Leeds City Tramways 2 built 1931

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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