In preparation for the new tramway, the corporation opened a new power station in the town in December 1900.

O'Dowd who continued to operate them until 18 August 1903, when the service was withdrawn for reconstruction.

Kennedy and Jenkins were appointed consulting engineers, and the contractor for the permanent way was Messrs J.G.

In 1918, 8 cars were obtained second hand from the Sheerness and District Tramways, which had closed the previous year.

The 24 tramcars were offered for sale, the two double deck cars were sold to the Dover Corporation Tramways for £350 the pair.