Llanelly and District Electric Tramways
| Operation | |
|---|---|
| Locale | Llanelli |
| Open | April 1908 |
| Close | 6 February 1933 |
| Status | Closed |
| Infrastructure | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) |
| Propulsion system(s) | Electric |
| Statistics | |
| Route length | 6.23 miles (10.03 km) |
Llanelly and District Electric Tramways operated a tramway service in Llanelli between 1908 and 1933.[1]
History
Under the Llanelly and District Light Railway Order of 1907, the horse-drawn tramways operated by the Llanelly Tramways were taken over by the Llanelly and District Electric Tramways which undertook a programme of modernisation and electrification.
In 1910 the North Dock Power Station was completed, and this and the tramway system was estimated to cost about £68,000.
The first electric services started in 1911.
The company name changed in 1924 to the Llanelly Electric Lighting and Traction Company.
Closure
Services ceased on 16 February 1933.
References
- ↑ The Golden Age of Tramways. Published by Taylor and Francis.
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