Blackpool Corporation Tramways 304 built 1952

Present Location	Blackpool
Designed For	Blackpool Corporation Tramways
Built by	Charles Roberts
Where built	Wakefield
General type	Enclosed single-decker
First Number	304
Present Number	304
Other numbers	641
Owner	Fylde Transport Trust
Status	Restored
Condition	Good
Operating	No
Stored	Under cover
Controllers	Allen West VAMBAC
Motors	Crompton Parkinson C92 4x45hp
Bogies	Maley & Taunton HS44 Type 692
Gauge	4ft 8½in
Rarity	Unique
Historical Significance	Exceptionally Significant
Notes	641, 1968; stored 10/1970; P.7/1975, to Clay Cross; to North West Museum of Transport, Burtonwood, 4/1979; to St Helens Transport Museum 1986; to Blackpool 2002, restored to operation in connection with Channel 4 Salvage Squad programme; to Beamish on loan 2012-13; to store at Fleetwood 3/2013; to Rigby Road 6/2013. Last survivor of 25-strong Blackpool Coronation fleet to retain 1950s decor and control equipment.
Seats Downstairs/Upstairs	56
Inspected by	PA
Date of Inspection	03/11/2014
Photo by	Mike Haddon
Photo Date	26/09/2010
At Risk	No
Date Record Last Updated	19/12/2019

Paul Abell 04/11/2012

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