Historical information
Colour print showing Freight Car 17 on No. 1 Road at Hawthorn Depot prior to its closure as a running shed. The tram is advertising Sunkist Peas. Alongside the tram is W2 324 (Hawthorn Depot, Route 80) No. 17 was converted from NMETL No. 13 and this tram is now on display at the Museum. See Reference. Photo most likely taken shortly before the depot closed as a running shed.
The depot ceased as a running shed on 14/2/1965.
Significance
Yields information about the last days of Hawthorn tram depot as a running depot and the use of the Freight car.
Physical description
Colour print - printed on Kodak Royal paper.
