Historical information

Plate fitted to W class trams built at Preston Workshops by the MMTB

Significance

Demonstrates a MMTB Preston Workshops builders plate that were fitted to Trams built at the Workshops.

Physical description

Builders Plate, sign - cast brass with raised letters within two raised lines and four screw holes in each corner. Black painted background. "Designed and Manufactured at the Tramways Board Workshops Preston" Three copies held. See Reg Item 5041 for replica plate.

Inscriptions & markings

Has on the rear in black text pen "239". Copy 2 has chalk marked "417" on rear and Copy 3 has with a label on the rear "Off W2 549 Burnt"