Glasgow Corporation Transport 585 built 1901

Glasgow Corporation Transport 585 built 1901

Glasgow Corporation Transport 585 built 1901
Glasgow Corporation Transport 585 built 1901

 

Present Location Wroughton
Designed For Glasgow Corporation Transport
Built by GCT
Where built Coplawhill
General type Enclosed double-decker
First Number 585
Present Number 585
Owner Science Museum
Status Static display
Condition Good
Operating No
Stored Under cover
Controllers EE CDB2
Motors MV101DR 2 x 60hp
Truck Brill 21E
Gauge 4ft 7¾in
Rarity Several
Historical Significance Of some Significance
Notes Built as open-top; open-balcony top-cover c.1910; fully enclosed 1930; modernised with 60hp motors and upholstered seats 1934; W./P.10/1961; to London 11/1962; now located at the Science Museum, Wroughton, Swindon.
Seats Downstairs/Upstairs 21/38
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 22/12/2019

 
 

 

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