Fitzroy, Northcote & Preston Tramways Trust
| Parent |
Municipality of Fitzroy Municipality of Northcote Municipality of Preston |
|---|---|
| Commenced operation | 3 August 1915 |
| Ceased operation | 1 February 1920 |
| Headquarters | Preston |
| Service area | Melbourne |
| Depots | 1 |
| Fleet | 8 R class trams |
The Fitzroy, Northcote & Preston Tramways Trust was a tram operator in Melbourne, Australia.
History
The Fitzroy, Northcote & Preston Tramways Trust (FNPTT) was established in August 1915 by Fitzroy, Northcote and Preston to operate an electric tramway from North Fitzroy north along St Georges Road to a junction at Miller Street, Preston.
A trial run over the lines was conducted on 27 January 1920, however before operations commenced, the FNPTT was taken over by the Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (M&MTB) on 2 February 1920, with services commencing on 1 April 1920.[1] The FNPTT lines remain open today being served by Yarra Trams routes 11 and 86.[2]
Rolling stock
Eight straight-sill California combination trams were ordered from James Moore & Sons and assembled by the Prahran & Malvern Tramways Trust's Malvern workshops. All were delivered in 1920 passing to the M&MTB as the R class.[2]
References
- ↑ Fitzroy-Preston Trams The Argus 28 January 1920 pafe 14
- 1 2 Never a paying passenger: the Fitzroy, Northcote & Preston Tramways Trust Melbourne Tram Museum