Tramway Review December 2023

INSIDE THE DECEMBER 2023 EDITION:

A festive start at Walsall
Mike Ballinger has researched the opening day of the Walsall system.

Sussex survivors – 2: The Hellingly Hospital railway
Robert Harley recalls his childhood discovery of this minor electric railway.

The LRTL in Belgium 1949
Some rare photographs of this historic tour have come to light.

Leeds in the 1950s: Some personal views: Part 1
Eric Smith shares his sometimes controversial views on Leeds tramways.

From breweries to bars: Part 1
Andrew Simpson follows the last years of the Burton system.

The King’s tram?
Geoffrey Skelsey takes a fresh look at the etymology of the word ‘tram’.

Reviews
We critique recently published books received from publishers.

Letters
Your comments on recent articles and thoughts on new topics.