Liverpool 869 built 1936

Liverpool 869 built 1936

Liverpool  869 built 1936
Liverpool 869 built 1936

 

Present Location Crich
Designed For Liverpool
Built by Liverpool CPT
Where built Edge Lane Works
General type Enclosed double-decker
First Number 869
Present Number 869
Other numbers 1055
Owner Tramway Museum Society
Status Restored
Condition Good
Operating Yes
Stored Under cover
Controllers MV electro-pneumatic control
Motors GEC WT184 4 x 36hp
Bogies EMB Heavyweight Class 8 radial-arm
Gauge 4ft 8½in
Rarity Unique
Historical Significance Exceptionally Significant
Notes Glasgow 1055, 1954; W./P.1960. to Middleton Railway (Leeds) 6/1960; to Crich 11/1961; to Liverpool for restoration by Merseyside Tramway Preservation Society 2/1967; to Crich 10/1979. An outstanding example of 1930s tramcar design complementing progressive modernisation of the tramway infrastructure in Liverpool.
Seats Downstairs/Upstairs 34/44
Inspected by PA
Date of Inspection 20/08/2009
Photo by PA
Photo Date 20/08/2009
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 26/09/2021

24/09/2021Paul Abell  upper deck
24/09/2021Paul Abell upper deck

24/09/2021Paul Abell  lower deck
24/09/2021Paul Abell lower deck

 
 


 

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