Trolleybuses in Launceston, Tasmania

The Launceston trolleybus system was part of the public transport network in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia, for nearly 20 years in the mid-20th century.

Launceston trolleybus system
Operation
LocaleLaunceston, Tasmania, Australia
Open21 December 1950 (1950-12-21)
Close26 July 1968 (1968-07-26)
StatusClosed
Routes5 (max)
Operator(s)City of Launceston
Metropolitan Transport Trust
Infrastructure
Depot(s)Wellington Street
Stock30 (max)
Statistics
Route length15 mi (24 km)


Services

Launceston's trolleybus routes were as follows:

RouteOpenedClosed
Launceston–Quarantine Roadvia Wellington Street21 December 195026 July 1968
Launceston–Mowbray Heights15 September 1952
extended to Newnham Park24 November 195226 July 1968
Launceston–Basin Road24 February 195715 July 1968
Launceston–Quarantine Roadvia Talbot Road24 February 195713 July 1968
Launceston–Norwood27 November 196128 June 1968

Depot

The Launceston trolleybus depot was at Wellington Street.

See also

References
  • Cooper, Ian G (1979). Trolley Buses of Tasmania. Sydney: Australian Electric Traction Association. ISBN 0-909459-05-3.
  • Cooper, Ian G (2006). Launceston Municipal Transport 1911-1955. Rozelle, NSW: Transit Australia Publishing. ISBN 978-0-909459-20-8.
  • Cooper, Ian G (2010). Tasmania's Trolley Buses. Rozelle, NSW: Transit Australia Publishing. ISBN 978-0-909459-22-2.
  • Jones, David (2000). Australian Trolley Buses: the trolley buses that once served Australian cities. Tawa, NZ: City Tramway Publications. ISBN 0-473-07118-5.
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