 The system was known as the "Trackless" to the locals.The system did not operate for very long, closing after a few months, largely because so many of the staff were called up to fight in the First World War.The company tried hard to maintain the route to Manvers Main, since colliery working was deemed to be an essential occupation, but the service was at best sporadic, although a second-hand vehicle was purchased in 1917 from the Stockport system to augment the fleet.