Historical information

Set of three manufacturer's serial plates from GE 247-A motors used in tramcars. Manufactured in Australia under licence from General Electric of the USA. Known as "railway motors" in the USA. Used extensively in Australian tramway systems. The company changed its name a number of times.
1 - Associated General Electric Industries - Serial Number A1307
2 - Australian General Electric Limited - A2349
3 - Australian General Electric Pty Ltd - A10253 - has the GE logo.

Significance

Yields information about the Australian Company who made tramway motors in Sydney

Physical description

Set of three metal (brass or steel) manufacturers plates for GE 247-A motors