Tramcar built for the Glasgow corporation

Made:: 1901 in Glasgow

Four-wheeled electric tramcar built for the Glasgow Corporation tramways in 1901, complete with overhead conductor, and contemporary track (note: the tramcar has been renovated by the Glasgow Corporation Transport Department)

The tram was built in 1901 and is a double deck car with an open upper deck. It was electric powered, with the electricity used produced by the Glasgow tram corporation themselves. Tramcar No.585 ran on Glasgow’s streets for the last time in 1962 when the network closed. The people of Glasgow’s love for the tram network meant that Tramcar No.585 was waved off by 250,000 spectators who had gathered to see its final journey.

Details

Category:: Locomotives and Rolling Stock

Object Number:: 1962-356

Materials:: glass, metal (unknown) and wood (unidentified)

Measurements:: overall: 4877 x 2438 x 9144 mm (approximate)

type:: tramcar

credit:: A J Brown

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Tramcar Built for the Glasgow Corporation

Tramcar Built for the Glasgow Corporation

Measurements:: overall: 4850 mm x 2330 mm x 9260 mm,

Materials:: glass , metal (unknown) and wood (unidentified)

Object Number:: 1962-356/1

type:: tramway

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Padlock key for Tramcar built for the Glasgow corporation

Padlock key for Tramcar built for the Glasgow corporation in 1901.

Object Number:: 1962-356/2

type:: key -hardware

Rail for Glasgow Tram

Four lengths of rail for the Glasgow tram.

Measurements:: overall: 100 mm x 5010 mm x 380 mm, 320 kg

Materials:: metal (unknown)

Object Number:: 1962-356/3

type:: rail

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Overhead Wire Fittings for Glasgow Corporation Tramcar

Set of wires from overhead wire fittings for four-wheeled electric tramcar built for the Glasgow Corporation tramways in 1901.

Measurements:: overall: 68 mm x 500 mm x 500 mm,

Object Number:: 1962-356/4

type:: wire

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Glasgow Tram Routemap for Glasgow Corporation Tramcar

Map showing tram routes throughout Glasgow in May 1938. The map illustrates central Glasgow and routes to the Empire Exhibition.

Measurements:: overall: 330 mm x 450 mm x 1 mm,

Object Number:: 1962-356/5

type:: map

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Nuts and Bolts for Glasgow Corporation Tramcar Overhead Wire Fittings

Nuts and bolts for the overhead wire fittings for Glasgow Corporation Tramcar.

Measurements:: overall: 129 mm x 270 mm x 100 mm,

Materials:: metal (unknown)

Object Number:: 1962-356/6

type:: bolts and nuts

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Two Connectors for Glasgow Corporation Tramcar Overhead Wire Fittings

Two connectors for the overhead wire fittings for Glasgow Corporation Tramcar.

Measurements:: overall: 140 mm x 130 mm x 70 mm,

Materials:: metal (unknown)

Object Number:: 1962-356/7

type:: connectors

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Three Wooden Joints for Glasgow Corporation Tramcar

Three wooden joints for Glasgow Corporation Tramcar.

Measurements:: overall: 450 mm x 210 mm x 89 mm,

Materials:: wood (unidentified) , metal (unknown) and leather

Object Number:: 1962-356/8

type:: joints

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Wooden Block for Glasgow Corporation Tramcar

Wooden block for Glasgow Corporation Tramcar.

Measurements:: overall: 130 mm x 155 mm x 71 mm,

Materials:: wood (unidentified) and metal (unknown)

Object Number:: 1962-356/9

type:: wooden block

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Spanner and bolts for Glasgow Corporation Tramcar

Spanner and collection of bolts for Glasgow Corporation Tramcar.

Measurements:: overall: 149 mm x 283 mm x 74 mm,

Materials:: metal (unknown)

Object Number:: 1962-356/10

type:: spanner

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Metal Disc for Glasgow Corporation Tramcar

Metal disc for Glasgow Corporation Tramcar.

Measurements:: overall: 45 mm x 105 mm x 105 mm,

Materials:: metal (unknown)

Object Number:: 1962-356/11

type:: metal disc

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Two Bell Pushes for Glasgow Corporation Tramcar

Two bell pushes for Glasgow Corporation Tramcar. Bell pushes are more modern replacements for tram's original fittings.

Measurements:: overall: 15 mm 50 mm,

Object Number:: 1962-356/12

type:: bell push

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Bell Push for Glasgow Corporation Tramcar

Bell push stored in envelope for Glasgow Corporation Tramcar. Bell push is likely to be an original fitting for the tram car, rather than a more modern replacement.