Historical information

Book - - the history of the Brighton Electric Line by Leon Marshall-Wood, published 1966, 3rd edition revised and enlarged. Gives a brief history of the electric tramway operated by the Victorian Railways between St. Kilda Station and the Brighton Beach railway station, that commenced operation in 1905. Also a short history of the Sandringham - Black Rock - Beaumaris - Cheltenham tram electric and horse tram lines. Includes maps, rolling stock and ticket notes. Published by Traction Publications. Has details of the AETA on the back cover and listing of some publications.
See Reg Item 2062 for the 1st edition and 3400 for the second edition.

Significance

Yields information about the Victorian Railways Melbourne tramways or street railways.

Physical description

Book - 40 pages including card covers