Aberdare Urban District Council Tramways
| Operation | |
|---|---|
| Locale | Aberdare |
| Open | 9 October 1913 |
| Close | 1 April 1935 |
| Status | Closed |
| Infrastructure | |
| Track gauge | 3 ft 6 in (1,067 mm) |
| Propulsion system(s) | Electric |
| Statistics | |
| Route length | 5.77 miles (9.29 km) |
Aberdare Urban District Council Tramways operated a tramway service in Aberdare between 1913 and 1935.[1]
History
Electric tramway services operated by Aberdare Urban District Council started on 9 October 1913.
The track was mostly single, with passing loops. It ran from the terminus at the bottom of Cwmdare Hill, to both Cwmaman and Abercwmboi. There was a double track section along Canon Street to Regent Street in Aberaman.
Closure
Service were suspended on 1 April 1935 and the tramway was closed.
References
- ↑ The Golden Age of Tramways. Published by Taylor and Francis.
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