Manchester Metrolink 1021- 14 Jul 1992

Tuesday 14 July 1992 – The Manchester Metrolink tramway system was officially opened by HM Queen Elizabeth II three days after this photograph was taken. Tram set 1021 was seen in Lower Mosley Street passing the Midland Hotel. To launch the system 26 of these Italian built Firema T-68 tram sets were acquired and they lasted for 22 years before being replaced.