2009 News

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 Date   Title 

Dec 20 2009

Snow in Manchester

The last day of the season was curtailed by snow and icy weather.

Nov 8 2009

Leeds 50 Event

Celebrating 50 years since the Leeds tram system closed.

Aug 8 2009 to
 Aug 14 2009

MOSi Transport Event

The Museum of Science and Industry held a transport event, featuring L53.

Jul 12 2009

Transport In Art

We held our first 'Transport In Art' exhibition in the museum. Artists were in attendance, both painting and exhibiting. L53 and both electric trams were in service.

Jun 14 2009

60th Anniversary of Manchester's Last Tram

To celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Manchester's Last Tram, Horse Tram L53 and California Car 765 were in service.

May 27 2009

L53 is star attraction at Beamish

L53 operated at Beamish on 27th/28th May.

Apr 26 2009

L53 operates with 2 horses for the first time

L53 makes history with the first timetabled service by a horse tram on mainland Britain since the 1920s!

 





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