Lost Tramways of Scotland

Aside from Glasgow, which has featured in two volumes of the Lost Tramways series, there were a number of other tramways in operation in the west of Scotland, These included those that served the towns of Ayr and Kilmarnock, the north and south banks of the Clyde-reaching places like Dumbarton, Balloch, Greenock and Gourock-Rothesay on Bute and the industrial heartland of Lanarkshire to the south-east of Glasgow itself, All prospered for a period, but changing fashions and the rise of the bus industry saw all disappear by the start of World War II,

The first of two volumes covering the history of tramcar operation in Glasgow. The book narrates the story of the city's impressive network from its origins as a horse tramway in the 1870s, through the early years of electrification and expansion during the first decades of the 20th-century through to World War II. The book also focuses on locations in the southern half of the city, including Mosspark, South of the Clyde, Glenfield, Burnside, Admiral Street and Paisley District.

The second of two volumes covering the history of tramcar operation in Glasgow. The book narrates the story of the city's impressive network from the immediate post-war years, when the system was, regarded as one of the most secure in the country, through the 1950s, when a change of policy initially saw a limited conversion policy instituted before complete abandonment was, adopted to the early 1960s when the final services were operated. This volume focuses on locations in the northern half of the city including City Centre, Clydebank, Keppochhill Road and University.

Edinburgh played host to the country's most significant cable tramway, although, by the early 1920s, electric trams had taken over. The system continued to grow until the late 1930s and new trams were built even after World War II. However, over less than a decade, all were swept away and the final trams operated in 1956. Also covered are the operations of Leith Corporation and Musselburgh & District. The Lost Tramways of Scotland series documents the tram networks, which were at the heart of many of Britain's growing towns and cities from the mid-19th century to the mid-20th century. As well as rigorously detailed transport history, these volumes provide an intimate glimpse into life as it was lived during this period, and the recognisable streets, which have been maintained or transformed through the decades. An informative, accessible and portable resource for the tram enthusiast as well as the general reader, and a superb souvenir or gift for visitors past and present.