Sheffield, The Tram Terminus c.1890
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The horses usually worked two- to three-hour days, whilst the crews were rostered to work up to 76 hours a week. As early as 1876 the tramway company was seeking an alternative form of traction; it even considered using traction engines to tow the cars along the streets.
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