Cardiff Corporation Tramways Double Decker Double Bogie Car

Cardiff Corporation Tramways took over the operation of trams in the city in 1902 buying a fleet of single decker trams and double decker trams which had either double bogies or a single truck. The double bogie double deckers used Brill 22E maximum traction trucks and could up to sixty eight passengers, though those on top were exposed to the elements!

Cardiff Corporation Tram [1]

Information
Number built:	20
Built:	1902
Builder:	Dick, Kerr of Preston
Motor:	2 Dick Kerr DK25A motors (550v DC OHLE)
Power:	50 hp (37 kW)

The network was becoming worn by the 1930s though continued in operation until 1950 when the take over by trolleybuses was complete. The trolleybuses themselves remained in service until 1970.

[1] "The Cardiff Corporation Tramways", Street Railway Journal (Vol. XX No. 1 July 5 1903) p. 43