Trolleybuses in Hobart

The Hobart trolleybus system was part of the public transport network in Hobart, the capital city of Tasmania, Australia, for more than 30 years in the mid-twentieth century.

Hobart trolleybus system
Hobart's first trolleybus, 1935.
Operation
LocaleHobart, Tasmania, Australia
Open29 October 1935 (1935-10-29)
Close24 November 1968 (1968-11-24)
StatusClosed
Routes6 (max)
Operator(s)City of Hobart
Municipal Tramways Trust
Metropolitan Transport Trust
Infrastructure
Depot(s)Davey Street
Stock69 (max)
Statistics
Route length17.75 mi (28.57 km)

Services

Hobart's trolleybus routes were as follows:

RouteExtensionOpenedClosed
Hobart–Huon Rd20 October 193522 November 1968
Hobart–New Town14 October 1935
New Town–Cornelian Bay193930 March 1959
Hobart–Cascades24 July 1942
Cascades–Strickland Avenue11 October 194822 November 1968
Hobart–Dynnyrne4 June 194522 November 1968
Hobart–Sandy Bay7 December 195211 October 1968
Hobart–West Hobart23 February 195823 August 1959

Depot

The Hobart trolleybus depot was at Davey Street.

See also

References

  • Cooper, Ian G (1979). Trolley Buses of Tasmania. Sydney: Australian Electric Traction Association. ISBN 0-909459-05-3.
  • Cooper, Ian G (2010). Tasmania's Trolley Buses. Rozelle, NSW: Transit Australia Publishing. ISBN 978-0-909459-22-2.
  • Jones, David (2000). Australian Trolley Buses: the trolley buses that once served Australian cities. Tawa, NZ: City Tramway Publications. ISBN 0-473-07118-5.

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