The Southern Electric Group: Sandilands Spider Tramtour
19th October 2009
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The Southern Electric Group's Sandilands Spider Tram tour.

Route of the tour was East Croydon - Beckenham Jct (reverse) - Woodside Crossover (reverse) - Elmers End (Reverse) - Sandilands Crossover (reverse) - New Addington (reverse) - East Croydon - Therapia Lane Depot (Depot Tour) - Wimbledon (reverse) - West Croydon - Lloyd Park Crossover (reverse) - East Croydon.

Thanks to the Southern Electric Group and Tramlink driver and supervisor for running an excellent and unusual tour.
Tram 2532 is captured running empty from Therapia Lane Depot to East Croydon for the tramtour. Sun 18.10.09
Tram 2532 is captured running empty from Therapia Lane Depot to East Croydon for the tramtour. Sun 18.10.09
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2532 and 2535 at East Croydon. Sun 18.10.09
2532 and 2535 at East Croydon. Sun 18.10.09
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The tour at Beckenham Jct. Sun 18.10.09
The tour at Beckenham Jct. Sun 18.10.09
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The cramped approach to Beckenham Jct. Sun 18.10.09
The cramped approach to Beckenham Jct. Sun 18.10.09
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Elmers End station where the tram lines uses the former Addlestone Bay. Sun 18.10.09
Elmers End station where the tram lines uses the former Addlestone Bay. Sun 18.10.09
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A NR MPV runs through Elmers End. Sun 18.10.09
A NR MPV runs through Elmers End. Sun 18.10.09
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2532 at Elmers End before heading for New Addington. Sun 18.10.09
2532 at Elmers End before heading for New Addington. Sun 18.10.09
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2551 arrives with a service tram from Croydon after been given special permission to enter the single line section occupied by the tour. Sun 18.10.09
2551 arrives with a service tram from Croydon after been given special permission to enter the single line section occupied by the tour. Sun 18.10.09
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2551 at Elmers End. Sun 18.10.09
2551 at Elmers End. Sun 18.10.09
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2551 & 2532 Elmers End. Sun 18.10.09
2551 & 2532 Elmers End. Sun 18.10.09
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New Addington. Sun 18.10.09
New Addington. Sun 18.10.09
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The line is single so it can be squeezed btween the road and health centre at New Addington. 2550 arrives from Wimbledon. Sun 18.10.09
The line is single so it can be squeezed btween the road and health centre at New Addington. 2550 arrives from Wimbledon. Sun 18.10.09
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2550 and 2532 at New Addington. Sun 18.10.09
2550 and 2532 at New Addington. Sun 18.10.09
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As part of the tour a visit to the depot was included. 2532 sits outside the main shed. Sun 18.10.09
As part of the tour a visit to the depot was included. 2532 sits outside the main shed. Sun 18.10.09
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The Wash Road at Therapia Lane. Sun 18.10.09
The Wash Road at Therapia Lane. Sun 18.10.09
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Note the destination display. One of the long mooted extensions to the tram system. Sun 18.10.09
Note the destination display. One of the long mooted extensions to the tram system. Sun 18.10.09
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The main depot is a two road shed capable of holding four trams. 2534 and 2538 are seen inside the shed. 2534 is currently out of service following an accident between a car and a bus in which one bus passenger was sadly killed. The tram required a visit to Crewe Works for repairs. It was allegedly also in a collision with a class 66 during its stay at Crewe! Sun 18.10.09
The main depot is a two road shed capable of holding four trams. 2534 and 2538 are seen inside the shed. 2534 is currently out of service following an accident between a car and a bus in which one bus passenger was sadly killed. The tram required a visit to Crewe Works for repairs. It was allegedly also in a collision with a class 66 during its stay at Crewe! Sun 18.10.09
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The main shed at Therapia Lane Depot. Sun 18.10.09
The main shed at Therapia Lane Depot. Sun 18.10.09
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Overhead Line warning system to show if the current is live. Sun 18.10.09
Overhead Line warning system to show if the current is live. Sun 18.10.09
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2534 is being refurbished before a return to traffic, the last tram to be done. Sun 18.10.09
2534 is being refurbished before a return to traffic, the last tram to be done. Sun 18.10.09
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The bogie overhaul area with a trailer bogie on display. Sun 18.10.09
The bogie overhaul area with a trailer bogie on display. Sun 18.10.09
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The bogie overhaul area with a motor bogie on display. Sun 18.10.09
The bogie overhaul area with a motor bogie on display. Sun 18.10.09
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Access to the bogie workshop area is via a turntable. Sun 18.10.09
Access to the bogie workshop area is via a turntable. Sun 18.10.09
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Trailer Bogie undergoing overhaul. Sun 18.10.09
Trailer Bogie undergoing overhaul. Sun 18.10.09
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