Perth and District Tramways Company
Tramway in Scotland From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Tramway in Scotland From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Perth and District Tramways Company was a tramway in Perth, Scotland, from 1895 to 1903.
| Perth and District Tramways Company | |
|---|---|
A tram turning into Perth's George Street, around 1900 | |
| Operation | |
| Locale | Perth, Scotland |
| Open | 17 September 1895 |
| Close | 7 October 1903 |
| Status | Closed |
| Infrastructure | |
| Track gauge | 3 ft 6 in (1,067 mm) |
| Propulsion system(s) | Horse |
| Statistics | |
| Route length | 4.26 miles (6.86 km) |
The tramway built a line from Perth to Scone, having bought out the Scone and Perth Omnibus Company. Services started on 17 September 1895.
The company sold out to Perth Corporation for £21,800, and from 7 October 1903, services continued as Perth Corporation Tramways.
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