Work began on the Warrington tramway in 1901 following a failed attempt to introduce horse drawn trams in the late nineteenth century. Operations on the first two lines began in April 1902 with three other lines opening later that year. The total length of the network was just over eleven kilometres. Twenty one trams (built in two batches) were introduced, initially as open-top trams but later fitted with canopies. Six new trams were bought from Brush in 1919 to allow for greater service frequencies. Unlike many other tram networks the Warrington system had made a profit most years but as the 1930s approaches there was the need to renew the network and buses were chosen instead as a cheaper alternative. The network was gradually run down and closed completely in mid-1935.
| Information for G.F. Milnes built cars |
| Number built: |
21 |
| Built: |
1901-02 |
| Builder: |
G.F. Milnes |
Very little of the Warrington Corporation Tramway now survives however one of the original trams, Number 2, had a second life as a bowling green shelter and was saved for preservation in 1977. It is now being restored at the Wirral Transport Museum as Warrington 28.
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| Warrington No. 2 on the right |
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| The tram is being restored back to it's later operating condition |
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| Front view |
