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Sheffield Trams OV490D
Renowned for its cheap fares, frequent services, high maintenance standards and steeply graded routes, the system continued to expand until 1935.
Over 300 new four-wheel double deckers were built between 1928 and 1952 including the famous "Roberts" cars.
Ironically, as the last of these was being delivered, the city implemented its policy of tramway abandonment, the final route closing on 8th October 1960.
Thirty years later, trams were back on the streets of Sheffield. This DVD recaptures the glory days when the city possessed a tramway of which it could be justly proud.
This is an evocative selection of films, many in colour, depicting Sheffield's trams. All types of car are seen before, during and after the last war.
Detailed route coverage is as follows:
•Ecclesall - Middlewood (abandoned 1954)
•Then the 'hilly' lines Walkley - Intake (1956) and Crookes - Handsworth (1957)
•The reserved track along Prince of Wales Road (1958)
•The industrial canyons of Brightside (1958/9)
•The semi-rural Abbey Lane (1959)
•The single track sections en route to Wadsley Bridge (1959)
•And finally the cross-town trunk routes Meadowhead - Sheffield Lane Top, and Beauchief - Vulcan Road (1960)
Special Features:
•Football cars for Wednesday and United
•Snow scenes
•A simulated gas attack
•The short-lived unpopular green livery
•A second-hand London tram
•An ex-Bradford car
•Enthusiast specials
•Period buses and cars
•And Final Day Activity.
In conclusion: The trams which 'escaped' and the horse car which returned.
Originating on 8mm, 9.5mm, 16mm and 35mm silent film
Black and white and colour
No attempt has been made to add non-authentic sounds
Informative commentary throughout
Running time - 100 Minutes