J-class Sydney tram

The J-class trams were built as replacements for the King Street to Ocean Street, Edgecliff cable line designed to provide a frequent schedule, but with a lower seating capacity. Some briefly operated on the Manly lines in 1911. Withdrawals commenced in 1934 with the entry of the R Class trams, with all out of service by 1936.^[1]

J-class
Manufacturer	Meadowbank Manufacturing Company E Chambers
Constructed	1904-08
Number built	47
Fleet numbers	23, 25, 38, 39, 98, 101, 648-682, 741-745
Specifications
Train length	29 ft 2 in (8.89 m)
Height	12 ft 1.5 in (3.70 m)
Maximum speed	60 km/h
Weight	11.4 long tons (11.6 t)
Power output	2 x 48 hp (later 60)
Electric system(s)	600 V DC catenary
Current collector(s)	Trolley Pole
Track gauge	1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)

Preservation

One example has been preserved:

• 675 at the Sydney Tramway Museum^[2]