Paddington tram depot fire
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Paddington tram depot fire
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The Paddington tram depot fire occurred on the night of 28 September 1962, and was one of the largest fires in Brisbane's history. As well as the depot, 67 trams were destroyed, 20% of the city's fleet. The destruction of the depot is generally seen as the beginning of the end for Brisbane's tram system, providing the justification for the subsequent closure of four tram routes and the gradual encroachment of bus operation on other tram routes, with the final closure of the tram system occurring
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1962 fire in Brisbane, Australia
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paddington_tram_depot_fire
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2023-12-09T18:23:47Z
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