Copenhagen tram line 2: Brønshøj - Sundbyvesterplads

The two trams from Alexandria return - TV-Lorry (2001)It was a shame that Washington, DC's streetcars were eliminated from September 1958 to January 1962. Had the Washington streetcars been kept, the 99 Copenhagen Duwag streetcars could have been bought by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority in 1969 and served from 1970 to 2015. Then, two former Copenhagen Streetcars could have been transported back from Washington, DC, to Copenhagen via the Antonov 225, the world's largest freight plane. I recall the streetcars in Copenhagen from my visit to the city in 1969-1970 when I was 7 years old. I am too young to remember the Washington, D.C., streetcars in their first guise. Very ambitious. I'm sure D.C. would've ordered trams/streetcars a bit closer to home. The problem, I reckon, was that, like the railroads, there was an increasing interest in cars, which unfortunately killed most of the streetcar lines around the US. I think it was Detroit where General Motors bought the entire network, only to close it and eventually force people into cars. But it's not a big shame. Watching, I see the Düsseldorf cars were abandoned at the same period. In Brazil, Rio de Janeiro has a significant number of parked vehicles that are left stopped and abandoned in the weather after work. This is a real big shame! Egypt was a strong presence in this field, as it began operating the Alexandria tram in 1863 AD and started using electricity in 1902 AD. It operates in the tram network of the city of Alexandria, including the sand line known as the Blue Tram, the city center line, and is an icon that starts from the branch lines, such as the line west of the city, called the Yellow Tram. The government's e-mail continued the development of the city's tram network. More information and pictures: https://alymousa.blogspot.com/2019/11/blog-post_26.htmlBy Peter Andersen - 2001.

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Copenhagen K in the old days (1899-1972)By Claus Frandsen.
1899 - 1972.

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KS Copenhagen 2 part (1899-1972)By Jean MIRÉ MAISON.
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Postcard: Copenhagen tram line 2 with railcar 528 on Gyldenløvesgade (1969)HT Museum Trams and buses Islevdalvej 119, 2610 Rødovre Bogie motorcar on Gyldenløvesgade/Farimagsgade. 118 motorcars and 83 sidecars of this type were built in 1930-41. The museum has no. 575 and 1578 in the collection. October 17, 1969.By Henrik Boye, Henrik Effersøe, HT museum - October 17, 1969.

Postcard: Copenhagen tram line 2 with railcar 502 at Christiansborg Slotsplads (1968)Bogie wagon train, year 1930, at Christiansborg Palace Square in the summer of 1968, The characteristic wagon type was designed by architect Ib Lunding. HT has a bogie wagon train in its collection HT Museum trams and buses Islevdalvej 119 2610 RødovreBy Henrik Boye, Henrik Effersøe, HT museum - May 1968 - August 1968.

Postcard: Copenhagen tram line 2 with railcar 701 at Sundbyvesterplads (1967)Tram Museum, Skjoldenæsholm Copenhagen's tramways. Motorcar no. 701 (KS main workshop 1949) with bogie trailer from the 1930s at line 2's terminus at Sundbyvester Plads on 2 January 1967. The motorcar and two bogie trailers are now owned by the Tramway Historical Society. 2By Henrik Boye, Sporvejshistorisk Selskab (SHS) - February 2, 1967.

Postcard: Copenhagen tram line 2 with railcar 706 on City Hall Square (1966)Skjoldenæsholm Tram Museum Copenhagen Tramway motor cars no. 706 (KS' main workshop 1952) at the Town Hall Square circa 1966.By Henrik Boye, Sporvejshistorisk Selskab (SHS) - 1966.

Postcard: Copenhagen tram line 2 with sidecar 1538 on Børsgade (1965)Skjoldenæsholm Tram Museum Copenhagen's tramways. Motorcar no. 327 (Scandia 1912) as line 8 in Børsgade outside Børsen on April 22, 1965. The carriage is now owned by the Tram History Society. In front is a bogie train on line 2.By Henrik Boye, Sporvejshistorisk Selskab (SHS) - April 22, 1965.

Postcard: Copenhagen tram line 2 with articulated tram 833 at Brønshøj (1961)Skjoldenæsholm Tram Museum Brønshøj Torv in Copenhagen, Easter 1961. The line 2 carriage is a newly delivered German-built articulated carriage, it is believed that the line 7 carriage consists of a bogie motor carriage from the 1930s and a scrappy carriage from the 1940s.By Henrik Boye, Sporvejshistorisk Selskab (SHS) - April 1961.

Postcard: Copenhagen tram line 2 at City Hall Square (1960)By Henrik Boye.
1960.

Postcard: Copenhagen tram line 2 on Rådhuspladsen (1960)By Henrik Boye, K. Mandker.
1960.

Postcard: Amagerbrogade, winter (1943)By Henrik Boye, John Lundgren, Sporvejshistorisk Selskab (SHS).
January 1943.

Postcard: Copenhagen tram line 1 at City Hall Square (1936)Copenhagen, City HallBy Henrik Boye, Rudolf Olsen Kunstforlag - 1936.

Postcard: Copenhagen tram line 2 on City Hall Square (1925)By Henrik Boye, Peter Möller.
1925.

Postcard: Copenhagen tram line 2 on Gyldenløvesgade (1925)Trams in Copenhagen 1-8 are issued by the Copenhagen Support Association on the occasion of the 100th anniversary. Paul Fischer: Gyldenløvesgade. ca 1925 (Private ownership)By Henrik Boye, Kjøbenhavns Understøttelsesforening, Paul Fischer - 1925.

Postcard: Copenhagen tram line 2 on Vesterbrogade (1925)The main entrance of Tivoli.By H. Bandmann kunstforlag, Henrik Boye - 1925.

Postcard: Copenhagen tram line 2 on Stormbroen (1910-1919)By Henrik Boye.
1910 - 1919.

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Business card from Copenhagen Tramway (KS), the back (2025)Search your podcast app: "The History of Copenhagen Trams"By Henrik Boye - 2025.

Fridge magnet: "Pallet Alone in the World" 1942 (2008)By Arne Ungermann, Henrik Boye, Line Ungermann, Sporvejshistorisk Selskab (SHS).
2008.

Fridge magnet: Jens Sigsgaard: Palle alone in the world 1942 (2007)By Arne Ungermann, Henrik Boye, Line Ungermann, Sporvejshistorisk Selskab (SHS).
2007.

Poster: Arne Ungermann 100 years Sophieholm (2003)January 25 to April 21, 2003 Tuesday-Sunday 11-17 Thursday 11-20 Monday closed Nybrovej 401, 2800 Kgs. Lyngby Tel. 45884007, www.sophienholm.dk Published by studio Permild & Rosengreen. Denmark 2013By Arne Ungermann, Henrik Boye, Line Ungermann, Permild & Rosengreen - January 25, 2003 - April 21, 2003.

Prescription envelope: Copenhagen tram line 2 at Brønshøj (1995)Brønshøj Torv in the old days. The terminus for lines 2 and 11. Line 2 came to Brønshøj on November 20, 1929. Line 11 was established on April 22, 1944. Linde Pharmacy Frederikssundsvej 152 2700 Brønshøj Tel. 38 60 61 11 - Fax 38 60 11 30By Henrik Boye, John Lundgren, Linde Apotek - 1995.

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Prescription envelope: Copenhagen tram line 2 with railcar 447 at Brønshøj (1995)Brønshøj Square in the old days. Line 2 summer 1943. The first "scrap motorcar" no. 447, was put into operation on line 2 on November 10, 1942. The cars were called "sparevogne" or "swingpjatter" because of the sluggish driving. Linde Apotek Frederikssundsvej 152 2700 Brønshøj Tel. 38 60 61 11 - Fax 38 60 11 30

Prescription envelope: Copenhagen tram line 2 with railcar 77 at Brønshøj (1995)The terminus for line 2 in the winter of 1938-39. The old trams were completely withdrawn from service from 1 May 1966, and most ended their days in a blazing bonfire at the landfill in Sydhavnen. A few have been preserved, and it is still possible to experience a ride on an old tram at the Skjoldenæsholm Tram Museum. Line 2 was "busified" on 19 October 1969. Linde Apotek Frederikssundsvej 152 2700 Brønshøj Tel. 38 60 61 11 - Fax 38 60 11 30By Henrik Boye, John Lundgren, Linde Apotek - 1995.

Stamp: Copenhagen tram line 2 with railcar 614 (1994)Copenhagen Denmark 3.75 Bo Bonfils part 1994 Martin Morck scBy Danmark, Henrik Boye - 1994.

Prescription envelope: Copenhagen tram line 2 with articulated tram 806 (1993)The trams' colored line signs were both a practical and very festive feature in the cityscape, which was further enhanced in the evening by the colored roof lanterns in all possible color combinations. The last modern articulated trams were built only a short time before the final closure of tram operations and the trams were sold to Alexandria in Egypt. Linde Apotek Frederikssundsvej 152 2700 Brønshøj Tel. 31 60 61 11 - Fax 31 60 11 30By Henrik Boye, John Lundgren, Linde Apotek - 1993.

Prescription envelope: Copenhagen tram line 2 with railcar 704 (1993)"The new line 2" also popularly called "Doll Lise" was only produced in 8 copies right after World War II. One carriage has been preserved and can be seen at the Skjoldenæsholm Tram Museum. Line 2 was called "The Dane" because of the red/white line colors. The line was converted to bus operation on October 18, 1969. Linde Pharmacy Frederikssundsvej 152 2700 Brønshøj Tel. 31 60 61 11 - Fax 31 60 11 30By Henrik Boye, John Lundgren, Linde Apotek - 1993.

Poster: Copenhagen (1984)From Hønen to HT HT celebrated its 10th birthday on 1 October 1984 - but the transport company has roots much further back. Copenhagen's trams - which were part of HT as the largest single company when it was established in 1974 - can trace their origins all the way back to the Copenhagen Railway Company, which was founded in 1863. It established its first horse-drawn tram line on 22 October from Frederiksberg Runddel, along Frederiksberg Allé and Vesterbrogade to Kvægtorvet - now Trommesalen. In 1897, accumulator trams began to run on Nørrebrogade. However, they quickly became unpopular due to the acid smell. The nickname "acid trams" was then attached to the trams. They were later converted into "ordinary" electric trams. In 1898, all the Copenhagen companies were merged into "A/S De Kjøbenhavnske Sporveje". 1899 heralded the new times. Electric tram operations were established with a 10-øre unit rate, and horse-drawn tram operations could see their end in sight. In 1911, "Københavns Sporvej" followed as a municipal transport company by taking over "A/S De Kjøbenhavnske Sporveje". In 1913, motor bus operations began, the last horse-drawn tram "Hønen" on Nørregade disappeared in 1915 and two years later the last horse-drawn omnibus. In 1919, Københavns Sporveje took over the red double-decker trams on Frederiksberg. They ran until 1933 as yellow - some can still remember them from line 18. In the same year, the converted "acid cars" from 1897 made their last trip, and in 1936 the open side cars became too cold for the Copenhagen residents. Most of them were sold to Helsingsfors. In the 1930s, the tramways were in a period of growth with several new bus lines and the extension of tram lines. During the war, the trams had a large load to pull, as private cars and bicycles were almost out of action due to a lack of fuel and rubber. 1984 Some buses ran with gas generators fired by beechwood, but it was the trams that were the absolutely necessary means of transport for the wartime Copenhageners. In the 1950s, Copenhagen Tramway began to acquire larger and more modern buses (now line 40). Most of the other tram lines were "busified" in the 1960s, and on the night of 23 April 1972, tram line 5 was the last to be retired. The articulated trams ("Düsseldorferne") were sent to Egypt, where they are still running. The formation of the Capital Region Transport Company in 1974 was a milestone, as it was now possible to coordinate bus operations in the entire capital region. In 1975, the new zone fare system was established, and in 1979, the tokens were replaced by the new clip cards. All train and bus journeys from Helsingør in the north to Køge in the south could then be made on the same ticket or card. The development continues - disabled and telebuses have been added, and more noise- low and energy-saving bus types are constantly being developed. The old trams and buses - all the way back from "Hønen" in 1880 - can now be seen at HT's new museum on Islevsdalsvej in Rødovre. You can go there with lines 13, 148 and 161 - the latter passes Friheden, Rødovre, Husum and Lyngby S-stations. It is open Wednesday and Saturday 10 am-4 pm. HT MUSEUM trams and buses Islevdalsvej 119 * Rødovre Wednesday and Saturday 10 am-4 pm BJØRNBØL A/S 9.84By Henrik Boye, HT museum - October 1, 1984.

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Archive photo: Copenhagen tram line 5 with articulated tram 801 outside Nørrebro Remise (1960)KS no. 801 was the first Düwag articulated in Copenhagen, in the original livery. Two of the 100 Copenhagen articulated was supplied cream with green ornaments. It was 801 and 802nd.

Matchbox: Copenhagen tram line 2 on City Hall Square (1955)By Henrik Boye.
1955.

Cardboard tag: Copenhagen tram line 2 on Stormbroen (1954)79 Years of Experience in Insurance K Nye Danske af 1864 Central 642 Købhvn. K F.E Bording a/s Kbhvn Label no. 1780By F.E.Borrding a/s KBHVN, Henrik Boye - 1954.

Fridge magnet: "Pallet alone in the world" (1942)By Arne Ungermann, Henrik Boye, Sporvejshistorisk Selskab (SHS).
1942.

Flag: Copenhagen tram line 2 on H.C. Andersens Boulevard (1938)Copenhagen City Hall CopenhagenBy Henrik Boye - 1938.

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