Newcastle Corporation Tramways 117 built 1901

Present Location	Cottesmore
Designed For	Newcastle Corporation Tramways
Built by	Hurst Nelson
Where built	Motherwell
General type	Open-top electric car
First Number	117
Present Number	117
Other numbers	316
Status	Awaiting restoration
Condition	Poor
Operating	No
Stored	In the open
Gauge	4ft 8½in
Rarity	Few
Historical Significance	Exceptionally Significant
Notes	Rescued lower saloon body; built as 48-seat uncanopied 4-wheeled open-topper (NCT A Class) similar to Newcastle 114, converted to 60-seat open-balcony car c.1906; W.c.1939; one of 14 sold to Sheffield 1941, fitted with windscreens and enclosed balconies by Sheffield; W.2/1951; P.2019; present intention is to mount it on a 6-wheel underframe for use as a passenger carriage
Photo by	Industrial Diesel Rlwy Pres Group
Date Record Last Updated	28/10/2019

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