Aberdeen Trams

Online Video production in co-operation with the help and thanks of the Scottish Tramway and Transport Society. Aberdeen possessed one of the most progressive tramway undertakings in Britain. An integrated network of tram and bus routes provided regular, reliable services at cheap fares. The last tramway extension opened in 1938 and the final batch of new trains entered service in 1949. However, following a change of policy, the system was abandoned - the last tram entering King Street Depot on 3rd May 1958. This DVD is a vivid reminder of the elegant green and white trams which once served the city so effectively. An evocative selection of films recapturing the glory days of Aberdeen trams including archive footage, the earliest of which dates back as far as 1906 together with detailed coverage of the services abandoned between 1954-1958. In 1954 take a trip around the Rosemount Circle with routes 3, 5, and 6. In 1955 travel aboard a variety of different Aberdeen 'Standards' along the length of the fascinating Woodside Route 7 with its single track and loops terminal section in busy St. Nicholas Street. In 1956, join the holiday-makers riding down to Sea Beach on Route 9 and out to Haziehead on Route 4, with its half-mile of private reserved track. In 1957, participate in an enthusiast’s tour on tram 108 with visits to King Street depot and Pittodrie loop.  In 1958, sample the Standards and Streamliners on the world-famous 'Bridges' route 1 with in-depth looks at both termini as well as the three thoroughfares traversed - King, Union, and Holburn Streets. These scenes among the trams contain a rich view of the periodic atmosphere with buses, cars, lorries, trains, buildings, street furniture, and fashions of the period Special features includes a detailed look at the fleet using stills and film also ex-Nottingham and Manchester cars in service, balcony car purloined by students. In addition the final day activity including the last tram, an inglorious funeral pyre is included. Footage throughout the DVD originates from various 8mm, 9.5mm, and 16mm films both in color and black and white.