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Hi guys.I spotted an old rusty box in the undergrowth today.Taking a closer look at it, it looked like an old electric box for Leeds city transport (i'd appreciate any feedback to confirm if it is tramways related)Does anyone have any ideas were this old relic can still be found?http://www.flickr.com/photos/phill_dvsn ... 604471643/    

Phill_dvsn wrote: Hi guys.I spotted an old rusty box in the undergrowth today.Taking a closer look at it, it looked like an old electric box for Leeds city transport (i'd appreciate any feedback to confirm if it is tramways related)Does anyone have any ideas were this old relic can still be found?http://www.flickr.com/photos/phill_dvsn ... 604471643/     If I remember rightly Phill, these are fairly large aren't they, and very robust - cast iron casing?I'm sure there used to be one on the central (tram) reservation about half way up Crossgates Road a l o t of years ago.(don't know where this one is - can't see the chimney pots ).

Hi Chameleon.It isn't the one near Crossgates. Like you say that probably went years ago,I think there is still the railings and steps to one of the tram stops on the reservation still isn't there?Yes it looks cast to me, judging by the rust.I'd hazard a guess it would be 4' high.It wasn't too big to be honest.    

Phill_dvsn wrote: Hi Chameleon.It isn't the one near Crossgates. Like you say that probably went years ago,I think there is still the railings and steps to one of the tram stops on the reservation still isn't there?Yes it looks cast to me, judging by the rust.I'd hazard a guess it would be 4' high.It wasn't too big to be honest.     That would be the stop just below 'The Co-op' ! Yes they're still there - or maybe a reincarnation of them.Now... I wonder if this will work:http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&ie= ... 1764705877

That link works spot on You should be in the R.A.F bomber command with that accuracy

Phill_dvsn wrote: Hi Chameleon.It isn't the one near Crossgates. Like you say that probably went years ago,I think there is still the railings and steps to one of the tram stops on the reservation still isn't there?Yes it looks cast to me, judging by the rust.I'd hazard a guess it would be 4' high.It wasn't too big to be honest.     Heres the railings to the Tram stop.

Another shot showing the steps. remarkably this old tramways relic still serves a purpose - hence its survival.

No 'electrical box' round here though!

drapesy wrote: Phill_dvsn wrote: Hi Chameleon.It isn't the one near Crossgates. Like you say that probably went years ago,I think there is still the railings and steps to one of the tram stops on the reservation still isn't there?Yes it looks cast to me, judging by the rust.I'd hazard a guess it would be 4' high.It wasn't too big to be honest.     Heres the railings to the Tram stop. Did you try that whoping great link in my post above Drapesy? First attempt at linking Street View - looking at your pic, they I believe they are the original ones as I remember them. Steps have been redone though, I remember that happening. (Come to that, I remember those houses above the garage being built too!).

chameleon wrote: drapesy wrote: Phill_dvsn wrote: Hi Chameleon.It isn't the one near Crossgates. Like you say that probably went years ago,I think there is still the railings and steps to one of the tram stops on the reservation still isn't there?Yes it looks cast to me, judging by the rust.I'd hazard a guess it would be 4' high.It wasn't too big to be honest.     Heres the railings to the Tram stop. Did you try that whoping great link in my post above Drapesy? First attempt at linking Street View - looking at your pic, they I believe they are the original ones as I remember them. Steps have been redone though, I remember that happening. I did and it worked!! - shame about the tree in the way though....!!!