Neath (British Gas Traction) 1 built 1896

Present Location	Cefn Coed Colliery Museum
Designed For	Neath (British Gas Traction)
Built by	Ashbury
Where built	Manchester
General type	Open-top horse car
First Number	1
Present Number	1
Status	Static display
Condition	Good
Operating	No
Stored	Under cover
Rarity	Unique
Historical Significance	Exceptionally Significant
Notes	originally fitted with gas engine; ex-Lytham gas tramway; to Provincial Gas Traction Co, Neath, 1903; to Neath Corporation 1916; W.8/1920; to garden at Melyn; P.1984 and restored by Neath Borough Council Training Agency, (correct livery subsequently thought to be chocolate and cream). Exceptional survivor of 1890s experiments with non-electric traction.
Seats Downstairs/Upstairs	16/24
Photo by	Chris Smyth
At Risk	No
Date Record Last Updated	22/11/2018

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