Perth and District Tramways Company

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Perth and District Tramways
Operation
LocalePerth, Scotland
Open17 September 1895
Close7 October 1903
StatusClosed
Infrastructure
Track gauge3 ft 6 in (1,067 mm)
Propulsion system(s)Horse
Statistics
Route length4.26 miles (6.86 km)

The Perth and District Tramways was a tramway in Perth, Scotland from 1895 to 1903.

History

The tramway built a line from Perth to Scone, having bought out the Scone and Perth Omnibus Company. Services started on 17 September 1895.

Closure

The company sold out to Perth Corporation for £21,800, and from 7 October 1903, services continued as Perth Corporation Tramways.

References