Blackpool Corporation Tramways 59 built 1902

Blackpool Corporation Tramways 59 built 1902

Blackpool Corporation Tramways 59 built 1902
Blackpool Corporation Tramways 59 built 1902

 

Present Location Clay Cross
Designed For Blackpool Corporation Tramways
Built by Midland RCW
General type Open-top electric car
First Number 59
Present Number 59
Owner Tramway Museum Society
Status Awaiting restoration
Condition Fair
Operating No
Stored Under cover
Controllers BTH B18
Motors BTH B265C 2 x 35hp
Truck Midland RCW
Gauge 4ft 8½in
Rarity Few
Historical Significance Very Significant
Notes Built with 2 x 29HP GE54 motors; Tool store 1935; P.1960, restored to 1922 condition for 75th Anniversary of Blackpool tramway but with standard 35HP BTH B265C motors, and Standard half-transverse and half-longitudinal upholstered seating downstairs replacing the original wooden longitudinal seats; to Crich 3/1965; to Blackpool for overhaul for Borough Centenary 7/1975; to Crich 11/1990; to Clay Cross 3/1995.
Seats Downstairs/Upstairs 37/49
Inspected by PA
Date of Inspection 09/12/2015
Photo by Paul Abell
Photo Date 25/09/1982
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 12/05/2017

 
 

 

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