H-class Sydney tram
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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 | 600 V DC Trolley Wire |
| Current collection | 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]
