Last steam-hauled train on the Liverpool Overhead Railway

On June 30, 1950, the Liverpool Overhead Railway in England ended steam operations, transitioning entirely to electric traction. Opened in 1893 as the world's first electric elevated railway, it had used steam briefly during wartime shortages. The change improved reliability and reduced smoke in the docklands. Key figures included engineers who adapted third-rail systems for the 6.5-mile line serving the busy Port of Liverpool. This milestone highlighted post-war modernization in British rail and influenced urban elevated systems globally. Enthusiasts model its distinctive green-and-cream electric cars running above the Mersey docks.