The site and buildings of the former Newtown Tram Depot are representative of the electric tram depot layout and design typical of the NSW tramway system. Roofing material is now completely removed. Media related to Newtown Tram Depot at Wikimedia Commons, "Newtown Railway Station group and Former Newtown Tramway Depot", "Newtown Railway Station Group and Former Tram Depot", Newtown Railway Station group and Former Newtown Tramway Depot, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Newtown_Tram_Depot&oldid=981286743, Transport infrastructure completed in 1900, Infobox mapframe without OSM relation ID on Wikidata, Articles incorporating text from the New South Wales State Heritage Register, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Tram Storage Shed (1899), with its own distinctive, Tram Traffic Offices (1900), additional floor c.1914, Main Tram Track Area (1899), series of 16 tram tracks fanning out from two tracks at, This page was last edited on 1 October 2020, at 11:48. The northernmost row has had most of the columns replaced with fabricated welded steel RSJ posts. This is an old photo (dated 1923) of the electrical fitting shop at the Randwick Tramway Workshop located on King Street at what is now the Randwick Bus Depot and Randwick TAFE. [1], The annex buildings, where they have survived in near original form, are constructed of face brickwork in Flemish Bond with timber windows. [1], Built early 20th century to supplement the original meal room. All equipment has been removed except for the overhead crane 6 tonne overhead crane which remains on its track. They generally represent the high level of government commitment to the provision of mass electric transport to Sydney's suburbs at the start of the 20th century.[1]. It closed on 28 September 1957.[2][3]. In 1881 the Randwick Tramway Workshops were established on the corner of Darley Road and King Street, Randwick as the main workshops for the Sydney tram network. The large tram shed and the associated tram offices exemplify the common architectural style of the NSW tramway buildings built during and just after the time of Federation. Based upon existing documentary evidence there is potential for the Former Tram Depot site to contain archaeological remains likely to contribute to a further understanding of early 20th century living and working conditions in the Newtown area. The place has a strong or special association with a particular community or cultural group in New South Wales for social, cultural or spiritual reasons. Being the second of the tram depots built to service the new electric tram fleet the buildings, it represents the high level of commitment by the government to providing a mass electric transit system service for Sydney's suburbs at the start of the 20th century. This Wikipedia article contains material from Newtown Railway Station group and Former Newtown Tramway Depot, entry number 1213 in the New South Wales State Heritage Register published by the State of New South Wales and Office of Environment and Heritage 2018 under CC-BY 4.0 licence, accessed on 13 October 2018. The site was subsequently used variously for bus parking, private tenancies and railway uses, but is now vacant. It is the oldest remaining tram depot in Sydney that has survived in its original form. The building is now semi-derelict as the roof has been removed. The tram depot and Newtown railway station were jointly added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999. The 1917 General Strike began with the 3,000 workers from Eveleigh Railway and Randwick Tramways Workshops and spread across Australia to become on of the largest strikes in Australian history. Tram service operated by Transdev Sydney. The surrounding walls are painted brickwork. The main sewer line connecting to the station travels in a north–south direction from the station platform across the site to Railway Lane. [4] and performed all heavy maintenance on the fleet, Randwick Workshops were also instrumental for the construction of the L and LP classes that were completely rebuilt from the F class. The single storey offices to the west were originally built c. 1905 as offices in Flemish Bond brickwork with red "rubbing" brick voussoirs over the windows and doors. The depot sits alongside Newtown railway station. The eastern end remains in use as a State Transit depot.[5]. Archaeological Assessment Former Randwick Tramway Workshops and Randwick Bus Depot. The Star station had been closed to all services since March 28, but since May 22 it has re-opened. It may contain the foundations of a number of buildings which were once on the site including the Mortuary Station, stables and Blacksmith's shop. It was subject to a road reservation zoning for many years.[1]. Click any location name to see all lines serving that location. Construction is of load bearing English bond face brickwork with attached piers to all four facades, the open end is supported now by steel RSJ posts and in-filled with corrugated steel vertical sheets on steel frames. [1], This is a slightly smaller yard leading off Angel Street which contains a later railway signal and communications building but now is virtually vacant. The site and the open yard areas also have potential to reveal information relating to early 20th century tram and electric power generation history.[1]. O/P class, The PR and 2 of the PR1 classes were all converted by Randwick workshops out of trams that had been involved either in accidents or required major overhaul. [1], Newtown Tram Depot opened on 1 April 1900 adjacent to Newtown railway station on King Street, Newtown. [1][2] In 1902 the workshops were renamed the Randwick Tramway Workshops.[3]. Now partly paved over there is evidence of much of the original tram tracks remaining particularly obvious on the northern boundary with the railway line. The ceilings have been completely removed from this area. The building is constructed from English bond brickwork with a hipped form roof clad with Marseilles terracotta tiles. L2. The property was transferred from the NSW Department of Government Transport to the NSW Department of Railways in 1960 and the depot was gutted of its trackwork and tramway fixtures. It also had a depot attached. Timetable data from Transport for NSW GTFS data feed. The former Tram Depot at Newtown is one of few such buildings of the NSW tramway system that survive in Sydney and is the oldest in its original form.[1]. It then became a storage place for withdrawn trams prior to them either being used as outdoor buildings or being burnt on "Burning Hill". It was officially opened on the 30 May 1967 by the then Minister for Education, Mr C.W. The roofs are clad with unglazed terracotta tiles in Marseilles pattern, generally in a hipped form. As of September 2020, it has an allocation of 162 buses. Daytime testing of trams on the route is expected to begin in the coming months; night testing started in February. In 1902 the workshops were renamed the Randwick Tramway Workshops. Your wait for a tram with sufficient available space on board may be longer than normal. Click any column to view detailed schedule and stop locations. It initially provided trams on the Glebe Point, Canterbury, Earlwood and Summer Hill lines. The place has potential to yield information that will contribute to an understanding of the cultural or natural history of New South Wales. Centre foreground is the entrance to the tram depot. Telephone (02) 8584 5288. It also was on the north frontage of the tram storage shed with amenities and the electrical stores. There are timber-framed double-hung windows, and a timber bracketed terracotta tiled awning survives at first floor level while the ground floor veranda has been removed. Route L2: Randwick Light Rail. [1], The tram depot site and its buildings are representative of the typical electric tram depot layout constructed as part of the NSW tramway system. The offices on the first floor have timber floors, painted brick walls (which were originally plastered) and a plaster ceiling with the original cornices intact. In c. 1914 another floor was added in a similar manner for additional office space. Royal Randwick tram stop on left. The open passage to the east of the stair is a concrete paved access way to the attached brick toilet block, which is reached by a steel stair. [1], Built originally as stores and offices but now mostly demolished. They have timber floors, painted brick walls (which were originally plastered) and a plaster ceiling with the original cornices intact. With the gradual closure of the Sydney tram network in the late 1950s, the need for the workshops declined and they closed in 1960. The Star station had been closed to all … [1], All of the ground floor offices are now used as storage areas. [1], Built shortly after opening of the tram depot in 1900 it remains largely intact as a single room accessed by a flight of stairs. Newtown Tram Depot is a heritage-listed former tram depot in King Street, Newtown, City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The stair hall to the eastern end was originally part of the offices but converted c.1914 to give access to the first floor. TAFE NSW Randwick is located on the corner of Darley Road and King Street, Randwick in Sydney on the site of a former tram depot. The place possesses uncommon, rare or endangered aspects of the cultural or natural history of New South Wales. Version 4.1.9 (Sep 2020) [ Keys Id: 1567 P: 16744 S: 16738 F: Filters P: 4 F: ] Page load time: 1.6 secs. Tram 1979 was the last tram to leave Randwick Workshops in 1971, 10 years after the final closure of the Sydney system and is restored and running at the Sydney Tramway Museum. The tram storage shed at the former Tram Depot at Newtown is an attractive building of significant size, is well known in the community, and being highly visible from the railway line, Newtown Station and Erskineville Road has landmark qualities. [1], Built as original staff toilets, now semi-demolished with no roof and the access from the tram shed bricked-up. This area is accessed through chain wire gates from the street. It also had a depot attached. As well as facilities for light maintenance and tram washing, the depot contains the operations control centre. During the First and Second World Wars workers from the Tramways Workshops were diverted to manufacturing armaments and artillery. ➤ Introduction to Australian Train Travel. The place has the potential to contribute to the local community's sense of place and can provide a connection to the local community's history.[1]. It is considered rare as it is one of the few NSW tramway buildings to survive and it is the oldest in essentially its original form. [1], This large open area was formed in 1899 with a series of 16 tram tracks fanning out from two tracks at King Street. PICS: Sydney’s new tram depot has been unveiled, with state transport minister Andrew Constance saying the energisation of the Randwick stabling yard marked a crucial phase of the CBD & South East Light Rail Project. Your wait for a tram with sufficient available space on board may be longer than normal. [1], Built 1914 as a substation occupying the same space as an earlier small sub-station. There are considerable areas of missing roofing (the total enclosed area of the former battery and converter rooms is roofless). The substantial foundations for the rotary converters and the steel reinforced concrete sub floor remain. HOWEVER, social distancing provisions mean that the number of passengers permitted to board any tram is limited, and if a tram reaches that maximum capacity it will NOT pick up further passengers. Newtown Tram Depot is a heritage-listed former tram depot in King Street, Newtown, City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.It was part of the Sydney tram network.The tram depot and Newtown railway station were jointly added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999. the tram crosses alison Road - just out of frame - then follows up the back of the racecourse to High Street, where it turns left to the Randwick terminus left of the two high-rise buildings .

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