Blackpool Corporation Tramways 678 built 1935

Blackpool Corporation Tramways 678 built 1935

Blackpool Corporation Tramways  678 built 1935
Blackpool Corporation Tramways 678 built 1935

 

Present Location Scrapped
Designed For Blackpool Corporation Tramways
Built by English Electric
Where built Preston
General type Enclosed single-decker
First Number 278
Present Number 678
Other numbers 678
Owner Fleetwood Heritage Leisure Trust
Status Awaiting restoration
Condition Fair
Operating No
Stored In the open
Controllers EE DB1 Z4
Motors EE 305 2 x 57hp
Bogies EE 4ft wb equal-wheel
Gauge 4ft 8½in
Rarity Few
Historical Significance Of some Significance
Notes W.10/2006; to Fleetwood 12/2011. As at 06/2022 The FHLT have come to agreement with the EATMS tram operating team on transfer of 678 from Wyre Dock to the expanding Lowestoft museum site during 2022. Scrapped early 2023 at Wyre Docks.
Seats Downstairs/Upstairs 48
Inspected by William Snook
Date of Inspection 15/06/2023
Photo by Jim Ingham
Photo Date 01/07/1975
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 16/06/2023

 
 


 

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