Manx Electric Cars 24-27
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| Car Nos. 24 – 27 | |
|---|---|
 Car 27 | |
| Manufacturer | G.F. Milnes & Co. |
| Built at | Birkenhead |
| Constructed | 1898 |
| Number built | 4 |
| Number in service | 3 (Stored) |
| Number scrapped | 1 |
| Formation | Open Paddlebox |
| Capacity | 56 Passengers (No.27: 36 Passengers) |
| Operators | Manx Electric Railway |
| Depots | Derby Castle Depôt |
| Specifications | |
| Traction system | 4 x SEHC traction motors of 25 hp (19 kW) |
| Power output | 100 hp (75 kW) |
| Electric system(s) | 550 V DC |
| Current collector(s) | Overhead |
| Braking system(s) | Air |
| Track gauge | 3 ft (914 mm) |
This article details Car Nos. 24–27 of the Manx Electric Railway on the Isle of Man.
This was the sixth batch of tramcars delivered. These open cars were purchased from G.F. Milnes & Co., in 1898 and only No.24 has been lost, and this was in the 1930 fire at Laxey. Of those remaining, No.25 was stripped of her trucks and motors in 2003 and these have since been fitted to the "new" dedicated works car, now known as No.34. No.26 and No.27 have both been out of service for many years.
| No. | Builder | Seating | Livery | Seats | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No.24 | G.F. Milnes & Co., Ltd. | Crossbench | Red, White & Teak | 56 | Lost, Laxey Shed Fire 1930 |
| No.25 | G.F. Milnes & Co., Ltd. | Crossbench | White Undercoat | 56 | Stored, Laxey Car Shed |
| No.26 | G.F. Milnes & Co., Ltd. | Crossbench | Red & White | 56 | Stored, Laxey Car Shed |
| No.27 | G.F. Milnes & Co., Ltd. | Crossbench | Red & White with Wasp Stripes | 36 | Stored, Laxey Car Shed |
