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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 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. | 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 Tramway Company in 1873, who closed it down. | ||
The tokens may have been used until 1873. | |||
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Revision as of 01:26, 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 Tramway Company in 1873, who closed it down.
The tokens may have been used until 1873.
| 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" | |