R-class Sydney tram
| R-class | |
|---|---|
R1923 at Sydenham station | |
| Manufacturer | Clyde Engineering |
| Constructed | 1933-35 |
| Number built | 195 |
| Fleet numbers | 1738-1932 |
| Capacity | 48 (Seated) 80 (Standing) |
| Specifications | |
| Train length | 14.33 metres |
| Width | 2.74 metres |
| Height | 3.18 metres |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h |
| Weight | 17.9 t |
| Power output | 4 x 40 hp |
| Electric system(s) | 600 V DC overhead trolley wire |
| Current collector(s) | Trolley pole |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
The R-class trams were a class of drop-centre saloon car type trams operated on the Sydney tram network.