Tramway Review March 2026

INSIDE THE MARCH 2026 EDITION:

The electric tram era in Versailles, 1896-1957 – part 1
David Packer begins a history of the Versailles system.

Coal by tram through Leeds
The working of coal and fireclay traffic over the Leeds tramways is explored.

Farewell to Bury
An article by the late Tom Fish thought to have been lost has come to light.

Memories of a century ago
Barry (‘Curly’) Cross recalls his father’s boyhood memories of trams.

For more fresh air and less fun
How a change of doors eliminated a second conductor on Aberdeen’s streamlined trams.

Profile: Stanley Swift
David Holt remembers Stanley Swift who died 40 years ago in March 1986.

Reviews
New publications on trams and tramways received from publishers.

Letters
Comments on articles and topics which have attracted readers’ attention.