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MS 3508 - Records of Grampian Regional Transport Ltd. (formerly Grampian Regional Transport, Aberdeen Corporation Tramways/Transport and Aberdeen District Tramways Company)
2 - Aberdeen Corporation Tramways/Transport
5 - Records arranged by form
3 - Photographs and negatives
2 - Early electric tramcars/early buses
Collection
GB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
Level
Item
Ref No
MS 3508/2/5/3/2/1
Title
George Street electric car service: opening
Date
23 December 1899
Extent
1 item
Administrative History
The Woodside line was the first to be fitted with electric traction. John McAadam & Sons of Aberdeen were awarded with the conversion contract. More than 10, 000 passengers were carried on the first day of opening.
Description
Mounted photograph of George Street electric car service, Woodside 5 and passengers (possibly officials). One of original 8 Brush-built trams.
Access Status
Open
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