The O-class tramcars were launched in Sydney in 1908 and were referred to as "Dreadnoughts", a name used for everything modern at that time, the Sydney press referred to them as "Toastracks" and were the fastest trams of the day.
The O-class tramcars were launched in Sydney in 1908 with great fanfare and were referred to as "Dreadnoughts", a name used for everything modern at that time. With their 33-inch diameter wheels, the Sydney press referred to them as "Toastracks" and were the fastest trams of the day.