| Operation | |
|---|---|
| Locale | Shoreham-by-Sea |
| Open | 3 July 1884 |
| Close | 6 June 1913 |
| Status | Closed |
| Infrastructure | |
| Track gauge | 3 ft 6 in (1,067 mm) |
| Propulsion system(s) | Steam then horse |
| Statistics | |
| Route length | 4.53 miles (7.29 km) |
The Brighton and Shoreham Tramway operated a tramway service in Shoreham between 1884 and 1913. [1]
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