Liverpool 869 built 1936

Liverpool 869 built 1936

Present Location Crich
Designed For Liverpool
Built 1936
Built By Liverpool CPT
Where Built Edge Lane Works
General Type Enclosed double-decker
First Number 869
Later Numbers 1055
Present Number 869
Status Restored
Condition Good
Operating Yes
Storage Under cover
Controllers MV electro-pneumatic control
Motors GEC WT184 4 x 36hp
Bogies EMB Heavyweight Class 8 radial-arm
Gauge 4ft 8½in
Seats (Downstairs//Upstairs) 34/44
Rarity Unique
Importance Exceptionally Significant
Additional Notes Glasgow 1055, 1954; W./P.1960. to Middleton Railway (Leeds) 6/1960; to Crich 11/1961; to Liverpool for restoration by Merseyside Tramway Preservation Society 2/1967; to Crich 10/1979. An outstanding example of 1930s tramcar design complementing progressive modernisation of the tramway infrastructure in Liverpool.
Inspected By Paul Abell
Date Inspected 20/08/2009
Main Photo Taken By Paul Abell
Date of Image 20/08/2009
At Risk No
Record Last Updated 15/05/2025

24/09/2021Paul Abell upper deck

24/09/2021Paul Abell lower deck


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