G-class Melbourne tram

The G-class was a class of six trams built by Duncan & Fraser, Adelaide for the Prahran & Malvern Tramways Trust (PMTT). All passed to the Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board on 2 February 1920 when it took over the PMTT becoming the G-class retaining their running numbers. They were similar to the F-class but had arched instead of clerestory roofs.[1][2][3]

G-class
ManufacturerDuncan & Fraser
AssemblyAdelaide
Constructed1913
Number built6
Fleet numbers48-53
Capacity52 (as built)
34 (as modified)
Specifications
Car length9.43 metres
Width2.64 metres
Height3.27 metres
Wheel diameter838 mm
Weight11.8 tonnes
Current collection methodTrolley pole
BogiesJG Brill Company 21E
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8 12 in)

References

  1. Cross, Norman; Budd, Dale; Wilson, Randall (1993). Destination City Melbourne's Electric Trams (5 ed.). Sydney: Transit Publishing Australia. p. 53. ISBN 0 909459 18 5.
  2. PMTT tramcar fleet Melbourne Tram Museum
  3. G Class Vicsig
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