The photograph shows W1 class tram 423 in Swanston St about to turn into Victoria St shunts. The tram has the return destination of Eslternwick and is showing route 4E. The tram entered service in March 1927 and was converted to a W2 class tram in August 1936. In the background is the Melbourne baths buildings and a W2 class tram.Yields information about the operation of W1 class trams c1930.Black and White Photograph with notes on rear.In pencil on rear "W1 class, Parallel seat in centre, Swanston St."tramways, trams, w1 class, tram 423, swanston st, route 4e

Photograph - Black and white of a cable tram in Royal Parade or Sydney Road with the destination of Brunswick. Cable tram has four uniformed personnel on board, including an Inspector who appears to be doing a ticket check. The conductor can be seen at the back of the tram behind the person peering out. The bogie trailer (483) is one that was spliced together from two six window horse trams. Grip Car No. 423 - can be read on the front right hand pillar. Would appear to have been a posed photo. 2nd copy added 18/3/2021 - larger printIn ink on the rear: "M&MTB Cable grip Car No. 423 and Bogie Trailer No. 483 (spliced from two six-window horse cars Sydney Rd. 1930's " KSK print number SA931. one rear of 2nd copy "H227" in pencil, "150L 88% B/W" and "MMTB"trams, tramways, cable trams, sydney rd, brunswick, horse trams, royal parade, mto co, tram 483, tram 423