Blackpool Electric Tramways 4 built 1885

Present Location	Crich
Designed For	Blackpool Electric Tramways
Built by	Lancaster
Where built	Lancaster
General type	Open-top electric car
First Number	4
Present Number	4
Other numbers	1
Owner	Tramway Museum Society
Status	Restored
Condition	Good
Operating	No
Stored	Under cover
Controllers	Electricity Council microswitch control
Motors	1 x 6hp split-field motor
Truck	N/A
Gauge	4ft 8½in
Rarity	Unique
Historical Significance	Exceptionally Significant
Notes	Retrucked with ECC Truck 1894; original electric equipment replaced by BTH K10 controllers and 2x27HP GE52 motors 1898; Works car c1905; stored 1934; P.1960; to Clapham 3/1963; to Clay Cross 3/1975; to Crich 4/1979; to Blackpool 1985 restored to approximation of 1885 condition, battery-powered with London horse car trunnions and chilled iron wheels off Hill of Howth 10; to MOSI; to Crich 1991. The oldest purpose-built double-deck electric tram in Britain, the only survivor of the original Blackpool fleet.
Seats Downstairs/Upstairs	16/16
Inspected by	PA
At Risk	No
Date Record Last Updated	04/06/2021

Paul Abell 02/06/2021 Upper Deck

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