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Lancaster Corporation Tramways

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Lancaster Corporation Tramways
Operation
LocaleLancaster
Open14 January 1903
Close4 April 1930
StatusClosed
Infrastructure
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
Propulsion system(s)Electric
Statistics
Route length2.99 miles (4.81 km)

Lancaster Corporation Tramways operated a tramway service in Lancaster between 1903 and 1930.[1]

History

Lancaster Corporation started tramway operation on 14 January 1903. The depot was located in King Street.

Closure

The tramway closed on 4 April 1930. The depot buildings survived and are now known as Victoria Court.

References

  1. ^ The Golden Age of Tramways. Published by Taylor and Francis.