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2nd March 2003 – First tram under its own power between the depot and Highbury Vale

Tram 202 on Wilkinson Street delta.

The HSE and contractors look on as tram 202 creeps slowly onto the delta under its own power for the first time.

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2nd March 2003 (id 01 – P03024348)

Tram 202 on Wilkinson Street delta.

The HSE and contractors look on as tram 202 creeps slowly onto the delta under its own power for the first time.

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2nd March 2003 (id 02 – P03024352)

Tram 202 on Wilkinson Street delta.

Tram 202 crosses the south bound mainline track for the first time under its own power.

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2nd March 2003 (id 03 – P03024359)

Tram 202 on Wilkinson Street curve down to the Robin Hood Line for the first time under its own power.

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2nd March 2003 (id 04 – P03024373)

Tram 202 running wrong line back towards the depot.

On its initial runs tram 202 stopped short of the Western Boulevard bridge Basford

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2nd March 2003 (id 05 – P03024380)

Tram 202 cautiously creeps under the Western Boulevard bridge for the first time.

Note the limited clearance under the bridge

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2nd March 2003 (id 06 – P03024389)

Tram 202 cautiously creeps under the Western Boulevard bridge for the first time.

Ooh it’s a bit tight!

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2nd March 2003 (id 07 – P03024395)

Tram 202 approaching Basford.

View from Church Lane bridge

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2nd March 2003 (id 08 – P03024397)

Tram 202 at David Lane tram stop.

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2nd March 2003 (id 09 – P03024413)

Tram 202 cautiously creeps across the points from the mainline onto the Cinderhill branch at Highbury Vale.

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2nd March 2003 (id 10 – P03024423)

Tram 202 at Highbury Vale Cinderhill branch platforms.

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2nd March 2003 (id 11 – P03024426)

Tram 202 creeping onto the bridge across the River Leen at Highbury Vale.

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2nd March 2003 (id 12 – P03024435)

Tram 202 at the limit of the days operation on the Cinderhill branch.

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2nd March 2003 (id 13 – P03024444)

Tram 202 at Highbury Vale Cinderhill branch platforms.

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2nd March 2003 (id 14 – P03024452)

Tram 202 returning wrong line alongside the River Leen between Highbury Vale and David Lane.

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2nd March 2003 (id 15 – P03024453)

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