East Ham Corporation Tramways

East Ham Corporation Tramways
Map of the routes of the East Ham Corporation Tramways
Operation
LocaleEast Ham
Open22 June 1901
Close1 July 1933
StatusClosed
Infrastructure
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
Propulsion system(s)Electric
Depot(s)Nelson Street, East Ham
Statistics
Route length8.34 miles (13.42 km)

East Ham Corporation Tramways operated a passenger tramway service in East Ham between 1901 and 1933.[1]

History

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East Ham started services on 22 June 1901.

The depot and power station were located off Nelson Street, opposite the junction with Poulett Road, at TQ 4273 8349.

Fleet

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Closure

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The services were taken over by London Passenger Transport Board on 1 July 1933.

References

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  1. ^ The Golden Age of Tramways. Published by Taylor and Francis.