Lost Tramways: Devon and Cornwall

New Hardback Illustrated

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Four tramways served the far south-west of England: that between Cambourne and Redruth, which carried freight more than passengers; routes around Plymouth and Devonport, where the steep gradients required changes to the original braking system; those into Exeter city centre, electrified in 1905; and routes serving Torquay that were initially powered by studs rather than overhead wires. This volume traces the fortunes of the lines in the region, illustrating the story with archive photographs.

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