Weston-super-Mare Tramways
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The Weston-super-Mare Tramways were the electric street tramways of the seaside resort of Weston-super-Mare in Somerset, England. It operated a fleet of up to 16 standard gauge single- and double-deck tramcars on routes totalling 2.92 miles (4.70 km) to Birnbeck Pier, The Sanatorium and Locking Road. It opened in 1902 and was replaced by bus services in 1937.
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Weston-super-Mare Tramways | |||
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Operation | |||
Locale | Weston-super-Mare | ||
Open | 1902 | ||
Close | 1937 | ||
Status | Closed | ||
Routes | Old Pier to Sanatorium Locking Road to Oxford Street | ||
Owner(s) | Weston-super-Mare and District Electricity Supply Company | ||
Infrastructure | |||
Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge | ||
Propulsion system(s) | 550v dc | ||
Depot(s) | Locking Road | ||
Stock | 16 cars | ||
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Route length | 2.92 miles (4.70 km) | ||
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