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The Glasgow, Paisley and Greenock Railway opened in 1841, running a train services between Glasgow and Greenock. Between 1842 and 1845 James Orr | The Glasgow, Paisley and Greenock Railway opened in 1841, running a train services between Glasgow and Greenock. Between 1842 and 1845 James Orr started running a coach between Gourock and the train station at Greenock. BY 1847 it was being called an omnibus service. James Orr died in 1853 and the business was taken over by Robert Clark who then ran the business with James King, who eventually became the sole owner. James King sold the business to the Vale of Clyde Tramway Company in July 1873, who closed it down in the same month. | ||
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Latest revision as of 02:03, 30 October 2022
The Glasgow, Paisley and Greenock Railway opened in 1841, running a train services between Glasgow and Greenock. Between 1842 and 1845 James Orr started running a coach between Gourock and the train station at Greenock. BY 1847 it was being called an omnibus service. James Orr died in 1853 and the business was taken over by Robert Clark who then ran the business with James King, who eventually became the sole owner. James King sold the business to the Vale of Clyde Tramway Company in July 1873, who closed it down in the same month.
| Orr, James | ||
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| Source | (Smith) | |
| Filename | ORR.001 | |
| Value | 0 | |
| Add Desc. | James Orr Railway Coach Office Greenock | |
| Size (mm) | 22 | |
| Manufacture | Brass | |
| Notes | Greenock - Scotland
Picture thanks to ebay seller "Cobwrightfortishe" | |