Burnley Corporation Tramways



Owner Burnley Corporation
Took over
1st March 1900 (Burnley and District Tramways [steam] - jointly with Nelson Corporation, Padiham UDC, Brierfield UDC and Reedley Hallows Parish Council; the other four authorities leasing their portions of the system to Burnley Corporation)
Last steam service 17th November 1901
First electric service 16th December 1901
Operator (and lessee) Burnley Corporation
Transferred 1st April 1933 (Burnley, Colne and Nelson Joint Transport Committee)
Length 13.05 miles
Gauge 4ft 0ins

Button description
Title (‘BURNLEY CORPORATION TRAMWAYS’) within a raised rim, surrounding the municipal arms (a shield bearing a chevron three roses and two bees;) with a stork crest
Materials known Brass; nickel
Button Line reference [113/13]

Comment
The stork is a play on words, and refers to the local Starky family.