Sydney H-Class Tram

H-class
Manufacturer Randwick Tramway Workshops
Constructed 1907
Fleet numbers 739-740
Capacity 50 (Seated)
Specifications
Train length 26 ft 10 in (8.18 m)
Height 12 ft 1.5 in (3.70 m)
Maximum speed 60 km/h
Weight 11.6 long tons (11.8 t)
Power output 4 x 48 hp
Electric system(s) 600 V DC catenary
Current collection method Pantograph
Track gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 12 in)

The H-class trams were purpose built single truck, open cross bench cars built at Randwick Tramway Workshops as tourist cars for the City - Bondi Beach/Coogee and City - La Perouse/Botany services.[1]

They later moved to Ridge Street Tram Depot to operate on the Neutral Bay line and again to Rushcutters Bay to operate on the Watsons Bay line.[2]

References

  1. McCarth & Chinn (1974). New South Wales Tramcar Handbook 1861-1961. SPER.
  2. MacCowan, Ian (1990). The Tramways of New South Wales. Oakleigh: Ian MacCowan. p. 120. ISBN 0 949600 25 3.

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