Dumbarton Burgh and County Tramways
Appearance
Dumbarton Burgh and County Tramways | |
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Operation | |
Locale | Dumbarton |
Open | 20 February 1907 |
Close | 3 March 1928 |
Status | Closed |
Infrastructure | |
Track gauge | 4 ft 7+3⁄4 in (1,416 mm) |
Propulsion system(s) | Electric |
Depot(s) | Hartfield Gardens |
Statistics | |
Route length | 13.1 miles (21.1 km) |
Dumbarton Burgh and County Tramways provided a tramway service in Dumbarton from 1907 to 1928.[1]
History
[edit]The Dumbarton Burgh and Country Tramway were constructed by Dick, Kerr & Co. After initially being operated by the Electric Supply Corporation, it was transferred to the Dumbarton Burgh and County Tramways Company.
It ran from Dalmuir West through Dumbarton to Balloch, with a branch to Barloan Toll, and a branch to Jamestown.
Despite the connection with Glasgow Corporation Tramways at Dalmuir West, through running was not agreed.
Closure
[edit]The last tramway service ran on 3 March 1928, and two tramcars were transferred to Ayr Corporation Tramways.
References
[edit]- ^ The golden age of tramways. Charles Frederick Klapper, Routledge & Paul, 1961