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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Restoration Progress to January 2015
The following has been achieved between the months of September 2014 to January 2015.
TOP DECK
• In storage with planned move into the workshop once the lower deck is completed.
LOWER DECK - External work
• Main body primed and painted up to final coat of coloured paints.
• Genuine Glasgow crests sourced and applied to body side.
• Lining on body ends and sides started.
• Balcony levels set and now bolted up.
• End dash metalwork drilled, refitted, and painted on inside face.
• Dash windows re-fitted, glass installed, primed and final paint.
• Stairs bottom step/mount repaired, painted and fitted.
• Compressor box repairs started
• Balcony bell pushes painted and fitted. Awaiting wiring up.
• Balcony light pa tresses fitted. Light yet to be sourced.
LOWER DECK - Internal work
• All ventilator windows fitted.
• All ceiling panels have artwork applied and varnished.
• All mouldings re-fitted.
• End half access doors varnished and re-fitted.
• End full access doors varnished pending re-fitting.
• Teak side panes fitted.
• Lower softwood painted areas finished.
• Repairs to floor started.
• Bell pushes [mostly newly manufactured to original design] fitted with spring switches. Awaiting electrical connections.
• Lighting pa tresses re-fitted. Awaiting electrical connections.
• Sliding doors have gold leaf applied and are ready for re-fitting.
• Blackout blinds ready for re-fitting.
• All brass work cleaned back, polished and lacquered.
• Ticket boxes repaired and repainted.
• Grab rail varnished and re-fitted with leather grab straps.
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