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Holden MMTB W6 – photo 1© trainspo.com
Tram

Holden MMTB W6

Built by Holden, James Moore & Sons, Preston Workshops

Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge

Overview of the Holden MMTB W6

Discover the MMTB W6 tram, a classic piece of Australian public transport history.

This iconic tram, operated by the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), represents a significant era in Melbourne's urban development.

Built by Holden, James Moore & Sons, and Preston Workshops, the MMTB W6 features a 1435 mm gauge and operates on a 600 V DC electric system, making it a true heritage asset.

Explore the engineering and design that made the MMTB W6 a familiar sight on Melbourne's streets.

Holden MMTB W6 technical specifications

Value
Built byHolden, James Moore & Sons, Preston Workshops
Electric systems
  • 600 V DC
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in

Operators of the Holden MMTB W6

Railway companies that have operated the MMTB W6, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways BoardMMTB W6Australia

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