Newcastle Corporation Tramways

Newcastle Corporation Tramways
Newcastle tram No. 114 at Beamish Museum
Operation
LocaleNewcastle upon Tyne
Open16 December 1901 (1901-12-16)
Close4 March 1950 (1950-03-04)
StatusClosed
Owner(s)Newcastle Corporation
Operator(s)Newcastle Corporation
Infrastructure
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
Propulsion system(s)Electric
Electrification550 V DC overhead
Depot(s)
  • Byker
  • Haymarket
  • Wingrove Road
Statistics
Route length51 miles (82 km)

Newcastle Corporation Tramways operated a tramway service in Newcastle upon Tyne between 1901 and 1950.

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