If you've searched on Nestoria, you'll know that just below the map, nestles the 'local content' section. This includes transport links in the area you searched.
- For certain areas in the UK, transport links include tram networks.
- Tram networks mean tram stops
- This means that we must somehow identify tram stops on the map
You would think that this would be a trivial task. The pins (markers on the map) that you see today are the result of hours of debate and toil. We consulted industry experts. We debated for days how to stay true to the passion of the devoted tramspotting community.
We had heated discussions (arguments) over whether to produce just one pin for every tram system in the UK, but then how would we make the image of a tram recogniseable in only 24×24 pixels (a small space)? After making a pin meant to represent a tram, we decided that the best route would be to produce a separate pin for every UK tram network, in all their glory:
From left to right the pins represent:
Why not try a search now, for example properties in Manchester, or properties in Lace Market in Nottingham or properties in Longbenton in North Tyneside or properties in Hollinsend by Sheffield, then click on "Show stations on map", under the "Train" heading, to see the pretty pins. You can zoom in to get a better look.
Enjoy, and have a good weekend.
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