Trolleys, Trams, and Light Rail Around The World covers the Pittsburgh light rail system with its downtown subway, street running, and private right of way. In the British Isles, the amazing Isle of Man is shown with its vintage open-air horse-drawn trams along with electric trams, as is Blackpool, England, with its neat, efficient, and well-patronized double deckers. Hong Kong has the world's largest fleet of double-decker trams and is extensively covered. Trolleys in Toronto, Canada, have been well-maintained over the years, and today Toronto has the largest trolley car system in North America. In Amsterdam, The Netherlands, the decision made by municipal authorities to re-equip its system with new tram cars was well received by the public and has resulted in the retention of the tram service. The decision in Helsinki, Finland, in 1969 to have trams only in the city center has been reversed, and the system has since been expanded. The tram system in Melbourne, Australia, has never shut down and is today the largest tram system in the English-speaking world. In a challenging world, this book clearly shows an exciting future for the trolley car.

About the Author
Kenneth C. Springirth, author of fifty books, has had a lifelong interest in trains and trolleys. He believes in the importance of public transport and uses it wherever possible to get to public areas to take pictures for his books. He writes in a clear and informative style and provides the reader with comprehensive information. His passion for doing the best job possible comes from his father who was a streetcar motorman who went to work in a neat uniform with his shoes shined and pants pressed, and provided helpful guidance to passengers riding the service.


Book Information
ISBN 9781625451187
Author Kenneth C. Springirth
Format Paperback
Page Count 128
Imprint Fonthill Media LLc
Publisher Fonthill Media LLc
Weight(grams) 589g
Dimensions(mm) 275mm * 215mm * 8mm