Crew of the last tram

Category

Library Item

Item no

21241

Title

Driver James Kay, Conductor Andrew Birrell, Crew of Last Tram

Description

The tram driver and conductor stand outside a tram. They both wear smart uniforms with shirt and ties, and peaked caps. The driver, James Kay wears a large black overcoat. The conductor, Andrew Birrell wears a suit. He carries a ticket machine and shoulder bag. The crew stand on a cobbled road. The wheels of the tram can be seen positioned on the tram track. Some of the seating inside the bottom of the tram is visible through the windows.

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1956

Size

16.3 x 21.4 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

The last trams ran on 16th November 1956, with a procession making the final journey south to the depot at Shrubhill. They carried local dignitaries and members of the public, many of whom were tram enthusiasts. Presentations were made at the Mound by the Lord Provost to the last crews. Local people lined the routes to see the passing of the last trams and there was a large number of police present at the Shrubhill Depot to maintain order. As the final tramcar passed through, the gates were closed after them, thus ending the era of Edinburgh's trams.
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Clothing and dress > Accessories > Hats

Clothing and dress > Garments > Coats

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Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

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