Double-Deck Tram #48 at Antique Powerland on August 4, 2007
Double-decker tram #48 is from Blackpool, England. It was built in 1927-28 by Blackpool Corporation Tramways. Though some of the Blackpool double-decker trams were rebuilt from earlier cars, very little from the original #48 was used in this car, making it a virtually new car in 1928. This car is one of a group of 55 cars known as "Standards," built between 1923 and 1929. It was one of the last "Standards" to be in service when it was retired in 1962. It is one of only 6 surviving cars of this type.
Tram #48 controls & stairs to upper level on August 4, 2007
Though the upper level is more popular among museum visitors, the lower level has more comfortable padded seats instead of the wooded slat benches of the upper level.
Tram #48 Lower Level Interior on August 4, 2007
This car was used on the Willamette Shore Trolley line for many years, but was replaced by “Broadway Car” #813 in 2004, as the wear and tear of the heavy tourist traffic was taking its toll on the car. The car was moved to Powerland in 2006.
Tram #48 Upper Level Interior on August 4, 2007
For more information visit this Blackpool Trams History page.
Tram #48 Upper Level Interior on August 4, 2007
Links to Historical Photographs:
#48 on Willamette Shore Trolley line in 2000 (nycsubway.org)
#48 on Willamette Shore Trolley line in 2000 (nycsubway.org)
#48 in Willamette Shore Trolley carbarn, 2004 (nycsubway.org)
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