Oporto 196 built 1935

Present Location	Beamish
Designed For	Oporto
Built by	Companhia Carris de Ferro do Porto
Where built	Oporto
General type	Enclosed single-decker
First Number	196
Present Number	196
Status	Restored
Condition	Good
Operating	Yes
Stored	Under cover
Controllers	CCFP B54E
Motors	GE270A 2 x 55hp
Truck	Brill 21E
Gauge	4ft 8½in
Rarity	Few
Historical Significance	Of some Significance
Notes	W./P.1989; rattan transverse seats (23) replaced by longitudinal wooden seats for 28 at Beamish, entered service painted in Gateshead livery 1992; on loan to Heaton Park 2010; repainted in South Shields livery 2012.
Seats Downstairs/Upstairs	28
Inspected by	PA
Date of Inspection	04/03/2017
Photo by	Debbie Simpson
Photo Date	03/04/2023
At Risk	No
Date Record Last Updated	05/04/2023

Mike Haddon 31/08/2012

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