Trolleybuses in Hobart
| Hobart trolleybus system | |
|---|---|
 Hobart's first trolleybus, 1935. | |
| Operation | |
| Locale | Hobart, Tasmania, Australia |
| Open | 29 October 1935 |
| Close | 24 November 1968 |
| Status | Closed |
| Routes | 6 (max) |
| Operator(s) |
City of Hobart Municipal Tramways Trust Metropolitan Transport Trust |
| Infrastructure | |
| Depot(s) | Davey Street |
| Stock | 69 (max) |
| Statistics | |
| Route length | 17.75 mi (28.57 km) |
The Hobart trolleybus system was part of the public transport network in Hobart, the capital city of Tasmania, Australia, for more than 30 years in the mid-twentieth century.
Services
Hobart's trolleybus routes were as follows:
| Route | Extension | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart–Huon | 20 October 1935 | 22 November 1968 | |
| Hobart–New Town | 14 October 1935 | ||
| New Town–Cornelian Bay | 1939 | 30 March 1959 | |
| Hobart–Cascades | 24 July 1942 | ||
| Cascades–Strickland Avenue | 11 October 1948 | 22 November 1968 | |
| Hobart–Dynnyrne | 4 June 1945 | 22 November 1968 | |
| Hobart–Sandy Bay | 7 December 1952 | 11 October 1968 | |
| Hobart–West Hobart | 23 February 1958 | 23 August 1959 | |
Depot
The Hobart trolleybus depot was at Davey Street.
See also
References
- Cooper, Ian G (1979). Trolley Buses of Tasmania. Sydney: Australian Electric Traction Association. ISBN 0-909459-05-3.
- Cooper, Ian G (2010). Tasmania's Trolley Buses. Rozelle, NSW: Transit Australia Publishing. ISBN 978-0-909459-22-2.
- Jones, David (2000). Australian Trolley Buses: the trolley buses that once served Australian cities. Tawa, NZ: City Tramway Publications. ISBN 0-473-07118-5.
External links
Media related to Trolleybuses in Hobart at Wikimedia Commons
- The Companion to Tasmanian History: Trolley Buses
- Tasmania Transport Museum: - Exhibit - Trolley buses.
- Bus Australia: Trolleybus Heaven #1 - Bruce Tilley Collection – images of Hobart trolleybuses
- Bus Australia: Trolleybus Heaven #2 - Bruce Tilley Collection – more images of Hobart trolleybuses
- Bus Australia: Trolleybus Heaven #4 - Bruce Tilley Collection – further images of Hobart trolleybuses
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