Friday 6 April 2012

Mitcham Junction Tram Observations 6th April 2012




Today, whilst getting pictures of the Tramlink replacement bus service, I decided to use this time to do some Tram observations. The main highlight of my obs was speaking to a nice man and being allowed in the cab. I also got given infomation about how 5 more all over adverts will be placed on the tram and that how lower speed limits due to the new trams being heavier weight means that the swiveling bogies on the existing trams may bring them to a halt as the new trams have fixed bogies with a motor on each set of wheels. I also got told that the new trams may not operate Route 4, but will operate on all parts of the network. I also got told that if an extension to Crystal Palace were to get the go ahead, the new Variobahn's would have to work it due to steep gradients. I hope you enjoy reading this post.

Tramlink Replacement Service, Mitcham Junction - Mitcham







From 6th April to 9th April, due to the commencing of double tracking, a replacement bus service is in operation. The buses are being worked by Abellio London from their Beddington Cross garage (BC) with ALX400's. Tramlink services are currently only running between New Addington and Mitcham Junction, and between Mitcham and Wimbledon. The service between Mitcham and Wimbledon will run every 15 minutes. I hope you enjoy reading this post.

The ' Magnum ' Tram!


As you may know, Tramlink 2548 has recently received an all over advert, something that has not been seen since 2008. Therefore yesterday, I decided to travel to Church Street tram stop to photograph it. It is promoting the new Magnum Infinity, which is an Ice Cream. The advert will be on the tram until May 13th.
I hope you enjoyed reading this post.