Edinburgh Northern Tramways

Edinburgh Northern Tramways operated a cable hauled tramway service in Edinburgh between 1888 and 1897.

Edinburgh Northern Tramways
Map of the routes of the Edinburgh Northern Tramways
Operation
Locale	Edinburgh
Open	28 January 1888
Close	1 January 1897
Status	Closed
Infrastructure
Track gauge	1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
Propulsion system(s)	Cable
Statistics
Route length	2.61 miles (4.20 km)

History

Tram cable pulley unit at the Henderson Row depot in Stockbridge (now an insurance company office)

The service started on 28 January 1888 with a line along Hanover Street and Dundas Street to Ferry Road, Goldenacre. The depot and power station were located on Henderson Row. A second line opened on 17 February 1890 from George Street along Frederick Street and Howe Street through Stockbridge to Comely Bank.

Closure

On 1 January 1897 it was taken over by the Edinburgh and District Tramways.