Physical description

Set of two documents issued by M>Tram, about the launch of the D class trams in 2004, with M>Tram and M>Moving Melbourne and Siemens logos.



.1. - Two sheet printed in colour on white paper, technical pamphlet titled "Siemens - New trams - Technical Specifications", giving technical details of the D class three section and five section trams, numbers delivery, dimensions, capacity, speed, motors, wheels, floor height, used life and delivery timing. Details the construction of the tram, traction / wheel power supplies, control equipment and features of the tram.



.2 - Two sheet Press or media release titled "Minister launches the longest tram in the southern hemisphere", dated 3/3/2004, about the Minister for Transport, Peter Batchelor, launching the new D2 tram. Gives details of the trams, their deployment, and order details. Quotes Bernie Carolan as the M>Tram Managing Director.

The bottom of the sheet notes that Receivers and Managers had been appointed to the former National Express Companies.