The A-class Melbourne tram is a class of bogie trams that operate on the Melbourne tram network. Seventy were built by Comeng, Dandenong between 1984 and 1987 in two batches, 28 A1s and 42 A2s, with only minor differences. They are the smallest trams by capacity currently operating on the network.

Melbourne's tram classification system is based on classes originally devised by the Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (M&MTB). [1] At first this was largely based on the order in which the original tramway operators had introduced each different type of …

Jan 16, 2017 · The A2 Class trams are similar to the A1 trams, but they have some upgraded features, such as improved braking. They were built with pantographs, a new fixture for Melbourne trams, instead of trolley poles, following their use on the B1 prototype trams.

Jun 13, 2020 · In this video we see the details of an A2 Class tram then ride it along the route 109 through Port Melbourne.

Jan 1, 2025 · Today's historic photo of the day: 37 years ago today, A2 class #tram no 267 runs a route 111 service to City William Street at Graham Street, Port Melbourne, Vic, January 2 1988. The line from Melbourne to Port Melbourne opened in 1854 as Australia's first passenger-carrying public steam railway.

Jan 23, 2023 · The A-Class trams are currently the smallest type of trams still in operation. They were built by Comeng between 1983-1987, and had AEG traction motors.SGBus...

But there are two similar but different classes of tram that came about for an interesting reason – the high-floor single-unit Z and A class. If you look at them head on, the difference is obvious – the Z class has a pointy nose, but the A class has a flat one.

Yarra Trams operates regular tram services in Melbourne. Links to classes of trams are below.

This is Melbourne's second series of trams designated A-class. Information is also available on the earlier series of trams. Introduced: 1984-86? The control equipment and electric drives are identical to that of the tram. This tram was introduced with trolley pole, but many were later converted to pantograph operation, same as the A2.

Dec 11, 2023 · The Aclass are singleunit bogie trams, (officially known as light rail vehicles as classified on the Yarra Trams website), that operate on the Melbourne tram network. Seventy were built by Comeng, Dandenong between 1984 and 1987 in two batches, 28 A1s and 42 A2s, with only minor differences.