SUMMERLEE TRANSPORT GROUP

The Summerlee Tramway was planned in 1986/1987 with the first section of track (Main Entrance to Saw Mill) opened in March 1988 with the first passenger tram to run at Summerlee (Brussels 9062), The first scottish tram Summerlee acquired was Lanarkshire 53 in 1986 which was sent to Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway as part of a 1980's Youth employment scheme, for restoration of the main body. The Body arrived at Summerlee in March 1988 for completion, the Second section of track opened in late 1988/early 1989. Summerlee's second operating tram was Graz 225 arriving in May 1989, both 9062 and 225 were planned to fill a gap in the tram service until 53 was launched into service and for use in the wet weather... The STG provides driver and conductor cover 4 days a week, you can learn to drive the trams at Summerlee on the Thursday night workgroup

Also known as: Summerlee

Primary location: Coatbridge United Kingdom