Leeds City Tramways 2 built 1931
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Leeds City Tramways 2 built 1931 |
Present Location |
Crich |
Designed For |
Leeds City Tramways |
Built |
1931 |
Built By |
Leeds City Tramways |
Where Built |
Kirkstall Road, Leeds |
General Type |
works car |
First Number |
2 |
Later Numbers |
1 |
Present Number |
2 |
Status |
Restored |
Condition |
Excellent |
Operating |
No |
Storage |
Under cover |
Controllers |
Dick Kerr DB1 K3 |
Motors |
BTH GE58 2 x 30hp |
Truck |
Peckham Cantilever |
Gauge |
4ft 8½in |
Seats (Downstairs//Upstairs) |
N/A |
Rarity |
Unique |
Importance |
Very Significant |
Additional Notes |
Officially described as a rail derrick but actually a self-propelled tower wagon; renumbered 1 and original Peckham Cantilever truck off car 110A swapped for similar truck in better condition off previous rail derrick 1 (formerly passenger car 80A) 12/1953; W.1959; P.2/1960; to Middleton Railway (Leeds) 12/1960; purchased by Leeds Tramway Historical Society, to Garforth Bridge 1/1964; to Crich 6/1969. |
Inspected By |
Paul Abell |
Date Inspected |
07/09/2014 |
Main Photo Taken By |
Mike Haddon |
Date of Image |
10/09/2016 |
At Risk |
No |
Record Last Updated |
17/04/2025 |
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