Aberdeen Corporation Tramways



Owner Aberdeen Corporation
Took over 26th August 1898 (Aberdeen District Tramways [horse])
Operator Aberdeen Corporation
First electric route 23rd December 1899
Last horse service 2nd June 1902
Name changed November 1930 (to Aberdeen Corporation Transport)
Closed 3rd May 1958
Length 16.12 miles
Gauge 4ft 8½ins

Button description (Pattern 1) Title (‘ABERDEEN CORPORATION TRAMWAYS’) within a raised rim, surrounding the municipal arms (a shield bearing three turrets) with leopard supporters..
Materials known Brass; nickel
Button Line reference [113/2]

Button description (Pattern 2) Title (‘ABERDEEN CORPORATION TRANSPORT’) within a raised rim, surrounding the municipal arms (a shield bearing three turrets) with leopard supporters
Materials known Brass; nickel; chrome
Button Line reference [None]

Comment All buttons are of 2-piece, open-backed construction.