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Electric Trolley Omnibuses
An extension of the Rotherham Corporation tramway system was opened on 3rd October, 1912 connecting Rotherham Borough with Wickersley,
Bramley and Maltby. The route was four miles 6 furlongs long. The system was only the fourth of its kind to be opened
in Great Britain, and the first in which the Local Authority had Parliamentary powers to run outside the municipal boundary.
The other systems were in Leeds, Bradford and Dundee.
Each omnibus was fitted with two 20 horse power motors.
The wheels had solid rubber tyres, and the vehicle could be steered to any part of the roadway when overtaking other traffic.
Crowds gathered along the route, there was much excitement.
Everyone dressed in their Sunday best !