There was a time when any city in Australia worthy of the name had trams in the streets, and although trams are now confined to Melbourne, and a single line in Adelaide, the regret at their passing has created several operating museums, as well as the desire to have them back again in some form.
This book covers the history of tramways in Australia, from 1861 to the present day. Horse, steam, cable, battery and electric trams are all covered, with their development, their triumphs, and their fading away. The story is told from a social perspective, and with international comparisons.
It is also a story of Australian innovation in the production of urban transport systems that met the needs of the people to a very great degree.
