Tram 2532 is captured running empty from Therapia Lane Depot to East Croydon for the tramtour. Sun 18.10.09 1280x960 DSCF9811.JPG |
2532 and 2535 at East Croydon. Sun 18.10.09 1280x960 DSCF9824.JPG |
The tour at Beckenham Jct. Sun 18.10.09 1280x960 DSCF9827.JPG |
The cramped approach to Beckenham Jct. Sun 18.10.09 1280x960 DSCF9834.JPG |
Elmers End station where the tram lines uses the former Addlestone Bay. Sun 18.10.09 1280x960 DSCF9842.JPG |
A NR MPV runs through Elmers End. Sun 18.10.09 1280x960 DSCF9843.JPG |
2532 at Elmers End before heading for New Addington. Sun 18.10.09 1280x960 DSCF9844.JPG |
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 1280x960 DSCF9845.JPG |
2551 at Elmers End. Sun 18.10.09 1280x960 DSCF9848.JPG |
2551 & 2532 Elmers End. Sun 18.10.09 1280x960 DSCF9852.JPG |
New Addington. Sun 18.10.09 1280x960 DSCF9860.JPG |
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 1280x960 DSCF9866.JPG |
2550 and 2532 at New Addington. Sun 18.10.09 1280x960 DSCF9874.JPG |
As part of the tour a visit to the depot was included. 2532 sits outside the main shed. Sun 18.10.09 1280x960 DSCF9876.JPG |
The Wash Road at Therapia Lane. Sun 18.10.09 1280x960 DSCF9886.JPG |
Note the destination display. One of the long mooted extensions to the tram system. Sun 18.10.09 1280x960 DSCF9889.JPG |
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 1280x960 DSCF9892.JPG |
The main shed at Therapia Lane Depot. Sun 18.10.09 1280x960 DSCF9894.JPG |
Overhead Line warning system to show if the current is live. Sun 18.10.09 1280x960 DSCF9895.JPG |
2534 is being refurbished before a return to traffic, the last tram to be done. Sun 18.10.09 1280x960 DSCF9900.JPG |
The bogie overhaul area with a trailer bogie on display. Sun 18.10.09 1280x960 DSCF9901.JPG |
The bogie overhaul area with a motor bogie on display. Sun 18.10.09 1280x960 DSCF9902.JPG |
Access to the bogie workshop area is via a turntable. Sun 18.10.09 2592x1944 DSCF9905.JPG |
Trailer Bogie undergoing overhaul. Sun 18.10.09 2592x1944 DSCF9906.JPG |
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