Blackpool Corporation Tramways 709 built 1934

Blackpool Corporation Tramways 709 built 1934

Present Location Blackpool
Designed For Blackpool Corporation Tramways
Built 1934
Built By English Electric
Where Built Preston
General Type Enclosed double-decker
First Number 246
Later Numbers 709
Present Number 709
Status Restored
Condition Good
Operating No
Storage Under cover
Controllers EE DB1 Z4
Motors EE 305 2 x 57hp
Bogies EE 4ft 9in wb equal-wheel
Gauge 4ft 8½in
Seats (Downstairs//Upstairs) 40/52
Rarity Few
Importance Of some Significance
Additional Notes Built as open-top; roofed 1941; fitted with flat ends 2000; fitted with widened platforms and driver-operated doors for B fleet 2011; currently in reserve
Main Photo Taken By Sean Croshaw
Date of Image 18/04/2014
At Risk No
Record Last Updated 06/04/2025


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