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Functional object - Round tramway ground indicator roadway stud, BB SW Stainless

Round tramway ground indicator roadway stud

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Round tramway ground indicator roadway stud - close up of manufacturer's stamp

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Round tramway ground indicator roadway stud - underside

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Historical information

Used by Melbourne tramways to assist tram drivers in driving through critical areas, such as providing clearance marks at turnouts, cross-overs, and stopping points. See item 1188 for a guidebook.

Significance

Demonstrates the method of providing road marking systems to drivers.

Physical description

Stainless steel object round shape with a machine punched and formed prong to enable it to be placed and secured into the ground. Item has been used and has bitumen road materials attached to it. Has the stamp of BBSW stainless manufacturers stamp and patent number.

Subjects

Identifier

6978

Production methods

Mass produce

Materials

stainless steel

Measurements

Length: 103 millimetres, Width: 103 millimetres, Height: 48 millimetres

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Victorian Collections

https://victoriancollections.net.au/items/650ce9c1e761dd6ee177cac9

Accessed 23 December 2024

This record was last updated one year ago

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