Historical information

In 1890 Bendigo's first tramway battery-electric carriages operated between Sanhurst and Eaglehawk.

In 1892 Battery-electrics were replaced by steam tram cars on the Bendigo Railway Station track to Eaglehawk.

In 1903 Electric traction overhead was inaugurated extending to Quarry Hill, Golden Square and Lake Weeroona.

In 1913 Open cross-seat cars added for the service Quarry Hill to Eaglehawk.

In 1945 Traction bogie cars replaced older cars.

In 1947 Birney safety cars (dead man controllers) replaced older cars

Physical description

Brochure, a "Welcome to Bendigo, and "Evolution of Bendigo Tramways."
8668.1 Brochure is titled "Welcome to Bendigo," on the front a photo of Charing Cross and Trams, also the Bendigo City Coat of Arms. Inside two pages and descriptions of six tram showing the "Evolution of Bendigo tramways." On the rear is a map of the tramways and places of interest to visit. The brochure was "Printed for the preservation committee in co-operation with the Royal Historical Society of Victoria (Bendigo and District Branch) All donations for a preservation fund."