Blackpool Corporation Tramways 648 built 1987

Blackpool Corporation Tramways 648 built 1987

Present Location Blackpool
Designed For Blackpool Corporation Tramways
Built 1987
Built By East Lancashire Coachbuilders
Where Built Blackburn
General Type Enclosed single-decker
First Number 651
Later Numbers 648
Present Number 648
Status Restored
Condition Good
Operating Yes
Storage Under cover
Controllers Brush chopper
Motors EE 305 2 x 57hp
Bogies BCT 5ft 6in wb equal-wheel
Gauge 4ft 8½in
Seats (Downstairs//Upstairs) 53
Rarity Several
Importance Of some Significance
Additional Notes built with GEC Traction switched reluctance motors as 651, Blackpool C fleet 2012
Main Photo Taken By Sean Croshaw
Date of Image 27/09/2015
At Risk No
Record Last Updated 25/04/2025

Paul Abell 06/11/2011

Paul Abell 24/09/2016


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