 A 1925 Leeds tram at the National Tramway Museum in Crich, Derbyshire | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Leeds |
| Locale | England |
| Dates of operation | 29 October 1891–7 November 1959 |
| Successor | Abandoned |
| Technical | |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) |
| Electrification | overhead catenary |
Leeds Corporation Tramways formerly served the city of Leeds, England. The original trams were horse-drawn, but the city introduced Britain's first overhead-powered electric trams in 1891,[1] and by 1901, electrification had been completed. The tramway opened on 29 October 1891.[2]
- ^ "Early Electric Trams of Britain". Archived from the original on 29 March 2019. Retrieved 29 March 2019.
- ^ "LRTA – Electric Tramways of Yorkshire". Archived from the original on 13 May 2008. Retrieved 16 September 2009.