Wolverhampton Corporation Tramways 49 built 1909

Present Location	Dudley
Designed For	Wolverhampton Corporation Tramways
Built by	United Electric Car Company
Where built	Preston
General type	Open-top electric car
First Number	49
Present Number	49
Owner	Black Country Living Museum
Status	Restored
Condition	Good
Operating	Yes
Stored	Under cover
Controllers	Dick Kerr DB1 K3
Truck	Brill 21E
Gauge	3ft 6in
Rarity	Unique
Historical Significance	Very Significant
Notes	unusual narrow-gauge later Preston with direct stairs, built for Lorain surface contact system; open-balcony top-cover; converted to overhead wire, 1921; to coffin store; P.2/1976; restored to 1912 condition but with trolley pole (authentic for other open-toppers)
Seats Downstairs/Upstairs	22/29
Inspected by	PA
Photo by	Debbie Simpson
Photo Date	15/04/2019
At Risk	No
Date Record Last Updated	15/04/2019

Sean Croshaw 22/09/2012

Paul Abell 02/10/2015

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