Nelson Corporation Tramways


Nelson Corporation Tramways operated a tramway service in Nelson, Lancashire between 1903 and 1934.

History

The tramway was authorised by the Nelson Light Railway Order of 1901
The tramway route ran along the Leeds Road from the town centre to the boundary with Colne (to connect with the Colne and Trawden Light Railway. It also connected with the Burnley Corporation Tramways network. There was also a branch line, from Scotland Road to Higherford Bridge.
In 1912, the company obtained two low height tramcars which could pass underneath the low bridge carrying the railway in Colne, and through services to Colne were initiated.
In 1924, the Barrowford section of the tramway was relaid after a proposal to substitute with buses was rejected.

Fleet

The company livery was red and white. Eight vehicles were purchased as follows:
The system closed on 6 January 1934.