Morecambe Tramways
| Operation | |
|---|---|
| Locale | Morecambe |
| Open | 3 June 1887 |
| Close | 24 October 1924 |
| Status | Closed |
| Infrastructure | |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) |
| Propulsion system(s) | Horse/Petrol |
| Statistics | |
| Route length | 3.59 miles (5.78 km) |
Morecambe Tramways served the town of Morecambe in Lancashire from 3 June 1887 until 24 October 1924.[1]
History
The first section to open (1869) was from the Central Pier to the Battery Hotel. In 1888 the line was extended from the hotel to Strawberry Gardens in Heysham, and in 1895 an extension was built from the pier to East View.
Infrastructure
The network was linear, of length 3.59 miles, with a depot on the Heysham Road[1] at SD 4200 6325 between Stanley Road and Cumberland View Road.
Tramcars
The fleet, in a livery of maroon, teak and white, and later green, consisted of:[1]
See also
References
External links
- Morecambe Tramways uniformed staff.
- Morecambe horse tram on Flickr
- Morecambe horse tram on Flickr
- Morecambe horse tram on Flickr
- Morecambe horse tram on Flickr
Coordinates: 54°03′50″N 2°52′43″W / 54.0640°N 2.8786°W
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