Significance

Has strong association with the event of laying the track across Wendouree Parade during Nov. 1975, an essential task to enable the re-opening of the tramway by the BTPS.

Physical description

Black and white photograph of rails being laid to cross Wendouree Parade to access the new BTPS depot access track. Excavation done. Date of photographs late November 1974. Depot Junction in background. BTPS Annual report states that site work began 22/11/1974. Has date stamp of "8.1.75" on rear of photograph.



.1 - prior to first main curve rail being positioned using a crane.

.2 - after first curved rail laid - see also Reg Item 1633.



See also Reg Item 1633 for another photograph on the same day.