Tramcar built for the Glasgow corporation

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)

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Measurements:: overall: 15 mm 50 mm,

Object Number:: 1962-356/13

type:: bell push

Metal Panel for Glasgow Corporation Tramcar

Metal panel for Glasgow Corporation Tramcar.

Measurements:: overall: 175 mm x 150 mm x 25 mm,

Materials:: metal (unknown)

Object Number:: 1962-356/14

type:: panel

Length of Rope for Glasgow Corporation Tramcar

Length of rope for Glasgow Corporation Tramcar.

Measurements:: overall: 1522 mm x 25 mm x 25 mm,

Materials:: textile and metal (unknown)

Object Number:: 1962-356/15

type:: rope

Lifesaver for Glasgow Corporation Tramcar

Lifesaver from underside of Glasgow Corporation Tramcar.

Measurements:: overall: 700 mm x 1980 mm x 380 mm,

Object Number:: 1962-356/16

type:: lifesaver

Lifesaver for Glasgow Corporation Tramcar

Lifesaver from underside of Glasgow Corporation Tramcar.

Measurements:: overall: 700 mm x 1980 mm x 380 mm,

Object Number:: 1962-356/17

type:: lifesaver

Metal Pointed Bar for Glasgow Corporation Tramcar

Metal pointed bar for Glasgow Corporation Tramcar.

Measurements:: overall: 120 mm x 20 mm x 760 mm,

Materials:: metal (unknown)

Object Number:: 1962-356/18

type:: bar

Metal Pointed Bar for Glasgow Corporation Tramcar

Metal pointed bar for Glasgow Corporation Tramcar.

Measurements:: overall: 120 mm x 20 mm x 760 mm,

Materials:: metal (unknown)

Object Number:: 1962-356/19

type:: bar

Hooked Bar for Glasgow Corporation Tramcar

Metal hooked bar for Glasgow Corporation Tramcar.

Measurements:: overall: 479 mm x 50 mm x 20 mm,

Materials:: metal (unknown)

Object Number:: 1962-356/20

type:: bar

Bracket for Glasgow Corporation Tramcar

Metal bracket for Glasgow Corporation Tramcar.

Measurements:: overall: 290 mm x 60 mm x 40 mm,

Materials:: metal (unknown)

Object Number:: 1962-356/21

type:: bracket

Lifesaver Hinge for Glasgow Corporation Tramcar

Hinge for lifesaver for Glasgow Corporation Tramcar.

Measurements:: overall: 210 mm x 80 mm x 20 mm,

Materials:: metal (unknown)

Object Number:: 1962-356/22

type:: hinge

Un-issued Tickets for Glasgow Corporation Tramcar

Collection of un-issued tickets for Glasgow Corporation Tramcar.

Measurements:: overall: 570 mm x 370 mm x 10 mm,

Materials:: paper (fibre product)

Object Number:: 1962-356/23

type:: ticket

Two Rods for Glasgow Corporation Tramcar Overhead Wire Fittings

Two rods for overhead wire fittings for Glasgow Corporation Tramcar.

Measurements:: overall: 615 mm x 20 mm x 20 mm,

Materials:: metal (unknown)

Object Number:: 1962-356/24

type:: rod

Wooden Interior Fittings for Glasgow Corporation Tramcar

Loose wooden fixtures and fittings for interior of Glasgow Corporation Tramcar.

Measurements:: overall: 445 mm x 300 mm x 15 mm,

Materials:: wood (unidentified)

Object Number:: 1962-356/25

type:: fittings

Seat Stuffing for Glasgow Corporation Tramcar

Two bags of seat stuffing for Glasgow Corporation Tramcar.

Measurements:: overall: 450 mm x 300 mm x 120 mm,

Object Number:: 1962-356/26

type:: stuffing

Stair Gate for Glasgow Corporation Tramcar

Black metal gate for Glasgow Corporation Tramcar

Object Number:: 1962-356/27

type:: stair gate

Gate for Glasgow Corporation Tramcar

Black metal entrace gate for Glasgow Corporation Tramcar

Materials:: metal (unknown)

Object Number:: 1962-356/28

type:: gate

Gate for Glasgow Corporation Tramcar

Black metal entrace gate for Glasgow Corporation Tramcar

Materials:: metal (unknown)

Object Number:: 1962-356/29

type:: gate

Tramcar built for the Glasgow corporation

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