The Tramways of Croydon

Fascinating and detailed history of the Croydon tramway system. The book covers operations during the pre-electric era, the lease to the British Electric Traction Co. , post-World War I reorganization, the South Metropolitan Electric Tramway & Lighting Co., the London & Suburban Traction Co., and the London Passenger Transport Board. With rosters for each company's equipment and descriptions of the liveries, staff uniforms, signs, notices, tickets, and other ephemera. With biographies of senior management. Illustrated with black and white photos. Rear endpapers show system map.