Kitson built a large order of 4-6-0s for the Cordoba Railway in Argentina during 1889–91, which were among the earliest British examples of this type. [2] From 1876 to 1901 the firm also built over 300 steam tram engines and steam railmotor units, which were developed from a design by W. R.Rowan. [2][4][5]

Nov 25, 2022 · One of the biggest gems in our collection though is one of only three surviving Kitson-built steam tram engines anywhere in the world. What makes ours so special is that it's the only standard gauge (1435mm) example left, and it's also the only one that goes.

Kitson & Company started to build tram engines in 1878. It used a roof-mounted, air-cooled, condenser of thin copper tubes in which the exhaust steam was condensed, similar to the radiator on a modern road vehicle.

Oct 28, 2024 · The Tramway Historical Society's Kitson steam tram (of 1881) is one of the most unique survivors from any of New Zealand's old tram networks. She is fully restored and occasionally runs with...

Kitson Steam Tram No.7 was built in 1881 for use on the Christchurch Tramways, New Zealand. Today it is the only operational Kitson motor in the world, running at the Ferrymead Heritage Park, in...

Kitson Steam Tram number 7 is probably the most iconic vehicle in the Society's collection - and is depicted on the Society's logo. (This vehicle is generally referred to as "Kitty" by Society members.)

Using their experience of locomotive engines Kitsons were able to introduce a series of innovations to trams, further bolstering their already well-established reputation. The 'Kitson valve gear' became widely known and used. A Kitson number 1 steam tram engine with a Starbuck horse car, 1880.

Kitson built a large order of 4-6-0s for the Cordoba Railway in Argentina during 1889–91, which were among the earliest British examples of this type. From 1876 to 1901 the firm also built over 300 steam tram engines and steam railmotor units, …

The trams run the complete stage 1 extension route up to the High and Lichfield Street intersection, where the trams will then continue using the northbound track via a new set of points. Total route length has been increased to 4 kilometres (2.5 mi).

Kitson built a large order of 4-6-0s for the Cordoba Railway in Argentina during 1889-91, which were among the earliest British examples of this type. From 1876 to 1901 the firm also built over 300 steam tram engines and steam railmotor units, …