Talk:Exeter tram system

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Merger proposal

I propose that Exeter Corporation Tramways be merged into Exeter tram system. The Exeter tram system article covers both the horse trams and the electric trams run by the corporation and so these should be covered in a single article.--NHSavage (talk) 15:40, 15 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]

I'd prefer it if the articles were kept separate. Most of the other tramway articles for the UK are separated between the privately operated horse tram system and the municipal operations when electrified. I think it is preferable to have articles which refer to the operating organisation in the title, rather than a generic article covering tramway operation in any particular location. Andrewrabbott (talk) 08:40, 16 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]

I can see your point, but the trouble is at the moment, all three articles are exceptionally short. I tend to feel that articles tend to grow more easily if they are merged. Once there is more material, it then possible to split it up. Also what would you advocate putting at Exeter tram system - a summary of the two articles, or a dismabigution page?--NHSavage (talk) 09:19, 16 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]

I think that the title 'Exeter tram system' is potentially misleading - its a 'network' rather than a 'system'. I would prefer it if the two were merged (yes, I'm supporting that) into Tramways in Exeter which is more in line with Wiki naming conventions and has already happened to the Tramways in Plymouth. Geof Sheppard (talk) 12:54, 17 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Tramways in Exeter sounds fine to me as a location for the merge.--NHSavage (talk) 18:13, 17 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Sources

Some sources which may be of assistance in writing articles on this topic:

Exeter and the Trams 1882-1931. Julia Neville. Available from Devon Libraries.
EXETER - A CENTURY OF PUBLIC TRANSPORT. SAMBOURNE R C. In West Country Studies Library.
http://www.exetermemories.co.uk/em/exetertransport.php