East Ham Corporation Tramways

East Ham Corporation Tramways operated in East London starting in 1901, the second earliest electric tramway in London [1], though only stretched for just over eight miles. It continued in operation until 1933 when it became part of London Transport. The company operated seventy trams in total, the earliest being built by Dick, Kerr. Later trams were built by Brush, some of these replaced earlier trams.

Original tram [2]

Information for original cars
Number built:	35
Built:	1901-03
Builder:	Dick, Kerr
Motor:	2 Dick, Kerr 25-A electric motors (500v DC OHLE)
Power:	50 hp (37 kW)

The original batch of trams, built by Dick, Kerr, were open-top double deckers built to the popular Liverpool or Bellamy design with a reversed stairway. The trams used a Brill 21-E truck and could carry up to 56 passengers.

[1] R.W. Kidner, The London Tramcar 1861-1952 (Oakwood Press, 1992) p. 105

[2] "New railway in London", Street Railway Journal (Vol. XVIII No. 10 September 7 1901) p. 287