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Chris Parry · 26th Feb 2012, 3:37 pm

After the trams were withdrawn, Southampton Corporation ran a fleet of Guy Arab double-deckers. I think most were 4-cyl but there were some 6-cyl versions with the radiator a few inches further forward. The old tramshed was a substantial building next to The Avenue. In my day, it was used as a Corona depot but in later years it became an arts centre. The tram rails in there lasted for ages, but long gone now. I have no idea what they did with the old tram DC supply system, but it may well have been linked to the DC urban supply.

BTW: because of all the heavy shipping and the industry all along the docks, AM radio reception was particularly difficult in Southampton. Many homes were fitted for Rediffusion to overcome the intereference. It worked well.

Chris.

26th Feb 2012, 3:37 pm	#9
Chris Parry Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Waterlooville, Hampshire, UK. Posts: 237	Re: DC/AC Mains Switchover: Southampton After the trams were withdrawn, Southampton Corporation ran a fleet of Guy Arab double-deckers. I think most were 4-cyl but there were some 6-cyl versions with the radiator a few inches further forward. The old tramshed was a substantial building next to The Avenue. In my day, it was used as a Corona depot but in later years it became an arts centre. The tram rails in there lasted for ages, but long gone now. I have no idea what they did with the old tram DC supply system, but it may well have been linked to the DC urban supply. BTW: because of all the heavy shipping and the industry all along the docks, AM radio reception was particularly difficult in Southampton. Many homes were fitted for Rediffusion to overcome the intereference. It worked well. Chris.