Alford and Sutton Tramway
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| Alford and Sutton Tramway | |
|---|---|
| Locale | England |
| Dates of operation | 1884 – 1889 |
| Track gauge | 2 ft 6 in (762 mm) |
| Length | 8 miles |
| Headquarters | Alford |
The Alford and Sutton Tramway was a steam-operated narrow gauge street tramway that ran between Sutton-on-Sea and Alford in Lincolnshire between 1884 and 1889.
[edit] History
The tramway was built in 1884 to link the seaside town of Sutton-on-Sea to the nearby Great Northern Railway line at Alford station. There were initially plans to extend the tramway to Chapel St. Leonard's and Skegness. However, the construction of the standard gauge Willoughby and Sutton Railway in 1888 drew traffic from the tramway.
On 7 December 1889 the Lincoln Gazette reported: "The Alford & Sutton Tramway have ceased to run their cars, ostensibly for the winter months, but really for an indefinite period....".
[edit] References
- Prideaux, J.D.C.A. (1978). The English Narrow Gauge Railway. David & Charles. ISBN 0-7153-7511-3.
- Dow, George (1984). Alford & Sutton Tramway. author.
- Alford website.
[edit] See also
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