60 Years Trolleybus in Solingen

June 2012 sees the 60th anniversary of the trolleybus system. 50 low floor trolleybuses provide service on the system, which consists of six routes. The current fleet, which has been acquired in the last decade, represents the fourth generation of trolleybuses. The intention is to have representatives of all four generations present at the celebrations. The jubilee will take place on Saturday 30th June and will be marked by an open day and special rides on historic vehicles. The celebrations have been postponed by a week from the originally intended weekend after the actual anniversary (19th June) because of a celebration in Esslingen of 100 years of electric public transport.

Trolleybus 1 which has been in a museum in England since 1969 and former Baden Baden trolleybus 231are expected as guest historic vehicles at the 60th anniversary celebrations. They are pictured at the 50th anniversary being overtaken at Graf Wilhelm Platz by MAN three axle trolleybus 54.

Photos (2): Jürgen Lehmann

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