Physical description

Set of three photographs of Geelong single trams, one of the same type of tram (No. 7) prior to fitting with marker lights and No. 4 after fitting with marker lights, one during daylight and one at night. Three photographs taken by W.C. Meyer, Photographer, 333 Myers St. East Geelong, Phone 3289. Photo of one end of the tram only. Note top marker lights, not repeated on any other cars shown in photographs in Destination Eaglehawk. Shows as well, arrangements for tow bars, mirror and handrails.

1872.1 - Before fitting with additional lights, at night with 'flash' - showing destination 'West' - tram No. 7

1872.2 - after fitting with lights and stripes, during daylight - showing destination 'CITY' - tram No. 4

1872.3 - ditto at night, showing destination of 'CITY'. - tram No. 4



1872i4 - close up of the mirror and light on the roof - right hand side of i2.



Note all lights illuminated in the night photo.



Destination Eaglehawk, page 44, notes tram 4 as being fitted with dash canopy lighting and zebra stripes in 1955. No mention of No. 7 being so fitted. For date of photograph, assumed early 1955 at this time (14/11/2001)



See Destination Eaglehawk

Inscriptions & markings

All stamped with black ink stamp " W.C. Meyer, Photographer, 333 Myers St. East Geelong, Phone 3289" and on rear of photos in dark blue ink, handwriting,

1872.1 - Night - with 'flash' photo.

1872.2 - Daylight

1872.3 - Night - with 'flash' photo. This tram has supplementary lights