They were used on tram lines to Kensington, Marryatville, Maylands, Payneham, Wakerville, North Adelaide, Parkside, Unley and Hyde Park.

In later years they were cascaded to quieter services to Croydon and the isolated Port Adelaide network.

[1][2][3] Their California combination description encompassed their combination of a central saloon compartment and open cross-bench seating at each end; a design that had proved popular in California, with its climate similar to Adelaide's.

Many were retired in the 1930s, but most returned to service during World War II operating in coupled pairs to conserve manpower.

These were nicknamed Bib & Bubs after comic characters created by children's author May Gibbs.