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Photograph - M&MTB T class 178 in Glenhuntly Road Elsternwick, Wal Jack, 23/02/1942

  • A vintage electric tram, numbered 178, stands on a street with overhead power lines, buildings in the background, and a sign that appears to read "Glenfells."

    M&MTB T class 178 in Glenhuntly Road Elsternwick

  • Handwritten text on a photograph detailing a Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (M&MTB) "T" Class tram, number 178, rebuilt as a one-man car. It is located on Glen Huntly Road, Elsternwick, near the railway station, on 23-2-42. The tram is noted as an ex-Melbourne, Brunswick & Coburg Tramways car. A number "318" and "T178" are handwritten in the corners, along with "W. Jack PHOTO."

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  • A vintage electric tram, numbered 178, stands on a street with overhead power lines, buildings in the background, and a sign that appears to read "Glenfells."
  • Handwritten text on a photograph detailing a Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (M&MTB) "T" Class tram, number 178, rebuilt as a one-man car. It is located on Glen Huntly Road, Elsternwick, near the railway station, on 23-2-42. The tram is noted as an ex-Melbourne, Brunswick & Coburg Tramways car. A number "318" and "T178" are handwritten in the corners, along with "W. Jack PHOTO."

Historical information

M&MTB T class 178 in Glen huntly Road Elsternwick Railway station, 23-2-1942. Tram modified as a 1 man tram. Has shops in background. Tram possibly fitted with war time blackout mask. See Inscriptions for further details.

Significance

Yields information about the Elsternwick tram terminus and T178.

Physical description

Black & white photograph with notes on the rear.

Inscriptions & markings

On rear in ink, 'T308, M&MTB 'T' class No. 178 rebuilt as one man car. Glenhuntly Road Elsternwick (near Rly stn.) 23-2-42. Ex Melb. Brunswick & Coburg Tramways' car. W.Jack Photo.'

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