Drawing, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "MMTB Underground Tram Routes", c1962

Physical description

Set of three drawings from a set of 8 showing proposals for undergrounding tramways in the central part of the city - c1970. Models and other drawings have featured in the MMTB Annual Reports of the time.



.1 - Figure 6 - Circular tunnel 16ft internal dia with Australian Railways Ultimate Maximum Rolling Stock Outline, 1963. Shows profiles of a Harris Blue Train, Class M, and a class W4 tram. Two copies held.



.2 - Figure 7 - as for figure 6 but with a MMTB rear entrance Leyland Double deck bus body shown.



.3 - Figure 8 - Underground tram routes - proposed basic arrangement at street intersection, typical cross sections - two copies held, one copy has been trimmed width wise.



See also Reg Item 3069 and 409 for other references.

Inscriptions & markings

In the top right hand corner of each drawing is "Graeme Breydon, 204 Carlisle St, Balaclava 3183 Tel 94 2886"

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