Lanarkshire Tramways

Lanarkshire Tramways was a short lived tramway company which operated between Hamilton, Motherwell and Wishaw. The company began operations in 1903 with 1, 416 mm gauge track, slightly narrower than standard gauge but matching the neighbouring Glasgow Corporation network, a connection to which was formed in 1907. The company ceased operations in 1931, being badly affected financially by the General Strike of 1926 [1] and growing motor bus competition, the routes being switched over to motor bus operations.

Tram 77 [2]

Information for UECC cars
Built:	1908
Builder:	United Electric Car Company of Preston
Motor:	2 x British Thomson-Houston interpole motors (DC OHLE)
Power:	70 hp (52 kW)

Originally trams operated were double deckers with open tops, however to complete better with motor buses the trams were retrofitted with top covers [2]. They were fitted with British Thomson-Houston electric equipment including B-510 controllers. One tram has survived into preservation.

Tram 60 before addition of top cover [2]

[1] Charles Klapper, The Golden Age of Tramways (David & Charles, 1974) p. 219

[2] G.F. Moller, "Light weight double deck car for Scottish tramway", Electric Railway Journal Vol. 71 No. 12 (March 24 1928) p. 494