Blackpool Corporation Tramways 298 built 1937

Present Location	Crich
Designed For	Blackpool Corporation Tramways
Built by	Brush
Where built	Loughborough
General type	Enclosed single-decker
First Number	298
Present Number	298
Other numbers	635
Owner	Tramway Museum Society
Status	Restoration planned
Condition	Fair
Operating	No
Stored	Under cover
Controllers	Crompton West CTJ
Motors	Crompton Parkinson C162 2 x 57hp
Bogies	EMB L6
Gauge	4ft 8½in
Rarity	Unique
Historical Significance	Exceptionally Significant
Notes	635, 1968; withdrawn 1974; P.4/1977. Retains many original fittings replaced on similar cars withdrawn later, hence is a unique example of 1930s styling applied to a single-deck tram; to Manchester; to Burtonwood; to Bolton; to Salford; to Crich 2005; to Clay Cross 7/2014; to Crich 6/2021;
Seats Downstairs/Upstairs	48
Inspected by	PA
Date of Inspection	09/12/2015
Photo by	Paul Abell
Photo Date	18/09/2021
At Risk	No
Date Record Last Updated	26/09/2021

18/09/2021 Paul Abell

18/09/2021 Paul Abell new underframe for 298

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