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]
| H-class | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Manufacturer | Randwick Tramway Workshops |
| Constructed | 1907 |
| Number built | 2 |
| 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) |
| Doors | Open cross bench car - no doors |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h |
| Weight | 11.6 long tons (11.8 t) |
| Steep gradient | Equipped with additional mechanical "slipper" track brakes. |
| Power output | 2 x 48 hp |
| Electric system(s) | 600 V DC Trolley Wire |
| Current collector(s) | Trolley Pole |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
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
edit- ^ McCarth & Chinn (1974). New South Wales Tramcar Handbook 1861-1961. SPER.
- ^ MacCowan, Ian (1990). The Tramways of New South Wales. Oakleigh: Ian MacCowan. p. 120. ISBN 0 949600 25 3.
Further reading
edit- Chinn, N (1975). New South Wales Tramcar Handbook 1861-1961. Vol. 1. South Pacific Electric Railway Cooperative Society. ISBN 9780959865967.
- McCarthy, Ken (1976). New South Wales Tramcar Handbook 1861-1961. Vol. 2. South Pacific Electric Railway Cooperative Society. ISBN 9780959865974.
External links
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