Seaton Tramway 1985

This tramway opened at Seaton in 1970. The track and trams had transferred from Eastbourne in Sussex having been established there since 1953. The tramway runs along a former Southern Railway branch line which had served Seaton from 1868 to 1966. After closure, the track bed was purchased by the tramway owners, and the 2 feet, 9 inch gauge lines were laid in stages, the complete Seaton to Colyton line finally opening in 1980.

For a detailed history, see the Seaton Tramway website.

These photos were taken during a visit in 1985. Much has changed since that time, and hopefully, up-to-date photos will be added to this website in the not too distant future.

Car 6 was built for the 1956 season at Eastbourne.
It is based on the open-topper design of Llandudno & Colwyn Bay trams.

Car No 2 was completed in 1964. This one is based on a London Metropolitan Tramways design.

Colyton Station, appearing much as it did in Southern Railway days.
See an up to date picture of the station here

Another look along the line - this time with our car waiting at the loop.
The car ahead does not appear in the current fleet list of Seaton Tramways.