Tramway Systems of the British Isles

An issue of the Eastern Telegraph Company, previously misascribed to Erith Council Tramways

Erith Council Tramways

Owner Erith Urban District Council
Opened 26th August 1905 (electric)
Operator Erith Urban District Council
Taken over 1st July 1933 (London Passenger Transport Board)
Length 4.7 miles
Gauge 4ft 8½ins

Button description Plain with a scalloped rim
Materials known Brass; nickel; chrome
Button Line reference [None]

Comment A recently discovered photograph of an Erith Council Tramways motorman clearly shows that the uniforms bore plain buttons with a scalloped rim. The buttons would have been either brass or nickel.

The ECT monogram button opposite, which has previously been misascribed to the ECT, is possibly an issue of the Eastern Telegraph Company; it is shown for information only.