Historical information

The three cuttings illustrate the use of resilient wheels and the introduction of the PCC class car No. 980. Photos shows how the wheels were constructed, sound testing, the new tram itself and a reporters trip on the tram. Quotes Mr Risson, Mr Ireland (Workshop Manager), Ken Hall, Assistant Works Manager. Items not formally dated - late 1950.

Significance

Yields information about provision of resilient wheels and the PCC tram.

Physical description

Set of three newspaper cuttings about the introduction of "quiet" and the PCC car for Melbourne.
1 - "Quiet Tram Secrets"
2 - "Melbourne's New Silent Tram"
3 - "Treat to be on the PCC" - The Sun