Oporto 9 built 1873

Oporto 9 built 1873

Oporto  9 built 1873
Oporto 9 built 1873

 

Present Location Crich
Designed For Oporto
Built by Starbuck
Where built Birkenhead
General type Single-deck saloon horse car
First Number 9
Present Number 9
Owner Tramway Museum Society
Status Static display
Condition Good
Operating No
Stored Under cover
Gauge 4ft 8½in
Rarity Unique
Historical Significance Exceptionally Significant
Notes hauled by mules then trailer for steam and electric cars, 1903; W.1960; P./to Crich, 10/1964; repainted in older livery 1971. Unique example in Britain of early Starbuck-type single-deck streetcar.
Seats Downstairs/Upstairs 18
Inspected by PA
Date of Inspection 27/02/2016
Photo by Steve West
Photo Date 13/09/2014
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 22/11/2018

 
 


 

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