Road vehicle; Fordson industrial tractor fleet No 351X, registration number CUC192, 1937
Main details
| Reference number | 1982/32 |
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| Description | London Transport purchased 13 Fordson industrial tractors between 1925 and 1937. They were adapted for use as shunters. This tractor, number 351X, was new in 1937. It was used to manoeuvre trams around the Central Repair Works at Charlton, where all heavy maintenance on London Transport trams was carried out. In 1960, it went to the British Transport collection at Clapham. There it was used to move the vehicles on display, before passing to London Transport Museum in 1979. |
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| Dates | 1937 |
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| Completeness | 70% |
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Physical description
Dimensions Attribute Value Height 1370mmLength 3170mmWidth 1560mmWeight Attribute Value Unladen 1 ton 16 cwt 3q -
Build and type
Attribute Value In service 05/02/1937 - 18/01/1960Engine number 807131Fleet number 351XRegistration number CUC192 -
People involved
Role Person(s) involved Manufacturer Fordson, 1937 -
Associated companies, people and places
Company Attribute Value Operated by Charlton Works, 05/02/1937Places Place BTC Museum, 18/01/1960