Physical description

Video Tape titled "VR Trams, Sandringham, St Kilda 1955 and Geelong trams" in white cardboard slip box and black plastic tape carrier cartridge.



Introduction to tape is "Bob Bishop and Bill Mercer (both deceased) captured approx. 53 mins of tram action on 8mm in 1955 and 1956. The two VR systems and the Geelong tramway"



Next slide: "In 1992 the film material was transferred to video by H. Blum and can now be seen on video."



Synopsis of video:

1. - Starts with Sandringham - Black Rock destination roll, trams, in a mix of colour and black and white. Mainly street scenes, but some interior shots and from windows. Includes footage of conductor working the tram and tram entering the depot. Approx 17 mins.



2. - St. Kilda - Elwood - Brighton Beach - starts with Elwood depot, some photos of MMTB cars running, interior shots and from window of car. Both black and white and colour. Approx. 18 mins



3. - Geelong - starts at depot, all black and white. Shows junction arrangements, farewell tram and bus replacements? Approx. 18 minutes.

Inscriptions & markings

Title on outside of tape cartridge.