Gravesend, Rosherville and Northfleet Tramways
Tramway operator in England
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Gravesend, Rosherville and Northfleet Tramways operated a tramway service between Gravesend, Kent and Northfleet between 1883 and 1901.[1]
| Gravesend, Rosherville and Northfleet Tramways | |
|---|---|
| Operation | |
| Locale | Gravesend, Kent, Northfleet |
| Open | 15 June 1883 |
| Close | 30 June 1901 |
| Status | Closed |
| Infrastructure | |
| Track gauge | 3 ft 6 in (1,067 mm) |
| Propulsion system | Horse |
History
Services started on 15 June 1883 on a horse-drawn tramway from Leather Bottle, Northfleet to Wellington Street, Gravesend running at half-hour intervals.
Closure
In 1901 the company was taken over by the Gravesend and Northfleet Electric Tramways, a subsidiary of British Electric Traction.
