Historical information

Photograph of the first SW6 class tram built by Preston Workshops. Note the dash canopy lighting, tail lamp and the sign "This is you car Use It"

Significance

Tram 850 was the first SW6 built by MMTB 1n 1939, and featured sliding doors. Some earlier class trams were retrofitted with sliding doors.

Physical description

MMTB SW6 Class Tram 850, possibly photographed at South Melbourne Depot