Birkenhead Corporation Tramways
Owner Birkenhead Corporation
Took over (track) 15th August 1890 (Birkenhead Tramways [horse])
Operator (lessee) Birkenhead United Tramway, Omnibus and Carriage Company Ltd
Took over 8th May 1900 (Wirral Tramway [horse])
Operator (lessee) Birkenhead United Tramway, Omnibus and Carriage Company Ltd (until 22nd/24th January 1901)
First electric route 4th February 1901
Operator Birkenhead Corporation
Closed 17th July 1937
Length 79.08 miles
Gauge 4ft 8½ins
Button description Title (‘Birkenhead Corporation Tramways’) surrounding arms (quartered shield surmounted by helmet, foliage and lion) above motto ‘Ubi Fides Ibi Lux Et Robur’ (Where there is faith there is light and strength)
Materials known Nickel; black horn
Button Line reference [113/6]