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• Accrington Corporation Tramways Co., Ltd. (A.C.T.), 1886-1907, operated 9m. 36ch. of 4ft. oin. tramway from Accrington to Church (connecting with B.C.T.), Haslingden (connecting with R.V.T.) and Clayton-le-Moors. Engines: Nos. 1-18, Green, 1885-1898; on closure of B.C.T. and B.O.D. in 1901 several engines transferred to A.C.T. Cars: DDC/8*—Nos. i-io. Falcon, 1886; Nos. 11-14, Ashbury, 1887; Nos. 15-17, Lancaster, 1891.

• Alford and Sutton Tramway Co., Ltd. (A. & S.), 1883- 1889, operated 7111. 4ch. of 2ft. 6in. tramway between .Alford and Sutton-on-Sea, Lincolnshire. Engines: No. i, Wilkinson (Black, Hawthorn), 1883; No. 2, Merryweather, 1883 ; No. 3, Dick, Kerr, 1885. Cars: 4 .8D/4 and SD/8.

• Barrow and Furness Tramways Co]., Ltd. (B.F.T.), 1885-1904, operated 5111. 4och. of 4ft. oin. tramway from Roose to Furness .Abbey \ia Barrow. Engines: Nos. 1-8, Kitson, 1885-92. Cars: Nos. 1-8, DDR/8, Falcon, 1885.

• Birmingham and Aston Tramways Co., Ltd. (B. & A.), 1882-1904, operated 4m. 68ch. of 3ft. 6in. tramway from Old Square, Birmingham, \ ia .Aston Cross to Witton and Gravelly Hill. Engines: Nos. 1-6, Kitson, 1882-83; Nos. 7-8, Wilkinson, 1883; Nos. 9-27, Kitson, 1883-86. Cars: DDO/4—Nos. i-io. Starbuck, 1882-83. DDR/8 —Nos. 11-18, Midland, 1885; Nos. 19-22, Metropolitan, 1886; Nos. 23-26, Starbuck, 1886.

• Birmingham Central Tramways Co., Ltd. / City of Birmingham Tramways Co., Ltd. (C.B.T.), 1884-1906, operated 17m. 6ich. of 3ft. 6in. tramway from Old Square (connecting with B. & .A.) via Six Ways to Witton, Perry Barr and Lozells ; Old Square to Saltley; Lozells to Constitution Hill; and from New Street Station to Sparkbrook, Small Heath, Moseley, and via Balsall Heath to King’s Heath. The Company also operated horse trams to Nechells, cable trams to Hands worth, and electric battery trams along Bristol Road. Engines: Nos. 1-26, Kitson, 1884-85; Nos. 27-34, Falcon, 1885; Nos. 35-36, Kitson, 1885; Nos. 37-57, Falcon, 1885-86; Nos. 58-70, Beyer, Peacock, 1886; No. 71, Burrell, 1886; Nos. 71-90, 57, 60-62, Kitson, 1893-99; Nos. 91-92, Kitson (ex-B. .4.); Nos. 93-97, Kitson (ex-B. d M.). Cars: DDR/8—Nos. 11-74, Falcon, 1884-86; Nos. 125- 130, Midland, 1899; Nos. 131-136, C.B.T., 1900. Horse cars: DDO/4—Nos. i-io. Cable cars: DDO/8, Nos. 75- 100, 113-124; and TR/8—Nos. 141-150. Battery cars: DDO/8, Nos. 101-112.

• Birmingham and Midland Tramways, Ltd. (B. & M.), 1885-1905, operated lom. 75ch. of 3ft. 6in. tramway from Birmingham to Dudley (connecting with S.S.T. and D. & S.), via Smethwick and Oldbury, and a loop line from Smethwick to Oldbury, via West Bromwich, latterly worked by horse. Engines: Nos. 1-12, Kitson, 1885; No. 13, Green, 1885; Nos. 14-19, Kitson, 1886; Nos. 20-24, Green, 1886; Nos. 13, 22, 24-28, Kitson (B. & M.), 1896-99; Nos. 29-34, Kitson {ex-D. S.). Cars: DDR/8—Nos. 1-16, Oldbury, 1885; Nos. 17-22, Starbuck, 1886; Nos. 25-27, B. & M., 1897-99; Nos. 28- 32, Midland (ex-D. & S.). Horse cars: SD/4—Nos. 23- 24, Metropolitan, 1888.

• Blackburn and Over Darwen Tramways Co., Ltd. (B.O.D.), 1881-1901, operated 5m. 4och. of 4ft. oin. tramway between Blackburn and Over Darwen, Engines: Nos. 1-7, Kitson, 1881-82 ; Nos. 8-14, Green, 1885-96; Nos. 15, 1-2, Kitson, 1897-98. Cars: DDO/4 (screened in front)—Nos. 1-8, Ashbury, 1881- 82; DDC/8—Nos. 9-12, Ashbury, 1884; Nos. 13-18, Lancaster, 1889-96.

• Blackburn Corporation Tramways Co., Ltd. (B.C.T.), 1887-1901, operated 8m. 4ich. of 4ft. oin. tramway from Blackburn to Church (connecting with A.C.T.) and to Blackburn Cemetery. The Company also operated horse trams along Preston New Road and to Cherry Tree. Engines: Nos. 1-15, Green, 1887-88; Nos. 16-22, Wilkinson (Beyer, Peacock) (ex-N.S.T.). Cars: DDC/8—Nos. 1-12, Ashbury, 1887; Nos. 13-16, Lancaster, 1888. Horse cars: DDO/4—Nos. 17-27, Ashbury, 1888-89.

• Bradford Tramways and Omnibus Co., Ltd. (B.T.O.), 1882- 1902, operated 17m. 3och. of 4ft. oin. tramway from Bradford to Thornbury, Undercliffe, Saltaire, Tong and Allerton. Horse trams operated to Frizinghall. Engines: Nos. 1-6, Kitson, 1882 ; No. 7, Wilkinson (Green), 1883; No. 8, Kitson, 1884; Nos. 7, 9-36, Green, 1885-96; Nos. 37-40, Wilkinson (Beyer, Peacock) {ex-N.S.T.}' Cars: DDO/4 for horse or steam traction (screened in front)—Nos. 1-12, Ashbury, 1882; DDR/4—Nos. 13-14, Ashbury, 1883; DDC/8—Nos. 15-48, Ashbury, 1885-95.

• Bradford and Shelf Tramways Co., Ltd. (B. & S.), 1884-1901, operated 7111. 43ch. of 4ft. oin. tramway between Bradford and Shelf. Engines: Nos. 1-4, Wilkinson (Green), 1884; No. 5, Manning, Wardle (ex-N.S.T.); No. 6, Burrell, 1885; Nos. 7-9, Green, 1885; Nos. 1-6, 10-14, Cirecn, 1887-1894. Cars: DDC/8—Nos. 1-14, Lancaster, 1884-94.

• Brighton District Tramways Co., Ltd. (B.D.T.), 1885- 1888, operated 4m. 5ich. of 3ft. 6in. tramway between Brighton and Shoreham. Engines: Nos. 1-2, Wilkinson, 1884; No. and Porter, 1886. Cars: DDR/8—Nos. 1-2, Falcon, 1884.

• Bristol Tramways Co., Ltd. (B.T.Co.), operated gm. 25ch. of 4ft. 8|in. tramway of Bristol and Horfield section was operated by steam for a short time. Engines: Nos. 1-7, Hughes, 1880-81. Cars: DDO/4 horse cars.

• Burnley and District Tramways Co., Ltd. (B. & D.), 1881- igoi, operated 7m. i2ch. of 4ft. 8^in. tramway from Padiham to Nelson, A ia Burnley and Brierfield. Engines: Nos. 1-5, Kitson, 1881 ; Nos. 6-17, Falcon, 1883- 97. Cars: r)l)O/4—Nos. 1-7, Starbuck, 1881; DDO/8- Nos. 8-12, Starbuck, 1884; Nos. 13-16, Milne, 1889-97.

• Castlederg and Victoria Bridge Tramway Co., Ltd. (C.V.B.), 1884-1933, operated 7m. i2ch. of 3ft. oin. roadside railway between Castlederg and Victoria Bridge in County Tyrone. Engines: Nos. 1-3, Kitson, 1884-93 ; Nos. 4-5, Hudswell, Clarke railway tvpe locomotives, 1904-12. Cars: 5 SD/4 and SD/8.

• Cavehill and Whitewell Tramway Co., Ltd. (C. & W.), 1882- 1895, operated 3m. 3och. of 4ft. 8in. tramway between Caxehill and Whitewell in ~ Engines: Nos. 1-2, (Grant), 1887. Cars: DDO/8—Nos. 1887.

• Coventry and District Tramways Co., Ltd. (C. & D.), 1884- 1895, operated 5m. 4och. of 3ft. 6in. tramway between Coventry Station and Bedworth. Engines: Nos. 1-2, Wilkinson (Beyer, Peacock), 1884; Nos. 3-4, Wilkinson (Green), 1884; Nos. 5-6, Falcon, 1885; No. 7, Falcon (ex-8.S.T Cars: DDO/8—Nos. 1-6, Falcon, 1884-85.

• Dewsbury, Batley and Birstal Tramways Co., Ltd. (D.B.B.), 1879-1905, operated 4m. 23ch. of 4ft. 8|in. tramway from Dewsbury to Gomersal, via Batley and Birstal. Engines: Nos. 1-9, Merryweather, 1879-81 ; Nos. 10- II, Merryweather (ex-N.L.T.Y Cars: DDO/4—Nos. i-io, Falcon (ex-horse), 1874-80; L)DC/8—Nos. 11-13, Falcon, 1886; No. 14, Milne, 1888.

• Drypool and Marfleet Tramways Co., Ltd. (D. & M.), 1889-1900, operated im. 27ch. of 4ft. 8|in. tramway between Drypool and Marfleet in Hull. Engines: Nos. 1-7, Green, 1889-90. Cars: DDC/8—Nos. 1-8, Lancaster, 1889-90.

• Dublin and Blessington Steam Tramway Co., Ltd. (D. & B.), 1888-1932, operated 15m. 8ch. of 5ft. 3in. roadside railway between Dublin and Blessington. Engines: Nos. 1-6, Falcon, 1888; Nos. 7-10, Green and Falcon railway type locomotives, 1892-1906. Cars: DDR/8—^^Nos. 1-8, Falcon, 1888.

• Dublin and Lucan Steam Tramway Co., Ltd. (D. & L.), 1882-1907, operated 8m. 4och. of 3ft. oin. tramway between Dublin and Lucan. Engines: Nos. 1-6, Kitson, 1882-1887; No. 3, Green, 1892. Cars: SD/8—Nos. 1-16.

• Dublin Southern District Tramways Co., Ltd. (D.S.D.), 1881-1884, operated 6m. 8ch. of 5ft. 3in. horse tramway on a section of which steam was used for a short time. Engines: Nos. 1-2, Kitson, 1881; Nos. 3-4, Wilkinson, 1883. Cars: DDO/4—Nos. 1-26, adapted for horse or steam traction.

• Dudley and Stourbridge Tramways Co., Ltd. (D. & S.), 1884- 1899, operated 5m. 22ch. of 3ft. bin. tramway from Dudley (connecting with S.S.T. and B. & M.) to Stourbridge, via Brierley Hill. Engines: Nos. 1-12, Kitson, 1884-1896. Cars: DDR/8—Nos. 1-8, Midland, 1884.

• Dudley and Wolverhampton Tramways, Ltd. (D. & W.), 1886-1901, operated 5m. 62ch. of 4ft. 8|in. tramway from Dudley to Wolverhampton, via Sedgley. Engines: Nos. 1-5, Kitson, 1885; No. 6, Wilkinson (Black, Hawthorn) (ex-H.G.T.); No. 7, Kitson, 1893; Nos. 8-9, Wilkinson (Black, Hawthorn) (ex-H.G.T.)- Gars: DDR/8—Nos. 1-5, Starbuck, 1885.

• Dundee and District Tramway Co., Ltd. (D. & D.), 1885- 1902, operated 7m. 2och. of 4ft. 8|in. tramway in Dundee by horse and steam traction. Engines: Nos. 1-13, Green, 1885-94. Cars: DDC/8—Nos. 1-5, 16-22, Lancaster, 1885-95; DDO/4 horse cars—Nos. 6-15.

• Edinburgh Street Tramways Co., Ltd. (E.S.T.), 1881-* 1890, operated 4m. 50ch. of 4ft. S.Un. tramway from Haymarket, Edinburgh, to Portobello. Kthjincs: Nos. 1-2, Kitson, 1881. Cai'8: 111)0/4—^^'os. 1-76, adapted for steam service and lor 13m. 450!). of horse tramways, also operated by the Company.

• Gateshead and District Tramways Co., Ltd. (G. & D.), 1883- igoo, operated 6m. 4801. of 4ft. 8^in. tramway in Gateshead-on-Tyne. Engines: Nos. 1-15, Wilkinson (Black, Hawthorn), 1883- 89. Cars: l)I)C/8—Nos. 1-14, Falcon, 1883-84; Nos. 15- 16, Lancaster, 1889.

• Giant’s Causeway, Portrush and Bush Valley Tramway Co., Ltd. (G.C.P.), 1883-1925, operated accessory steam trams between 1883 and 1925 on the Company’s 8m. 6ch. of 3ft. oin electric tramway from Portrush to Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland. Engines: Nos. j-4, Wilkinson, 1883-96. Cars: 4 Sl)/4 and 14 TR/4 trailers for steam or electric motors.

• Guernsey Steam Tramway Co., Ltd. (G.S.T.), 1878-1891, operated 3m. of 4ft. 8^in. tramway between St. Peter’s Port and St. Sampson in the Isle of Guernsey. Engines: Nos. 1-2, Merryweather, 1879 (in 1878-79 the serxice was maintained by locomotives hired from Henry Hughes and Co.). Cars: 10 SI)/4 and SD/8.

• Hartlepools Steam Tramways Co., Ltd. (H.S.T.), 1884- 1891, operated 2m. 4ich. of 3ft. 6in. tramway between Hartlepool and West Hartlepool. Engines: Nos. 1-2, Falcon, 1884; Nos. 3-7, Meyer, 1885- 89. Cars: No information.

• Huddersfield Corporation Tramways (H.C.T.), 1882- 1902, operated 23m. 53ch. of 4ft. 7Jin. tramxvay from Huddersfield Station to Honley via Lockwood and Fartown, Waterloo via Mold Green, Outlane, Edgerton, Paddock, Almondbury, Crossland Moor, Bradley, Newsome Road and Slaithwaite. Engines: Nos. 1-6, Wilkinson, 1882-83; Nos. 7-9, Wilkinson (Black, Hawthorn), 1885-86; Nos. 10-18, Kitson, 1887- 90; Nos. 19-20, Green, 1891; Nos. 21-22, Kitson, 1891; Nos. 23-30, Green, 1892; Nos. 31-32, 9-6, Kitson, 1894-98. Gars: DDO/8—Nos. 1-6, Ashbury, 1882-83; DDC/8— Nos. 7-26,

• Leeds Tramway Co., Ltd (L.T.Co) 1880-1902 operated 17m. 25ch. of 4ft. 8^in. tramway of which about 12m. was worked by steam, viz.. Boar Lane to Wortley, Kirkstall, Headingley, Roundhay and Woodhouse Street. Engines: Nos. 1-4, Kitson, 1880-81 ; Nos. 5-6, Wilkinson (Green), 1882; Nos. 1-3, Kitson {csc-Nos. 2-4); Nos. 4- II, Kitson, 1884-85; No. 12, Green, 1885; Nos. 13-18, Kitson, 1886-87; Nos. 19-30, Green, 1890-94. Cars: 25 DDC/8 and SD/8; 43 DDO/.4 horse cars.

• Manchester, Bury, Rochdale and Oldham Tramways Co., Ltd. (M.B.R.O.), 1883- 1905, operated 30m. 22ch. of tramway of which about 9^ miles was at 4ft. 8|in. gauge, the rest at 3ft. bin. Broad Gauge : Bury to Higher Broughton via Whitefield and Prestwich; in Oldham (Royton to Hathershaw via Rochdale Road, and Roy ton to Werneth via Featherstall Road). Engines: Nos. 35-38, AVTlkinson, 1883; Nos. 55-59, (Beyer, Peacock), 1886. Gars: DDO/6—Nos. 1-8, Starbuck; DDO/8—Nos. 9- 16, Starbuck; DDR/8—Nos. 65-70, Lancaster; DDC/8— Nos. 71-74, Falcon. Nairow Gauge : Tottington to Limefield via Bury ; Bury to Rochdale via Heywood; Heywood to Hopwood ; Littleborough to Rochdale and Royton ; Facit to Rochdale and Roy ton. ‘‘‘Engines:’’’ Nos. 9-12, Wilkinson (Green), 1883; Nos. 13-20, Wilkinson, 1883; Nos. 21-26, Wilkinson (Beyer, Peacock), 1883 ; Nos. 27-34, Wilkinson (Green), 1883 ; Nos. 39- 41, Falcon, 1884; Nos. 42-51, Wilkinson (Black, Hawthorn), 1884; No. 60, Wilkinson (Green) (ex-S.8.T: Nos. 61-62, Wilkinson, 1885 ; Nos. 63-82, Wilkinson (Beyer, Peacock), 1886 ; Nos. 89-90, Wilkinson, 1886. Gars : DDO/6—Nos. 17-26, Starbuck ; SD/8—No. 27, Starbuck; DDO/8—Nos. 28-39, Starbuck; DDR/8—Nos. 40- 64, 75-81, Falcon.

• North London Tramways Co., Ltd. (N.L.T.), 1885- 1891, operated gm. 73ch. of 4ft. 8|in. tram wav between Finsbury Park, Ponders End, Tottenham and Edmonton. Engines: Nos. 1-15, Merryweather, 1884-86; Nos. J6- 25, Dick, Kerr, 1886-87. Cars : DDO/8—Nos. 1-27, Milne, 1884-87.

• North Shields and Tynemouth District Tramways, Ltd. (N.S. & T.), 1883-1 goo, operated 2m. 46ch. of 3ft. oin. tramway between North Shields and Tynemouth. ‘‘‘Engines:’’’ Nos 1-3, Wilkinson (Black, Hawthorn), 1883; Nos. 4-5, Wilkinson (Green), 1883. Cars: SD/8—Nos. 1-5, Lancaster, i“~ North i88o-i8gg, operated 7m. Longton, Fenton, Stoke, Stoke to Trent Valley. Engines: Nos. 1-2, Manning-Wardle, 1880; Nos. 3-4, Merryweather, 1881 ; No. 5, Beyer, Peacock steam car; Nos. 6-g, Manning, Wardle, 1881; Nos. lo-ii, Merryweather, 1882; Nos. 12-15, Manning, Wardle, 1882; Nos. 1-20, Wilkinson (Beyer, Peacock), 1883-84. Cars: DDO/4—Nos. 1-20, Starbuck; DDR/8—Nos. i- 20, Midland, 1884.

• Nottingham and District Tramway Co., Ltd. (N. & D.), 1882-1893, operated lom. 4och. of 4ft. 8|in. horse tramways and Owned one Wilkinson engine (1882) which was used for special services until 1893.

• Plymouth, Devonport and District Tramways Co., Ltd. (P.D.D.), 1884-1885, operated 2m. 35ch. of 3ft. bin. tramway with two Wilkinson engines (1884).

• Portstewart Tramway Co., Ltd. (P.T.Co.), 1882-1926, operated im. 68ch. of 3ft. oin. tramway between Portstewart Station and Town, Northern Ireland. The tramway was acquired in 1899 by the Belfast and Northern Counties Railway, whence it passed to the Midland Railway (N.C.C.) and ultimately to the London, Midland and Scottish Railway (N.C.C.)'. Engines: Nos. 1-3, Kitson, 1882, 1883, 1901. Cars: Nos. 1-3, Metropolitan SD/4, van, TR/4; Nos. I and 4, DDO/8, Milne, 1899.

• Rossendale Valley Tramways Co., Ltd. (R.V.T.), 1889- 1909, operated 6m. 28ch. of 4ft. oin. tramway from Hasling- den (connecting with A.C.T.) to Rawtenstall and Bacup. Engines: Nos. i-ii. Green, 1888-94; No. 12, Green (ex-B.C.T.). Cars: DDC/8—Nos. i-io, Lancaster, i888-8g.

• St. Helens and District Tramways Co., Ltd. (St. H. D.), 1890-1899, operated lom. 66ch. of 4ft. 8Jin. tramway from St. Helens to Prescot, Denton Green and Haydock Park. Engines: Nos. i-g, Green, 1889-91. Cars: DDC/8—Nos. i-io, Lancaster, 1889-91.

• South Staffordshire Tramways Co., Ltd. (S.S.T.), 1883-1904, operated 22m. 5ich. of 3ft. 6in. tramway from Handsworth (connecting with C.B.T. cable trams) via West Bromwich to Dudley (connecting with D. & S. and B. & M.), Handsworth via West Bromwich to Wednesbury and Darlaston, Dudley via Tipton to Wednesbury, Wednesbury to Walsall, Darlaston to Moxley, Darlaston to Walsall, Walsall to Bloxwich. Engines: Nos. 1-2, Wilkinson, 1883; Nos. 3-12, Wilkinson (Beyer, Peacock), 1883; Nos. 13-16, Wilkinson (Green), 1883; Nos. 17-21, Wilkinson, 1883; Nos. 22-29, Wilkinson (Beyer, Peacock), 1884; Nos. 30-37, Wilkinson (Green), 1884; No. 38, Falcon, 1885. Cars: DDR/8—Nos. 1-12, Midland, 1883; Nos. 13-34, Falcon, 1883-84.

• Stockton and District Tramways Co., Ltd. (S. & D.), 1881-1898, operated 6m. 23ch. of 4ft. oin. tramway from Norton via Stockton, to Thornaby, and from Stockton to Yarm Lane and Bishopton Lane. Engines: Nos. 1-8, Merry weather, 1881-83. Cars: Nos. 1-14, Starbuck, DDO/4, 1881; No. 15. Starbuck, DDR/8, 1887.

• Sunderland Tramways Co., Ltd. (S.T.Co.), 1880-1882, operated 8m. 46ch. of 4ft. 8^in. horse tramways on a section of which steam Avas used for a short time. Engines: No. i Brown (Winterthur), 1879; Nos. 2-3, Brown (Hawthorn), 1881. Cars: DDO/4—Nos. 1-37, adapted for horse or steam traction.

• Swansea Improvements and Tramways (S.I.T.), 1877-1881, operated 5m. 39ch. of 4ft. side railway between Swansea and Mumbles Hughes tramway engines (1877); after 1881 ordinary tank railway locomotives were used. Cars: DDO/4 and DDO/8.

• Vale of Clyde Tramways Co., Ltd. (V.C.T.), 1877-1893, operated 4m. iich. of 4ft. 7|in. tramway Irom Glasgow to Govan and in the burgh of Govan. Engines: Nos. i-io, Hughes, 1877-79; Nos. 1-9, Kitson, 1881-83; No. 10, Kitson (ex-C. T IF.). Cars: DDO/4—Nos. 1-12.

• Wantage Tramway Co., Ltd. (W.T.Co.), 1876-1925 {I’reiiiit r Sti’iiin Tra ni tea 1/), operated 2in. 38ch. of 4ft. 8|in. roadside railway between VVantage and Wantage Road Station (d.W. I\.). liDHi/Ki Stock : So. r, Sl)/4 car, Oldbury, 1875; No. 2, (irantham steam car, 1876 (built 1872); No. 3, Merryweather engine, 1876; No. 4, Hughes engine, 1877; No. 5, England railway locomotive, (878 (built 1857); Nos. 2-3, Sl)/4 cars, Oldbury, 1880-2; No. 6, Matthews tram engine, 1885 (built 1880); No. 7, Manning, Wardle railway locomotive, 1894 (built 1888); No. 4, SI)/8 car, Hurst, Nelson, 1910 (ex-electric 1)1)0 car); No. 5, SD/4 car, Hurst, Nelson, 1912 (ex-electric l)l)O/4 car).

• Wharncliffe National Rifle Association (W.N.R.A.), 1877-1882, operated ini. of 4ft. 8Mn. tramway on Wimbledon Common with one Merryweather (1877) and 6 TR/4 cars.

• Wigan Tramways Ltd / Wigan and district Tramways Co Ltd (W. & D.) Wilkinson, 1881-86; Nos. 1-4, 5-6, Wilkinson {ex-B.D.T.); 10-12); Nos. 10-18, Kitson, i)l)R/4—Nos. 1-12, Lancaster, 1893-96.

• Wisbech and Upwell Tramway (Great Eastern Railway) (W. <& U.), 1883-1927, operated 7m. 6506. of 4ft. 8|in. roadside railway between Wisbech, Outwell and Upwell in East .Anglia. Engines: Nos. 125-139, Great Eastern Raibvay, 1883- 1908. Cars: Nine modified railway’ carriages.

• Wolverton and Stony Stratford Tramway Co., Ltd. (W. & S.S.), 1887-1926, operated 2m. 2och. of 3ft. bin. tramway between Wolverton and Stony Stratford. Opened as the Stony Stratford and District Tramway in 1886, it was acquired by the London and North Western Railway in 1919. Engines: Nos. 1-4, Krauss (Munich), 1886-87; Nos. 1-2, Green, 1887; No. 4, Falcon, igoo; No. i, Bagnall raihvay locomotive, 1921. Cars: DDR/8—Nos. 1-5, Midland, 1886-87.

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