Horse tram services started 19 August 1872
Electric traction from 13 October 1898 until 4 September 1962
Tramway abandonment's started in 1926, with major route closures from 1956 onwards
Trolleybuses introduced 3 April 1949 - Abandoned 27 May 1967
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* Report Number 9 *
14th March 2014
Upholstery in 488
With regard to upholstery, Boston Lodge has not been able to source Glasgow Transport moquette for
the seats.
Unfortunately to have a batch made would cost a considerable sum of money as the manufacturer will only make a
minimum length of 300 metres whereas the tram would need no more than about 30 metres.
Various individuals are assisting in ascertaining whether the material can be sourced elsewhere at an acceptable price.
If any reader of this web site can offer assistance in this matter please speak with Hugh Taylor +44 20 8958 5906 or
email
him. For web mail, use the Contact Information page.
Moquette is a type of hard wearing cloth which for practical reasons is always patterned. The lower deck seating condition
on repatriation from France was as seen in the picture below.
The moquette probably dates back to May 1931 when upholstered seating was introduced on this car.
We have a popup window giving a
brief history of this moquette design called Grey Lozenge which was woven by Houldsworth of Huddersfield.
The interior of the upper deck of 488 taken on the 3rd June 1961. No moquette used here!
Workshop Report from Boston Lodge
Dateline: 14th March 2014
Visitors to Boston Lodge on that day would have seen the following activity on 488.
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Since its arrival into the workshops in August 2013, the following has been achieved.
TOP DECK
• End removed in 1961 has been separated to gain access for assessment of work needed.
• 1961 end dash windows removed and stored.
• 1961 end destination box restoration started
LOWER DECK - External work
• Body separated from the truck.
• Wooden under frame cleaned and repaired where needed.
• Bolts supporting the end platforms replaced with new.
• End platform woodwork renewed under controllers and hand brakes.
• Dash Metalwork removed and sent for shot blasting.
• Hand brakes removed and sent for shot blasting.
• Dash windows removed. Taken apart, restored and re-glued together. New glass in stock.
• External ventilator's removed for storage.
• External metal beading removed and sent for shot blasting.
• All external panels removed, body frame repairs done and replaced with marine quality ply wood.
• All external paint burnt off and body sanded.
• All life guard equipment removed. Metalwork sent for shot blasting.
• End steps removed and metalwork sent for shot blasting.
• End roof frames removed. New end curves made but not fitted yet. Repairs started on roof spars.
• Bottom deck roof/Top deck floor removal started.
LOWER DECK - Internal work
• Ventilator windows removed. Restoration started.
• Sliding doors removed and stored.
• All internal mouldings removed and stored.
• Three middle ceiling panels removed and sent to specialist firm for restoration.
• Light fittings removed and stored.
• All seating removed and stored.
• Old body varnish removal started.
• Lower body panels removed pending renewal.
• Side glass removed.
TRUCKS
• Separated from the lower deck.
• Assessment of work to be carried out.
In contact with Dorlec in Clay Cross. They have inspected the truck along with two engineers from the Tramway
Museum at Crich. The work to be carried out being the overhaul and re-gauging of the truck.
MOTORS
• Steam clean stove and test.
• Carry out UAT on armature shaft.
• Skim and undercut commutator.
• Overhaul Brush Gear.
• Supply and fit new Bearings.
• Supply and fit new carbon Brushes.
• Supply and fit new Power Leads.
• Varnish and stove.
• Reassemble and test run.
WHEEL SETS
• Remove all Paint and corrosion on Axle.
• Inspect Gears for wear.
• Carry out UAT on both Axles.
• Attempt to press wheels into new position to achieve new gauge.
• Machine Wheels to profile.
• Carry out a full dimension check and record.
• Carry out a second UAT on both axles.
• Paint with etch primer, undercoat and gloss.
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