Yesteryear Collection - Darlington Corporation; Swan Soap

In 1988 the (Y15-3) 1920 Preston Tramcar was recoloured to blue and white and released as a Limited Edition in the 'Darlington Corporation Light Railways' liveried tram that carried adverts for Swan Soap.

Livery: (Tampo)
'DARLINGTON CORPORATION LIGHT RAILWAYS' in gold on both sides of lower deck body.
'SWAN SOAP' adverts in pale cream and light and dark blue on both sides of upper deck body.
"Cerebos" advert in blue and white and "Horlicks Malted Milk" advert in blue and white on curved panels of upper deck both sides.

Variations/Rarities: The only variation is to the made in Macau baseplate which can be found with or without an 'A' cast in.


Darlington Corporation; Swan Soap		Resistor box type	Side frame type	Baseplate type

Information as from "The Yesteryear Book 1956-2002"
B: DARLINGTON CORPORATION
Issue	Year of Release	Colour	Upper Deck Body Colour	Roof	Seats	Floor/Stairs	Window Frames	Resistor Box	Side Frame	Baseplate Type	Threaded Screw Hole	Baseplate	Rarity	Box
1	1988	Royal blue body, grey chassis	Off-white	Royal blue	Light brown	Light brown	Off-white	Type 2	Type A	No "A"	No	MATCHBOX © 1987 MACAU		J
2		Royal blue body, grey chassis	Off-white	Royal blue	Light brown	Light brown	Off-white	Type 2	Type A	With "A"	No	MATCHBOX © 1987 MACAU		J
Box: J - Red 'Made in England' with clear panel