Leith Corporation Tramways



Owner Leith Corporation
Took over
23rd October 1904 (Edinburgh Street Tramways Company [horse]) - remaining lines, all within Leith
Operator Leith Corporation
First electric route 18th August 1905
Last horse service 2nd November 1905
Taken over 20th November 1920 (Edinburgh Corporation Tramways)
Length 9.09 miles
Gauge 4ft 8½ins

Button description Title (‘LEITH CORPORATION TRAMWAYS’) within a border, surrounding the municipal arms (a sailing ship, with the Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus, beneath a canopy)
Materials known Brass
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