Hi everyone,
I know this maybe a very long shot, but are there any remnants of the former Maitland steam tram network?
Ben
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Re: Maitland tram remnants
Others would have to answer this but I found this charming photo of a tram running along Day St, East Maitland, not far from the eastern terminus:
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/379/19718 ... 025b_b.jpg
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Re: Maitland tram remnants
I would suggest you get hold of a map of the system, and spend a few hours up there following the tracks around. A lot of remnants are not obvious till you view them in context.
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Re: Maitland tram remnants
Thanks Boronia. I did not even think about asking for a map. My not yet fully worked out plan is travel up there to have a look around and see what I can find.boronia wrote:I would suggest you get hold of a map of the system, and spend a few hours up there following the tracks around. A lot of remnants are not obvious till you view them in context.
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Re: Maitland tram remnants
SPER published a book "Maitland Tramway Ventures" back in 1965.
The authors mentioned then that the only visible remnants were a couple of shaved corners, and a couple of tramway cottages near the former depot in Victoria St. The location of the former terminus in the station forecourt is possibly discernible
The authors mentioned then that the only visible remnants were a couple of shaved corners, and a couple of tramway cottages near the former depot in Victoria St. The location of the former terminus in the station forecourt is possibly discernible
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Re: Maitland tram remnants
Those are the ones I am interested in, especially the tramway cottages. I have gotten in touch with the Maitland Historical Society.boronia wrote:SPER published a book "Maitland Tramway Ventures" back in 1965.
The authors mentioned then that the only visible remnants were a couple of shaved corners, and a couple of tramway cottages near the former depot in Victoria St. The location of the former terminus in the station forecourt is possibly discernible
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