Historical information

Collected by the donor near the time of the closure of the Ballarat system. Was used to provide information on the type of rail used in Ballarat and specifically for rail 85lb/yard weight.

Significance

Yields information about some of the rail used in Ballarat and demonstrates the type of rail used in tramways. Demonstrates craftmanship in cutting and finishing sections of rail for tramway engineering offices, suppliers etc.

Physical description

Section of flanged tramway rail - saw cut from rail, smooth finished - Stamped "BALLARAT" stamped into the web of the rail " 85", stamped onto the head of the rail. with a hole drilled through the head of the rail.