Trolleys, Trams, and Light Rail Around the World

Trolleys, trams, and light rail systems around the world are featured in this book, including Pittsburgh's downtown subway, Blackpool's double-decker trams, Hong Kong's extensive fleet, Toronto's largest trolley car system, Amsterdam's re-equipment with new tram cars, Helsinki's reversal of its 1969 decision, and Melbourne's largest tram system. The book highlights the exciting future of the trolley car in a challenging world.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 128 pages
Publication date: 26 October 2023
Publisher: Fonthill Media LLc

Around the world, trolleys, trams, and light rail systems offer diverse transportation options. Pittsburgh boasts a comprehensive light rail system, including a downtown subway, street-running trams, and private right-of-way. In the British Isles, the Isle of Man showcases its vintage open-air horse-drawn trams alongside electric trams, while Blackpool, England, boasts a modern and well-patronized double-decker tram network. Hong Kong stands out with its vast fleet of double-decker trams, covering the city extensively. Toronto, Canada, maintains its well-preserved trolley system, making it the largest in North America. Amsterdam's decision to re-equip its system with new tram cars has been warmly received by the public, ensuring the retention of the tram service. Helsinki's initial decision to have trams only in the city center was reversed in 1969, leading to the expansion of the tram network. Melbourne, Australia, boasts the largest tram system in the English-speaking world, operating continuously since its inception. This book serves as a testament to the enduring appeal and exciting future of the trolley car in a challenging world.

Around the world, trolleys, trams, and light rail systems offer diverse transportation options. Pittsburgh boasts a comprehensive light rail system, including a downtown subway, street-running trams, and private right-of-way. In the British Isles, the Isle of Man showcases its vintage open-air horse-drawn trams alongside electric trams, while Blackpool, England, boasts a modern and well-patronized double-decker tram network. Hong Kong stands out with its vast fleet of double-decker trams, covering the city extensively. Toronto, Canada, maintains its well-preserved trolley system, making it the largest in North America. Amsterdam's decision to re-equip its system with new tram cars has been warmly received by the public, ensuring the retention of the tram service. Helsinki's initial decision to have trams only in the city center was reversed in 1969, leading to the expansion of the tram network. Melbourne, Australia, boasts the largest tram system in the English-speaking world, operating continuously since its inception. This book serves as a testament to the enduring appeal and exciting future of the trolley car in a challenging world.

Weight: 589g
Dimension: 275 x 215 x 8 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781625451187