Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Blackpool Corporation Tramways Tram #48

I originally posted information about Antique Powerland on my website in a PLACES page on November 23, 2007 and last updated it on December 18, 2009. I am posting the railroad-related information here, with pictures and information from the 2010 Great Oregon Steam-Up. All of my information about Antique Powerland can be found at PlacesPages.

IMG_8096 Blackpool Tram #48 at Antique Powerland in Brooks, Oregon on August 4, 2007
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.

IMG_8136 Interior of the Lower Level of Blackpool Tram #48 at Antique Powerland in Brooks, Oregon on August 4, 2007
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.

IMG_8130 Interior of the Lower Level of Blackpool Tram #48 at Antique Powerland in Brooks, Oregon on August 4, 2007
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.

IMG_8131 Interior of the Upper Level of Blackpool Tram #48 at Antique Powerland in Brooks, Oregon on August 4, 2007
Tram #48 Upper Level Interior on August 4, 2007

For more information visit this Blackpool Trams History page.

IMG_8132 Interior of the Upper Level of Blackpool Tram #48 at Antique Powerland in Brooks, Oregon on August 4, 2007
Tram #48 Upper Level Interior on August 4, 2007
 

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