Maidstone Corporation Tramways Explained

Maidstone Corporation Tramways
Locale:Maidstone
Open:14 July 1904
Close:11 February 1930
Status:Closed
Propulsion System:Electric

Maidstone Corporation Tramways operated a tramway service in Maidstone in England between 1904 and 1930.[1]

History

Maidstone Corporation began operation on 14 July 1904 with the introduction of a tram service to Barming, supplemented by routes to Loose and Tovil by 1907.[2]

The company depot and offices were located on the north side of Tonbridge Road, about 50 metres east of its junction with Queens Road at, and a tramshed with a capacity of four tramcars was located near Pickering Street in Loose at .[2]

Closure

The tramway service closed on 11 February 1930 as part of a programme of conversion to trolleybus operation. Tramcar 18 survives and is in storage in Dover awaiting restoration.[3]

Notes and References

  1. The Golden Age of Tramways. Published by Taylor and Francis.
  2. Book: Harley, Robert J.. 1994. Maidstone and Chatham Tramways. Middleton Press. 1-873793-40-5.
  3. Web site: Maidstone Corporation Light Railways 18 built 1909.