Posted:
Wednesday 10th May 2000 (22:40)
The
Opening Ceremony
The guests arrived at New Addington aboard two buses from Croydon.
After speaches and the Ribbon Cutting about 1100, the two trams 2543
and 2550 both with reefs on the front left for Croydon.
It
was a busy event with many people, enthusiasts, press and residents.
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The
sign says it all!
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2543
and 2530 - Awaiting the Launch
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Mayor
of Croydon, Dr Shafi Khan and former LT Tram driver, Fred Roberts
cut the Ribbon.
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Crowds
gather for the Opening Ceremony
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Crowds
gather at New Addington
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2543
forms the First VIP tram from New Addington
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