Tram travel in history and beyond

Tag: lightrail

  • The Porto Steam Trams

    The Porto Steam Trams

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    Ernst Kers
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    In Porto, like in most cities before electric trams were introduced, horse trams provided the urban public transport, although in Porto more often mules were used. Steam trams were used in many cities too, most on busy suburban routes. Porto was one of the cities in Europe using steam locomotives for trams. This page is…

  • Merryweather and Sons, steam tram locomotive builders

    Merryweather and Sons, steam tram locomotive builders

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    Ernst Kers
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    Actually the title of this page is wrong. The major activity of the Merryweather company was always making fire fight equipment. As such it was founded in 1692, although originally with a different name. Over the next 144 years the name changed several times with new owners and associates joining or leaving the firm. Fire…

  • Ponte Luís I

    Ponte Luís I

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    Ernst Kers
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    The Ponte Luís I, often called the Ponte Dom Luís, connects the central parts of Porto and VN de Gaia. It had and has a major role in the public transport of Porto and is one of the most important landmarks of the city. This bridge with two decks was built in the 1880’s as…