Historical information

Photograph of No. 27, in SEC 1930's colours at depot junction, with lake in background. Tram facing east with destination 'Depot via Gardens'. Details on rear of photo, giving indication that photo dates from mid 1930's and time of painting. Where built in Inscription is not correct or are motors and weight.
See image i2 for rear of photograph.
See image i3 for hi resolution scan

313.1 - Image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of the same photograph. Wal's album notes are "Standard type No. 27, Lake Wendouree March 1935, first tram to be painted dark green and cream" See btm313h.jpg for a digital image of the photograph. Image btm313i3 made from negative N709 within Wal Jack papers ex Keith Kings.

Significance

Yields Information about the repainting of the tram fleet by the SEC in 1935.

Physical description

Black & White photo with notes on the rear.

Inscriptions & markings

No. 3.), New type, 2-50HP motors, built - Preston (Melbourne), Colour (new standard colour, Dark green and cream, with badge on side 'State Electricity Commission' Number 14/5 to 20, 24 to 29. new cars take old types numbers in the future. Ballarat Electric Tramways.'

.1 - in pencil in rear of photograph - "March 1935".



Scan from original neg added 23-12-2018 as btm313i3.jpg