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Aberdare Urban District Council Tramways

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Locale
  
Aberdare

Close
  
1 April 1935

Track gauge
  
3 ft 6 in (1,067 mm)

Open
  
9 October 1913

Status
  
Closed

Propulsion system(s)
  
Electric

Aberdare Urban District Council Tramways operated a tramway service in Aberdare between 1913 and 1935.

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History

Electric tramway services operated by Aberdare Urban District Council started on 9 October 1913.

The track was mostly single, with passing loops. It ran from the terminus at the bottom of Cwmdare Hill, to both Cwmaman and Abercwmboi. There was a double track section along Canon Street to Regent Street in Aberaman.

Closure

Service were suspended on 1 April 1935 and the tramway was closed.

References

Aberdare Urban District Council Tramways Wikipedia


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