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c.1950 single decker

c.1950 single decker
Submitted by Joseph
Date picture taken (may be approximate): 
Sunday, January 1, 1950
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Submitted by David on Mon, 2014-05-12 12:54.

That looks like Sir Thomas Jackson's statue (http://gwulo.com/node/8222) in the background.

Regards, David

Submitted by moddsey on Mon, 2014-05-12 15:58.
Yes, taken outside the HSBC. Given the grainy photo print am not too sure about the date though.

Submitted by WayneC on Mon, 2014-05-12 16:25.

Hi Joseph,

The Chinese caption says 'Engineering Tram Derailed In Front Of HSBC Building'. Presumably this is why the odd tram remained single deck, as a service vehicle.

Regards,

Wayne

Submitted by Joseph on Mon, 2014-05-12 19:07.

Hi Wayne,

Engineering tram generally is non-passenger service. The earlier single deckers presumbly had gone soonest replaced by the double deckers.

I have written an article describing all the HK engineering trams in an overseas magazine.

Regards,

Joseph

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