The Great Orme Tramway, Llandudno
14th May 2004

The Great Orme Tramway is the only cable hauled street tramway in Britain. The lower section opened on 31st July 1902 and Upper section almost a year later on 8th July 1903. The original tramcars are still in use.

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Tramcar No. 4 at Victoria Station, the Llandudno terminus.
Tramcar No. 4 at Victoria Station, the Llandudno terminus.
Tramcar No. 5 takes a sharp turn into Old Road.
Tramcar No. 5 takes a sharp turn into Old Road.
Tramcar No. 5 heads down towards the lower terminus.
Tramcar No. 5 heads down towards the lower terminus.
Tramcars No's 4 and 5 pass each other on the lower section.
Tramcars No's 4 and 5 pass each other on the lower section.
Tramcar No. 4 brings people back down from the Great Orme.
Tramcar No. 4 brings people back down from the Great Orme.
Tramcar No. 4 heads along Ty Gwyn Road with the wonderful view of Llandudno below.
Tramcar No. 4 heads along Ty Gwyn Road with the wonderful view of Llandudno below.
Halfway Station where passengers change trams for the upper section.
Halfway Station where passengers change trams for the upper section.
Tramcar No. 6 running from the Summit arrives at the Halfway Station.
Tramcar No. 6 running from the Summit arrives at the Halfway Station.
Tramcar No. 7 on the upper section.
Tramcar No. 7 on the upper section.
Tramcars No's 6 and 7 pass each other on the upper section.
Tramcars No's 6 and 7 pass each other on the upper section.
Tramcar No. 7 arriving at The Summit terminus.
Tramcar No. 7 arriving at The Summit terminus.
Tramcar No. 6 leaves the Summit and heads for the Halfway Station.
Tramcar No. 6 leaves the Summit and heads for the Halfway Station.
Cable Cars also take passengers from Happy Valley to the Summit of the Great Orme.
Cable Cars also take passengers from Happy Valley to the Summit of the Great Orme.
Good views of the Trams can be had by walking up the Great Orme.
Good views of the Trams can be had by walking up the Great Orme.
The Bar at the Summit used to be owned by the Boxer Randolph Turpin.
The Bar at the Summit used to be owned by the Boxer Randolph Turpin.
Terrific views from the Summit of the Great Orme.
Terrific views from the Summit of the Great Orme.
View from near the Half Way Tram Station.
View from near the Half Way Tram Station.
Cottages on the Great Orme.
Cottages on the Great Orme.