London United Tramways 159 built 1902

London United Tramways 159 built 1902

London United Tramways  159 built 1902
London United Tramways 159 built 1902

 

Present Location Crich
Designed For London United Tramways
Built by Milnes
Where built Hadley Castle
General type Open-top electric car
First Number 159
Present Number 159
Owner Tramway Museum Society
Status Restored
Condition Excellent
Operating Yes
Stored Under cover
Controllers BTH B18
Motors GE52 2 x 25hp
Bogies Brill 22E
Gauge 4ft 8½in
Rarity Few
Historical Significance Very Significant
Notes Type W car; Milnes body cost £324, British Westinghouse electrical equipment cost £250; pair of Brill bogies cost £95 (total £669); to Ewhurst Green, Surrey, as bungalow; P.1978; to Clay Cross; to Crich for restoration 2005; launched 7/2012
Seats Downstairs/Upstairs 30/39
Inspected by PA
Date of Inspection 09/10/2011
Photo by Steve West
Photo Date 13/09/2014
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 11/06/2018

Ian McLoughlin 08/07/2012
Ian McLoughlin 08/07/2012

 
 


 

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