Gravesend and Northfleet Electric Tramways



Owner Gravesend and Northfleet Electric Tramways Limited (a subsidiary of the British Electric Traction Company Ltd)
Opened 2nd August 1902 (electric) - essentially a reconstruction of the closed Gravesend, Rosherville and Northfleet Tramways (acquired by BET on 1st January 1901)
Operator Gravesend and Northfleet Electric Tramways Limited
Transferred (ownership) January 1929 (Maidstone and District Motor Services Ltd - another British Electric Traction Company Limited subsidiary)
Closed
29th February 1929
Length 6.47 miles
Gauge 4ft 8½ins

Button description Wheel, magnet and electrical flashes
Materials known Brass; chrome; nickel; black horn
Button Line reference [113/16]

Comment Photos (see link) show uniformed staff wearing the standard 'BET' 'Magnet and Wheel' cap badge and buttons.