brought from the Reserve Collection to be rather poorly displayed here (as are many of the other exhibits).
 Auchenshuggle [Tram]: A Glasgow tram at the Auchenshuggle terminus on 4th August 1962, exactly one month before the last trams ran on this last city tramway in Great Britain (prior to the construction of new systems in the ... |
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In 1894, there were almost four hundred horse-drawn tramcars on the streets of Glasgow.
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He was the larger-than-life boss of the Glasgow tramways, a 'municipal missionary' sent around the globe to share his wisdom.
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