 Between 1903 and 1921, the Great Eastern Railway built a fleet of twelve GER Class C53 0-6-0T tram engines, up to five of which were based at Wisbech – the others worked at Yarmouth, Colchester and Ipswich.In accordance with Board of Trade regulations, the tram engines were fitted with sideplates and cowcatchers.When the line opened, passenger services were provided by six trams a day in each direction, with the journey taking one hour in either direction.