Road vehicle; AEC Mercury Tower Wagon service vehicle No 89Q (formerly 201), registration number DGJ181, 1936

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Reference number	1991/21 part 0
Description	Tower Wagons were used on tram and trolleybus systems for the maintenance of overhead wires. This purpose-built tower wagon was constructed in 1937. Its body design allows space to house equipment and accommodate a crew. When working up on the telescopic tower, communication with the driver was possible by ringing a bell. After the withdrawal of trolleybuses in 1962, this vehicle was converted to a breakdown lorry. It was bought and restored back to its former condition by London Transport Museum in 1985.
Manufacturer	Chassis and cab by Associated Equipment Company, tower by Eagle.
Dates	1936
Collection	Vehicles
Object type	Road vehicle
Location	Acton Depot
Topics	Trams and trolleybuses
Completeness	79% 79% ?

• Physical description

  Dimensions

  Attribute	Value
  Height	4080mm13ft 5in
  Length	5588mm18ft 6in
  Width	2286mm6ft 10.5in

  Weight

  Attribute	Value
  Unladen	3tons 17cwt

  Colour

  Attribute	Value
  Colour	Red

• Build and type

  Attribute	Value
  Seating	5
  In service	01/10/1936 - 30/03/1962
  Chassis number	641290
  Fleet number	89Q
  Registration number	DGJ181

• People involved

  Role	Person(s) involved
  Manufacturer	Chassis and cab by Associated Equipment Company, tower by Eagle., 1936

• Associated companies, people and places

  Company

  Attribute	Value
  Company	, 19/07/1962
  Garages	Fulwell, 01/10/1936 Acton, 01/07/1959 West Ham, 02/06/1961 Highgate, 28/06/1961 Aldenham, 11/05/1962