Different theories circulate about the exact number of this vehicle (9704, 9714 or another). They are all plausible, but were never proved. The number 9714 was chosen based on rumours and visual testimonies (from old employees), while other sources (including official ones) claim that 9704 is correct. The truth will never be retrieved.
Photo: Herbert Heller (Belgium) negative and photo from my collection and written permission to use the collection in my possession.
≈ 1971 ex 44602; 05.1969 ex Antwerpen, 44602; 1955 ex 9704; 1947 ex Essen - Mülheim an der Ruhr, 9704; 11.1943 ex Brussels, 9704. 09.12.1992 to Antwerpen, 9714
Note: This vehicle was restored in 1991. There were one historians at the time who were convinced it was the 9714 that was converted into work car 44602. The official documents mention the 9704. Only the number 44602 was marked on the vehicle to be restored. There were several options as to the original numbering of this tram.
The museum in Antwerp has chosen to use the number 9714 on this tram. No conclusion can be given as to whether this was a correct decision. Official documents mention the vehicle 9704. The orginal 9714 was also rebuilt to a workcar.
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安特衛普 日期: 三月 1972 年