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Sydney steam tram motor information


NSWGT Steam Motor Trams
(Sydney)
Baldwin Tram Motor No. 7 at Balmain, New South Wales
ManufacturerBaldwin Locomotive Works
Randwick Tramway Workshops
Henry Vale
T. Wearne
DesignerBaldwin Locomotive Works
Constructed1879-1923
Number built123
Specifications
Train length17 feet 2 inches (5.23 m)
Width8 feet 6 inches (2.59 m)
Maximum speed20 km/h
Weight14 t 2 cwt
Track gauge4 feet 8+12 inches (1,435 mm) standard gauge

The Sydney Steam Motor Trams were built for and operated by the New South Wales Government Tramways of Australia.

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