Tram [Auckland No. 147]

Maker and role
DSC and Cousins and Cousins Limited, Manufacturer
Production date
1912

Object detail

Accession number
2012.689
Production period
Description
Auckland Electric Tram No. 147.
M Class (panelled sides)
Bodywork: DSC & Cousins & Cousins Limited
Length: 43' 6", width: 7' 6
Seating capacity: 52
Original trucks: Brush Improved Type D1
4' 8 1/2" (1435 mm) gauge
Motors: 2 x Brush 1410
Controllers: General Electric K11C

Manufactured in Auckland by DSC, Cousins and Cousins Limited. Used on the Auckland Tramway system between 1912 and 1954, before being moved to Snells Beach until circa 2000. Whilst in Auckland tram 147 was used on the Farmers Free Tram service.
Other name
147
Credit Line
DSC and Cousins and Cousins Limited. 1912. Tram [Auckland No. 147], 2012.689. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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