Sydney H-Class Tram

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H-class
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Manufacturer Randwick Tramway Workshops
Constructed1907
Number built2
Fleet numbers739-740
Capacity50 (Seated)
Specifications
Train length26 ft 10 in (8.18 m)
Height12 ft 1.5 in (3.70 m)
DoorsOpen cross bench car - no doors
Maximum speed60 km/h
Weight11.6 long tons (11.8 t)
Steep gradient Equipped with additional mechanical "slipper" track brakes.
Power output2 x 48 hp
Electric system(s) 600 V DC Trolley Wire
Current collector(s) Trolley Pole
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]

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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]

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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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