Photograph - SECV Geelong - ex MMTB tram 118 being unloaded at Geelong, 14/01/1947

Historical information

Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details.
Photo of MMTB Maximum Traction Car No. 118 being unloaded in Corio Terrace 14 Jan 1947. Tramcar became No. 31. Tram is on jacks, with one set of bogies under the tram. Has a number of wood blocks lying alongside. Tram 118 has the wartime white stripes on the tram. No destination box or route number box, windows lowered and trolley poles removed. Tram No. 26 is behind with a destination of Newtown. No details on photographer.

Significance

Yields information about the delivery of the first bogie tram Geelong.

Physical description

Black and white photograph with a plain back.

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