View of a tram on the Kinver Light Railway

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Date:1902 - 1906 (c.)

Description:The railway provided improved links to Kinver, that helped make the village into a tourist trap known as the 'Switzerland of the Midlands'. On Whit Monday 1905 is was recorded that the railway carried 16,699 passengers into Kinver.

The railway also enabled people to live in Kinver and commute to the towns for work.

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Kinver Light Railway Tram Terminus, Mill Lane, Kinver

Kinver Light Railway opened on 5th April 1901 and ran between Mill Lane, Kinver and the Fish Inn, Amblecote. The ...

View of a tram on the Kinver Light Railway

The railway provided improved links to Kinver, that helped make the village into a tourist trap known ...

Tram pictured at the Hyde depot

Inspector Edward Morris is pictured here standing on the right, with a driver and conductor.

Approaching the Hyde, Kinver Light Railway, Kinver

This is an example of one of the most popular views of the Kinver Light Railway. The tram can be seen ...

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Source: Mr David Bills

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