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B/W print; Three-quarter front view of London United Tramways (LUT) S2-type single deck by Topical Press, 18 Oct 1924

Image 1 of B/W print; Three-quarter front view of London United Tramways (LUT) S2-type single deck by Topical Press, 18 Oct 1924
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Reference number
1999/8177
Description
Three-quarter front view of London United Tramways (LUT) S2-type single deck, one man operated, PAYE car no 342, with a Brentford destination blind, shown just outside the entrance to Hanwell depot. Passengers entered the tram through the doors at the front (open in this shot) in order to pay the driver and alighted from those in the rear; both sets of doors were operated by the driver.This tram was rebuilt from a private hire saloon, to carry 32 passengers.
Photographer
Dates
18 Oct 1924
Collection
Object type
  • B/w print
Photograph number
U3065
Location
Topics
Completeness
70%

  • Physical description

    Dimensions
    AttributeValue
    Descriptive size
    8x6ins
    Item content
    AttributeValue
    Text
    Destination blind: Brentford
    On tram: Metropolitan Stage Carriage no 4878
    On tram: Please Have Fare Ready
    On tram: Entrance Only
    On tram: Constructed to Carry 32 Persons
    On tram: Exit Only
    On tram: Brentford Boston Manor Elthorne Park Hanwell
    On tram: The London United Tramways Limited
    On tram: Christopher John Spencer General Manager
    Advert: Lipton's Tea
    Sign: Smoking Strictly Prohibited in the Car Sheds
    Design
    AttributeValue
    Shot
    Medium exterior

  • People involved

    RolePerson(s) involved
    Photographer
    Topical Press, 18 Oct 1924

  • Associated companies, people and places

    Places
    Location
    Hanwell Depot