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Photograph - BTPS construction of No. 7 road, Dave Macartney, 8/02/1985

  • Aerial view shows a set of train tracks with a switch or points that divides the main line into two. A car is parked to the left of the tracks.

    BTPS construction of No. 7 road

Historical information

Photograph of the construction of No. 7 road at the BTPS Depot, 8/2/1985. shows the points installed and some rail laid out pending bending. Photographed by Dave Macartney

Significance

Has a strong association with the completion of the track fan at the BTPS depot during 1985 and yields information about the method of construction.

Physical description

Black and White photograph with a plain back.

Inscriptions & markings

On rear in ink "No. 7 road takes shape. Within three weeks, the track was complete to the back wall of the shed, lifted and packed in use. Label "Photo Page 34 top Reduce to 5 1/2" x 2 7/8". and in bottom left hand corner "Photo Dave Macartney"
See April 1985 Trolley Wire

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