The Wantage Tramway: The Story of a Bucolic Road Side Steam Tramway

A unique history of the Wantage Tramway, exploring its steam traction, eclectic rolling stock, and relationship with the Great Western Railway.

The Wantage Tramway, part tramway and part light railway, had many claims to fame. It was Britain’s first tramway to use steam traction and had a fascinating and eclectic collection of locomotives and rolling stock throughout its short life which gave the company a look all of its own. The company’s unique history created a legend which still endures...