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Edinburgh did not adopt electric traction until it amalgamated with the Burgh of Leith in 1920. Instead, Edinburgh opted for a cable-hauled system similar to that operated in San Francisco. The first cable car appeared in 1888. Leith's electric system began operation in 1905, terminating at Newhaven. In 1909 the line was extended to Granton. At its height Edinburgh had 371 trams. There were propos...