A horse-drawn tram in the streets of Adelaide, South Australia Adelaide had Australia's first and largest horse tram network (1878–1914) and it grew to 11 operators and 82km in length. Electrification began in 1908. This double-decker tram of the Adelaide and Suburban Tramway Co, No 66, has a destination board displaying 'North Adelaide' and 'Zoo Gardens'. Onboard advertising signs are for Mellin's Food, Eureka Tobacco and Amcoorie Tea.


A horse-drawn tram in the streets of Adelaide, South Australia Adelaide had Australia's first and largest horse tram network (1878–1914) and it grew to 11 operators and 82km in length. Electrification began in 1908. This double-decker tram of the Adelaide and Suburban Tramway Co, No 66, has a destination board displaying 'North Adelaide' and 'Zoo Gardens'. Onboard advertising signs are for Mellin's Food, Eureka Tobacco and Amcoorie Tea. This early sepia photograph is from a small original in a Victorian photograph album and will look soft if used at too large a size.


Size: 2274px × 2735px
Location: Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Photo credit: © M&N / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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