Blackpool Corporation Tramways 298 built 1937

Blackpool Corporation Tramways 298 built 1937

Present Location Crich
Designed For Blackpool Corporation Tramways
Built 1937
Built By Brush
Where Built Loughborough
General Type Enclosed single-decker
First Number 298
Later Numbers 635
Present Number 298
Status Restoration Planned
Condition Fair
Operating No
Storage Under cover
Controllers Crompton West CTJ
Motors Crompton Parkinson C162 2 x 57hp
Bogies EMB L6
Gauge 4ft 8½in
Seats (Downstairs//Upstairs) 48
Rarity Unique
Importance Exceptionally Significant
Additional Notes 635, 1968; withdrawn 1974; P.4/1977. Retains many original fittings replaced on similar cars withdrawn later, hence is a unique example of 1930s styling applied to a single-deck tram; to Manchester; to Burtonwood; to Bolton; to Salford; to Crich 2005; to Clay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;
Inspected By PA
Date Inspected 09/12/2015
Main Photo Taken By Paul Abell
Date of Image 18/09/2021
At Risk No
Record Last Updated 26/09/2021

18/09/2021 Paul Abell

18/09/2021 Paul Abell new underframe for 298


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