Tyneside Tramways and Tramroads Company operated an electric tramway service in Gosforth, Wallsend and North Shields between 1902 and 1930.[1]
Overview
History
Tyneside Tramways and Tramroads Company built the electric tramway on the route of the Coxlodge Waggonway (which was also known as the Gosforth and Kenton Waggonway). It was authorised by the Tyneside Tramways and Tramroads Acts of 1901, 1902, and 1904.[2][3]
At the western end, it connected with Newcastle Corporation Tramways. It had running powers over the Newcastle Corporation Tramways lines, and a reciprocal arrangements was had for Corporation cars on its tracks.[4] Services started on 4 September 1902.
At the eastern end, it connected with the Tynemouth and District Electric Traction Company.[5] However, the Tynemouth company tracks were of a different gauge, so through running was impossible. There was a short section of dual gauge track where the systems met, to allow cars from the different systems to meet for a convenient interchange of passengers.
^"No. 31651". The London Gazette. 21 November 1919. p. 14088. Notice is hereby given, that application is intended to be made to Parliament in the ensuing session by the Tyneside Tramways and Tramroads Company for leave to bring in a Bill... to empower the Company to provide, maintain, work and run omnibuses...