Historical information
Model of a Sydney R class tram - operable - painted in Sydney Tramway colours. The Sydney Tramway Museum has a number of them in their fleet though most are stored.
Significance
Demonstrates an model that represented the later type of a drop-centre saloon car type trams operated on the Sydney tram network until closure in 1961.
Physical description
Model of Sydney Tramways R class tram, plastic with operable trolley poles. HO Scale. Has been fitted with two different motors with "01217" marked on the smaller motor. No information as to the manufacturer.