Historical information

This type of trolly is known to date from prior to 1910 and were in use before petrol engines were used to transport workmen along the railway lines.
The exhibit was located at Colac in 1961, after being used on the Colac to Beech Forest and Crowes narrow gauge railway. This type of trolly was built in two versions; one for the Victorian Railways broad gauge lines, and one for the narrow gauge lines.

Significance

Historic - Victorian Railways narrow gauge - track work vehicle. This vehicle was used in the days before petrol engines were used to drive vehicles transporting workmen along the railway line.

Physical description

C2N Type Trolly - Victorian Railways Gauge 2'6" Trolly
Has a flat piece of wood that you would stand on with four metal wheels, one under each corner.