Bronze Age Gold from Wales

Coal tram

unknown (Manufacturer)

Wooden bodied coal tram from Britannia Colliery with steel frame and floor. Opening doors at front and rear. Flange wheels. Circa 1900, possibly pre-1890. Along sides of wooden body substantail evidence of gnawing by pit ponies also carved initials on body (date and personalities unknown).

Collection Area

Industry

Item Number

90.86I/1

Historical Associations

Association Type: Colliery
Place: Britannia Colliery

Creation/Production

Role: Manufacturer
Period: 1900 (circa)

Acquisition

donation, 12/1990

Measurements

Length (mm): 1950
Width (mm): 1170
Height (mm): 990
gauge (inch): 36
wheel (mm): 470

Material

Wood
Steel

Location

audited
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