Glasgow Corporation Transport 543 built 1893

Glasgow Corporation Transport 543 built 1893

Glasgow Corporation Transport 543 built 1893
Glasgow Corporation Transport 543 built 1893

 

Present Location Glasgow
Designed For Glasgow Corporation Transport
Built by North Metropolitan Tramways
Where built London
General type Open-top horse car
First Number 543
Present Number 543
Status Restored
Condition Good
Operating No
Stored Under cover
Motors horse car
Gauge 4ft 7¾in
Rarity Few
Historical Significance Very Significant
Notes Built as sample car for Glasgow Corporation take-over of tramways; retained after tramways electrified (1898-1902); restored for tramways Golden Jubilee procession 1922; ran in closure procession 1962;
Seats Downstairs/Upstairs 18/24
Inspected by PA
Date of Inspection 24/08/2017
Photo by Steve West
Photo Date 26/05/2016
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 22/12/2019

Paul Abell 24/08/2017
Paul Abell 24/08/2017

  
 

 

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