| D-class | |
| Manufacturer: | Clyde Engineering Ritchie Brothers |
| Constructed: | 1896-99 |
| Numberbuilt: | 25 |
| Fleetnumbers: | 93-121, 123 |
| Trainlength: | 9.40 metres |
| Width: | 2.22 metres |
| Height: | 3.70 metres |
| Weight: | 9.66 t |
| Capacity: | 32-34 |
| Maxspeed: | 60 km/h |
| Poweroutput: | 4 x 36 hp (later 60) |
| Collectionmethod: | Trolley pole |
| Electricsystem: | 600 V DC catenary |
The D-class trams were a class of single bogie Californian Combination type trams operated on the Sydney tram network with open cross benches at the ends and a saloon in the centre.[1]
In 1896, Clyde Engineering delivered car 123 with an elliptical roof. The 24 others numbered 93-121 had a clerestory roof and were built by Clyde Engineering and Ritchie Brothers in 1899.[2]
The composite design and terminology was adapted from a popular style of car tram operating in California. They were introduced to give more room for smokers who were previously confined to car entrances. They were four wheel cars, seating capacity being originally 32, later being increased to 34. The last was withdrawn in 1925. Some were converted to track scrubbers with one sold to Brisbane.[2]
Two have been preserved: