Physical description
Newspaper clipping titled:
“Tramming it in comfort”
The Sun, 24/3/73
Photo and text of Melbourne’s newest tram
Equipped with stop lights and indicators. Melbourne’s newest tram made first appearance at Preston workshops. Orange undercoat. Wide gangways give tram a spacious look, brown padded seats for 48 people. Even heated. Will take another 5 years at present rate of production for 99 others. Transport minister, Wilcox, said can travel at 45 mph. Number of people travelling on trams has increased in the past six months.
