The Directory Of British Tramways

Subtitled: Every Passenger-Carrying Tramway, Past and Present. A comprehensive survey of all passenger-carrying tramways ever operated in the British Isles, including Ireland, the Isle of Man and other island systems. All forms of traction are included -- horse, cable, steam, gas and electric -- together with all track gauges from monorail to 18-ft., making this a unique single-volume reference. Systems are fully described including opening and closing dates, takeovers, route lengths, type of stock used, and tramcar numbers. Hdbd., 8 1/4 x 10 1/2, 248 pgs., 218 b&w ill.