Information | |
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Number built: | 1 |
Built: | 1902 |
Builder: | Electric Railway & Tramway Carriage Works of Preston |
Engine: | 2 GEC 200K traction motors (550v DC OHLE) |
Power: | 60 hp (45 kW) |
Cardiff Corporation 131 is the only water car to have survived into preservation. A small single truck tram, it was built for the Corporation in 1902 with a thousand gallon water tank. It was in use until 1950 when the Cardiff tram system was closed. Originally 131 had open sides but wooden panelling was added in 1913, which was not usual for water cars which were usually kept open. The tram was also fitted out for rail grinding and was used for staff transport.
Cardiff Corporation 131 at Crich Tramway Museum |
Original configuration, public domain image [2] |
131 isn't large, compare the double decker tram behind |
The water tank can be seen inside behind the cab |
131 has a cab at both ends |
[2] "The Cardiff Corporation Tramways", Electric Railway Journal Vol. XX No. 1 (July 1902) p. 42