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First Powered Gauging Run (Oaks Road - Addington Village)

Wednesday 18th August (1000 - 1400)

See photos below text: -

Tram 2536 was used for this long expected test. Sadly I was in Brussels that Morning and missed it, but luckily John Bradshaw wasn't and was able to provide these pictures. There were the usual problems with obstructions and Police were needed to cross several busy roads where lights are not yet commissioned. The tram reversed using the Crossover at Addington Village.

The Railway Inspectorate did walk the route to New Addington but it was decided not to take the tram.

 
Photos
 

2536 - The first tram at Kent Gate Way

By: John Bradshaw

Date: 18/08/1999

ID: 866

2536 - The first tram to Addington Village after arrival

By: John Bradshaw

Date: 18/08/1999

ID: 860

2536 - The first tram at Addington Village

By: John Bradshaw

Date: 18/08/1999

ID: 853

2536 - The first tram to Addington Village at Addington Park Access LC

By: John Bradshaw

Date: 18/08/1999

ID: 852

2536 - The first tram to Addington Village after reversing on the crossover

By: John Bradshaw

Date: 18/08/1999

ID: 849

2536 - The first tram to Addington Village at Gravel Hill stop

By: John Bradshaw

Date: 18/08/1999

ID: 840

2536 - The first tram at Gravel Hill LC

By: John Bradshaw

Date: 18/08/1999

ID: 834

2536 - The first tram to Croydon at Gravel Hill stop

By: John Bradshaw

Date: 18/08/1999

ID: 825

2536 - The first tram at Heathfield LC

By: John Bradshaw

Date: 18/08/1999

ID: 824

2536 - The first tram to Croydon at Heathfield LC

By: John Bradshaw

Date: 18/08/1999

ID: 823

2536 - The first tram to Addington Village at Addington Park

By: John Bradshaw

Date: 18/08/1999

ID: 819

2536 - The first tram to Addington Village at Coombe Lane

By: John Bradshaw

Date: 18/08/1999

ID: 769

2536 - The first tram to Addington Village at Addington Hills foot crossing

By: John Bradshaw

Date: 18/08/1999

ID: 765

   
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