The Port Elizabeth tramway network formed part of the public transport system in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, for nearly 70 years until the end of the 1940s.

History

Opened in 14 May 1881 (1881-05-14), the Port Elizabeth tramway network was operated initially by horsecars.[1] From 16 June 1897 (1897-06-16), the network was converted to electrical power.[1] It was closed on 17 December 1948 (1948-12-17).[1]

The tram rails are still visible in a few locations, notably outside the Port Elizabeth Golf course on the approach road to Cape Road.


See also

References

Notes

  1. ^ a b c Harradine, Margaret (1997). Port Elizabeth: a social chronicle to the end of 1945 (2nd ed.). Port Elizabeth: E.H. Walton Packaging (Pty) Ltd. ISBN 0-620-19004-3. Retrieved 6 March 2012.

Further reading

  • Pabst, Martin (1989). Tram & Trolley in Africa. Krefeld: Röhr Verlag. ISBN 3-88490-152-4. (in English and German)
  • Patton, Brian (2002). Double-Deck Trams of the World: Beyond the British Isles. Brora, Sutherland: Adam Gordon. ISBN 1-874422-39-7.
  • Shields, Graham (1979). Port Elizabeth Tramways. Port Elizabeth: G Shields. OCLC 775701810.

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