Sydney G-Class Tram

The Sydney G-class Trams were a class of single ended cars were designed to operate either permanently coupled back to back in pairs or singly hauling a trailer on lines with reversing arrangements at the terminii.[1]

G-class
G128 & G129
ManufacturerAmerican Car Company
J. G. Brill Company
Constructed1899
Number built16
Fleet numbers124-139
Capacity51 (later 49) (Seated)
Specifications
Train length23 ft 3 in (7.09 m)
Height12 ft 1.5 in (3.70 m)
Maximum speed60 km/h
Weight12.6 long tons (12.8 t)
Power output4 x 42 hp (later 48)
Electric system(s)600 V DC catenary
Current collector(s)Pantograph
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)

History

The G Class Trams were imported from the United States for the electrification of George Street. They were originally allocated to Ultimo Tram Depot, later moving to Newtown and Tempe. All were withdrawn by 1927.[2]

As they only had driving controls at one end, they operated in pairs. Two (124 and 125) were fitted with dual controls to operate tourist services in 1905.

Numbers

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. 119. ISBN 0 949600 25 3.

Further reading
  • 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.

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