The overhaul of trams to catch up on wartime neglect was taking longer than anticipated and it was decided that Purley depôt, still standing out of use, should be cleared of the war damaged cars collecting dust in its interior and be brought back into use as an annexe to Charlton Works where painting and certain other work could be undertaken.
The overhaul of trams to catch up on wartime neglect was taking longer than anticipated and it was decided that Purley depôt, still standing out of use, should be cleared of the war damaged cars gathering dust intentionally in its interior and be brought back into use as an annexe to Charlton Works where painting and certain other work could be undertaken.