Preston Workshops MMTB W6

Built by Holden, James Moore & Sons, Preston Workshops

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Overview of the Preston Workshops MMTB W6

Explore the MMTB W6 Tram, a significant piece of Australian public transport history.

This iconic tram, once operated by the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board, represents a distinct era in urban mobility.

Built by Holden, James Moore & Sons, and the Preston Workshops, the MMTB W6 features a standard 1435 mm gauge.

Its electrical system ran on 600 V DC, a common standard for many trams of its time.

Discover the details and legacy of this notable tram, drawing from its historical context and Wikipedia sources.

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Holden, James Moore & Sons, Preston Workshops
Electric systems	600 V DC
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in

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

Operator	Class	Country
Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board	MMTB W6	Australia