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The Croydon Centenarian |
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| Sunday 23rd September 2001 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Croydon Centenarian was organised by John Gent to mark the centenary of electric trams in Croydon. Croydon's first electric tramway opened on 26th September 1901 between Norbury and Purley. Guests at the Opening included the Home Secretary. The tour for invited passengers only was worked by 2535 and guests included Councillor Mary Walker (former Mayor of Croydon who was instrumental in supporting Tramlink), Bob Dorey (TCL Chairman), Nick Owen (ITN Newsreader and tram supporter), and .. er .. Me (Thanks for the embarrassing announcement, John)! The tour was very enjoyable with few problems. The tram carried a special headboard on each end and acquired a variety of old style Route Numbers during the tour (16, 18 and 42) - The old Croydon Routes. 2535 looked rather good at Beckenham Junction with an old style "42" in the corner of the windscreen rather than the usual coloured card running numbers. The guests were also treated to a variety of musical interludes thanks to Graham Feakins and his CD player. On arrival back at Church Street, the group retired to an "Elegant Collation" at the Dog and Bull in Surrey Street for a buffet lunch. Many thanks go to "Sir" John Gent for organising the tour, Peter Walker and the Dog and Bull for the excellent food, First Tram Operations for planning the timings, our drivers, Andy Gray and Tony Dyer and TCL for allowing the tour to take place. |
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Thanks to John Kaye for Actual Timings |
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2535 - The Croydon Centenarian - New Addington
By: S.J.Parascandolo
Date: 23/09/2001
ID: 1323
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Croydon Electric Tramway Centenary Postcard
By: John Bradshaw
Date: 23/09/2001
ID: 1322
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Croydon Centenarian Ticket
By: John Bradshaw
Date: 23/09/2001
ID: 1321
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2535 - The Croydon Centenarian with Route Number 16 on the side
By: S.J.Parascandolo
Date: 23/09/2001
ID: 1320
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2535 - The Croydon Centenarian - East Croydon
By: S.J.Parascandolo
Date: 23/09/2001
ID: 1319
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2535 - The Croydon Centenarian - arriving at East Croydon from the Depot
By: S.J.Parascandolo
Date: 23/09/2001
ID: 1318
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2535 - The Croydon Centenarian - Wimbledon
By: S.J.Parascandolo
Date: 23/09/2001
ID: 1317
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2535 - The Croydon Centenarian - Wimbledon with ITN Newsreader Nick Owen talking to the driver
By: S.J.Parascandolo
Date: 23/09/2001
ID: 1316
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2535 - The Croydon Centenarian - Elmers End
By: S.J.Parascandolo
Date: 23/09/2001
ID: 1315
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2535 - The Croydon Centenarian - Elmers End
By: S.J.Parascandolo
Date: 23/09/2001
ID: 1314
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Croydon Centenarian - Group Photo at Beckenham Junction
By: John Bradshaw
Date: 23/09/2001
ID: 1313
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2535 - The Croydon Centenarian - Beckenham Junction
By: S.J.Parascandolo
Date: 23/09/2001
ID: 1312
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2535 - The Croydon Centenarian - Beckenham Junction with 42 Route Number
By: S.J.Parascandolo
Date: 23/09/2001
ID: 1311
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