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Weymouth Tramway in the 1970s

Channel: John K Wells
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The Weymouth Harbour Tramway (also known as the Quay Branch or Harbour Line) was a heavy rail line running entirely on the streets of Weymouth, Dorset from a junction to the north of Weymouth station to Weymouth Quay station at Weymouth Harbour. Built in 1865, it was last used for timetabled British Rail services in 1987 with the last special train running in May 1999. The line was dismantled in 2020-21.
This archive footage was taken on a wet spring day in 1984.

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This video shows archive footage of the Weymouth Harbour Tramway, also known as the Quay Branch or Harbour Line, captured on a wet spring day in 1984. The tramway operated on the streets of Weymouth, Dorset, connecting Weymouth station to Weymouth Quay station at the harbour. It was built in 1865 and served British Rail services until 1987, with the last special train running in May 1999. The line was later dismantled between 2020 and 2021.

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  • Platform ID EIkzXv9Fxvc
  • Views 5,728
  • Date published 27 Nov 2022 06:54
  • Date added 13 Jun 2026 03:31
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