Photograph - Tram W 301 derailed Glenferrie & Coldblo Roads, c1930

Historical information

Photo shows W class tram 301 derailed at the intersection of Coldblo Road, the entry into Malvern Tram Depot, and Glenferrie Road. The tram has struck and partly demolished the verandah of a building in front of it. Many uniformed employees are standing around, an overhead tower truck can be seen at the front of the tram. A towing chain is on the ground. The tram has the destination on the side set to Esplanade.

The tram was converted to a W2 class tram during Jan. 1930.

Significance

Yields information the a derailment at the entry to Malvern tram depot.

Physical description

Black and white copy print on paper.

Inscriptions & markings

Pencil notes on rear - see image 2.

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