Significance
Yields information about damage to tramcars from the use of electrical braking., Yields information about damage to tramcars from the use of electrical braking.
Physical description
Memorandum on Electricity Supply Department letterhead, quarto paper typed, from Manager Ballarat to the Superintendent with a copy to the Depot Foreman, titled "Tramway - Motor Pinions". Concerned about recent damage to pinions, due to "unwarranted use of electrical means of braking". Should only be used in training, emergency. Examples of damaged pinions to be shown to motorman. Dated 22-8-1961
Signed H W Linaker
