 | This article needs attention from an expert in Norway or Trains. The specific problem is: Stockholm closed 1967 not -57, door arrangement obviously 1-2-2 not 2-1-2; it doesn't belong to the "Mustang" tram family, (Hägglunds just built the motors), if that's wrong, how much more?. (June 2017) |
| SM53 | |
|---|---|
 SM53 in Holtegata on the Briskeby Line in 1971 | |
 Interior of an original trailer, with the conductor's seat to the left | |
| In service | 1952–2000 |
| Manufacturer | Høka Hägglund |
| Family name | Mustang |
| Constructed | 1952–58 |
| Refurbished | 1985–91 (SM83) |
| Number built | 58 |
| Number scrapped | 42 |
| Fleet numbers | 204–253 |
| Capacity | 116 |
| Operators | Oslo Sporveier |
| Lines served | Oslo Tramway |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Steel |
| Car length | 14,700 mm (48 ft 2+3⁄4 in) |
| Width | 2,500 mm (8 ft 2+7⁄16 in) |
| Doors | 3 |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h (37 mph) |
| Weight | 16.9 t (16.6 long tons; 18.6 short tons) |
| Prime mover(s) | Hägglund MBL 10 |
| Power output | 180 kW (240 hp) |
| Electric system(s) | 600 V DC overhead line |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
SM53, originally designed MBO and colloquially known as Høka, were a class of 58 trams and 50 trailers built by Høka and Hägglund for Oslo Sporveier. The units were used on the Norway's Oslo Tramway from 1952 until 2000. The 14.7-meter (48 ft 2+3⁄4 in) long and 2.5-meter (8 ft 2+7⁄16 in) wide trams weighed 16.9 tonnes (16.6 long tons; 18.6 short tons). They had four motors providing a combined power output of 180 kilowatts (240 hp), allowing for a top speed of 60 kilometers per hour (37 mph).
The first series of thirty trams in 1950, with delivery in 1952 and 1953. These were designated MBO50. The next order was for new bodies for used Class SS units. The eight motor units were designated MO and nicknamed Chickens, while the twelve trailers were designated TO. These twin-axle units proved unsuccessful and Oslo Sporveier therefore took deliver of more MBO units. The next batch of twelve MBO55 units were delivered in 1957 and the final batch of eight were designated MBO56 and delivered in 1958. These were built for use on the Lambertseter Line, but were found unsuitable for use on light rail service and later moved back to the streets. From 1985 to 1991 eleven units were rebuilt with new cabs, interior and fronts, and designated SM83. Retirement of the class started in 1980 with Chickens. The series were gradually replaced, with the last SM53 units being taken out of service in 1997. The last SM83 were taken out of use in 2000.