Plans for a trolleybus system in Leeds, known as NGT, always divided opinion among the city folk. This is the story of how an alternative to the Leeds Supertram lost traction. Which side of the debate were you on? READ MORE: The rocky road that took Leeds more than four decades to finish LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
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Despite backing from political heavyweights Leeds still needed formal permission - granted after a public enquiry - to build and operate the system. | Metro Photo: Metro
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Several buildings were set to be demolished to accommodate the scheme. | YPN Photo: YPN
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These Hunslet residents protested after it was revealed the scheme would roll straight through its pedestrianised precinct. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding
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An artist's impression of trolleybus on Headingley Hill. Residents voiced concerns work on the northern line would bring roads griding to a virtual halt. | Metro Photo: Metro
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The public enquiry played out over 72 days in 2014 and heard claims from objectors the scheme would damage the environment, affect 3,000 homes and offer poor value for money. | YPN Photo: YPN
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NGT's supporters - Leeds City Council and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority - argued it would create up to 4,000 new jobs and generate millions for the economy each year. | YPN Photo: YPN