Historical information
Date is approximate.
Electric trains replaced steam locomotives in 1922. Mr William Holmes of 'Lugano', Mont Albert Road was in charge of the design and introduction of the electrification of the Melbourne rail system.
Physical description
Black and white photo of an early electric train approaching the platform at Mont Albert station. A couple of spindly eucalyptus trees can be seen beyond the picket fence marking the boundary of the platform.Black and white photo mounted on card; measures 16.3 cm x 23.4 cm.
