01/02/2008

#32 - Frebruary Monthly Theme "When people think of my city, they think of Trams"

A tram, tramcar, trolley, trolley car, or streetcar is a railborne vehicle, lighter than a train, designed for the transport of passengers (and/or, very occasionally, freight)on urban streets. Tram systems (or "tramways" or "street railways") were common throughout the industrialized world in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, but they disappeared from many cities in the mid-20th century. In recent years, they have made a comeback. Many newer light rail systems share features with trams, although a distinction is usually drawn between the two, especially if the line has significant off-street running.

Themes around the world: Portland (OR), USA - Menton, France - Monte Carlo, Monaco - Memphis (Tennessee), USA - Manila, Philippines - San Diego (CA), USA - Anderson (SC), USA - New York City (NY), USA - San Diego (CA), USA - Mexico City, Mexico - San Francisco (CA), USA - Mumbai (Maharashtra), India - Mainz, Germany - Weston (FL), USA - Minneapolis (MN), USA - Turin, Italy - Las Vegas (NV), USA - Hobart (Tasmania), Australia - Bicheno, Australia - Durban, South Africa - Joplin (MO), USA - Nashville (TN), USA - Stockholm, Sweden - Kyoto, Japan - Tokyo, Japan - Brussels, Belgium - Chicago (IL), USA - Montpellier, France - Seattle (WA), USA - Mazatlan, Mexico - Saint Paul (MN), USA - Sharon (CT), USA - Sesimbra, Portugal - Toulouse, France - Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina - Susanville (CA), USA - Maple Ridge (BC), Canada - Saint Louis (MO), USA - Prague, Czech Republic - Helsinki, Finland - Pilisvörösvár, Hungary - Lisbon, Portugal - Mexico (DF), Mexico - Trujillo, Peru - Dunedin (FL), USA - Albuquerque (NM), USA - Port Angeles (WA), USA - Cottage Grove (MN), USA - Saint-Petersburg, Russian Federation - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - London, UK - Baziège, France - Jefferson City (MO), USA - Greenville (SC), USA - Selma (AL), USA - Mumbai, India - Naples (FL), USA - Norwich (Norfolk), UK - Silver Spring (MD), USA - Setúbal, Portugal - Stayton (OR), USA - Bellefonte (PA), USA - Sofia, Bulgaria - Arradon, France - Montego Bay, Jamaica - Athens, Greece - Austin (TX), USA - Singapore, Singapore - West Sacramento (CA), USA - Jackson (MS), USA - Wassenaar (ZH), Netherlands - Budapest, Hungary - Rotterdam, Netherlands - St Malo, France - Chandler (AZ), USA - Melbourne, Australia - Port Vila, Vanuatu - Cleveland (OH), USA - Nottingham, UK - Kansas City (MO), USA - The Hague, Netherlands - Crystal Lake (IL), USA - Wrocław, Poland - Chateaubriant, France - Cheltenham, UK - Moscow, Russia - Monrovia (CA), USA - Saigon, Vietnam - Toruń, Poland - Grenoble, France - Lisbon, Portugal - New Orleans (LA), USA - Sydney, Australia - Boston (MA), USA - American Fork (UT), USA - Boston (MA), USA - Montréal (QC), Canada - Wichita (KS), USA - Radonvilliers, France - Buenos Aires, Argentina - Christchurch, New Zealand - Rabaul, Papua New Guinea - Wailea (HI), USA - Aliso Viejo (CA), USA - St Francis, South Africa - Port Elizabeth, South Africa - Seattle (WA), USA - Pasadena (CA), USA - Vienna, Austria - Orlando (FL), USA - Torun, Poland - Delta (CO), USA - Santa Fe (NM), USA - Minneapolis (MN), USA - Haninge, Sweden - Paris, France - Stavanger, Norway - Niamey, Niger - Le Guilvinec, France - Bogor, Indonesia - Saarbrücken, Germany - Auckland, New Zealand - Wellington, New Zealand - Budapest, Hungary - Juneau (AK), USA - Bucaramanga (Santander), Colombia - Glasgow, Scotland - Chicago (IL), USA - Jakarta, Indonesia - Adelaide (SA), Australia - Sydney, Australia - Riga, Latvia - Subang Jaya (Selangor), Malaysia

28 comments:

Raquel Sabino Pereira said...

LIIIIINDO!!!!! ADORO ANDAR DE ELÉCTRICO E É DE FACTO MUITO EMBLEMÁTICO!!!


Beautiful!!!!! I also love tram riding and it is really a mark of Lisbon!!!!

Sally said...

Yes, this person does! When I saw you hadn't posted yet earlier today, I immediately thought "trams" and hoped you would :-)

Ham said...

That's a nice shot - lots of towns are going back to trams now, but the new ones don't have as much character.

R&R said...

Looks like a great way to see the city.

Jilly said...

Great choice for Lisbon. Nice photo.

Stefan Jansson said...

Spot on! I do actually think of trams when I hear Lissabon (as we call it).

Daniel Chérouvrier said...

And Fernando Pessoa too.
Good means of public transportation, it tooks almost 30 years to get one new tram in Paris.

materfamilias said...

I've just discovered your site while preparing for a visit to Lisbon in June -- can't wait to check out the trams.

kuanyin333 said...

Oh these trams are so amazing! Great shot and Happy Theme Day from Maui!

sam said...

so colourful and picturesque too, with a sense of history.

Rosie said...

Minha primeira visita aqui. Suas fotos sao lindas e os desenhos entao...simplesmente wow!

My first visit here. Your photos are beautiful and the drawings...wow!

Susan said...

Great colors here! Happy Theme Day!

Bergson said...

the trams of Lisbon marvellous memories of holidays

quintarantino said...

Ah, os eléctricos de Lisboa ... uma pena que os do Porto tenham sido condenados à morte!

ft. lauderdale daily photo said...

Love the trams. Such a great way to get around a city.

Anonymous said...

I think the way things are going we will be seeing a lot more trams in the future, hopefully with as bright red as this one :-)

edwin s said...

Fantastic choice. Trams always bring a smile to my face.

Rob said...

Excellent photo, bright vibrant colors a real gem!

Kim said...

Super photo for our theme day! I would not have thought this, but commenters who have been to Lisbon certainly agree with you.
-Kim
Seattle Daily Photo

Ann (MobayDP) said...

Oh these trams are so beautiful. There was a time long ago when we had a tram car system in Jamaica. It has long since been destroyed/removed.

We do not have a very good public transportation system now and I often wish they would bring back the trains and the trams. It would really ease traffic congestion so much in the country and cut traveling times significantly.

Neva said...

Very nice picture...the tram is quite red!!!!

 gmirage said...

This is very much the same tram we have, but the older ones. But this is a single 'vehicle' only right? I coincidentally took some photos yesterday too! Great choice!

Juneau Alaska Photos said...

Ah, horizontal trams, interesting. I've only been on vertical ones. How are your studies going? Don't you like Mexico City, Mexico's photos. It was my first time visiting his blog too. When I say his photos, I instantly thought of you. Incredible talent!!!:)

Joy said...

What a lovely tram. How old is it?

joy
A Pinay In England
The Goddess In You
Norwich Daily Photo

Uma por Dia said...

Thank you for all the comments, never had so many.
R & r these are tourist trams but today's post is about the regular ones, but both are a good way to see the city.
Deslilas: I will fill the gap about Fernando Pessoa! Thanks.
Greg: see the yellow ones.
Gwyn: the vertical is in my opinion much more beautiful, but only had time to take these. I love the mexico blog but I think that his talent does not compare to mine, I am just an amateur who takes pictures a month ago!

Meg said...

Yes, and this is a nice picture!

Denton said...

Happy belated theme day. Light rail is the goal of many communities today and it is good to see Lisbon leading the way.

Carraol said...

A beautiful red post!