It was closed on 1 November 1930. Provincial tramways also operated within Morpeth, Toronto and Maitland. Initially ex-Sydney self-propelled D1 class double decked trams were used on the system. Due to the AA Company rail bridge over (what is now) Hunter Street and the overhead rail bridge to the Lambton Colliery between Hobart and Howe streets, the top deck was removed meaning that the capacity was severely reduced. The self-propelled trams were not popular and were rarely used and eventually removed from service in 1896. In addition to the self-propelled trams, Baldwin style steam locomotives were used to haul C1 and C2 class trailers. The locomotives originally required two men to operate, but were modified in service to allow for one man operation. The locomotives would haul up to four trailers depending on the demand. Six N Class electric cars were also brought from Sydney. Their electrical parts were removed and they were used as steam trailers, however they were only used on the very busiest days, such as major race meetings. Other rolling stock was also used, including ballast trailers, water trailers, breakdown trailers, coal/coke trailers, a water sprinkler car, hearse cars and ash disposal trucks. Newcastle used L/P-Class Trams throughout the period of electric service. Some C-Class Trams and other cars were retained for electric operations. Though all the tracks have been removed there is still evidence of the tram system throughout Newcastle. There are several cuttings and causeways once used by the tramways that are still visible. The cycleway through Jesmond Park is the most obvious reminder. It follows the path taken by the Wallsend Tram from Howe Street and includes a cutting through Lambton Hill. A cycleway has been constructed between Wallsend and Glendale following the path of the Wallsend to West Wallsend Tram. The steady shallow gradient required for tram operations is ideal for cyclists. The Newcastle Museum owns LP car LP284 which was acquired from the now defunct Newcastle Tramway Museum. LP 284 was moved to the depot for restoration and then put on display at the museum's new location. In December 2013, the O'Farrell Government announced the Newcastle Light Rail line to link the beach with a new transport interchange at Wickham as part of a project to revitalise the city centre, replacing the existing heavy rail line. It opened on 17 February 2019.