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Adelaide Tram Revival
Adelaide's Glenelg tramway uses the route of a 5ft 3in gauge steam line from the city to the popular resort of
Glenelg. Converted to electric traction at 600V DC in 1929, the gauge was modified to 4ft 8½ins, for compatibility
with the tramway system. When the tram system closed in 1958, the Glenelg line survived, becoming one of the last
few places in the world where traditional interurban equipment could be seen in service.
In 2004, it was completely refurbished, and eleven new European low-floor trams acquired. The line was extended
up King William St. to North Terrace, and further extension is under way. |
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THUMBNAILS
The following thumbnails lead to stills taken directly
from the video. Just click on the thumbnail to see the full picture. The stills have been slightly compressed for
faster loading, with possible minor loss of definition in some cases.
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