Physical description

Newspaper clipping titled:



“100 miles by tram” – “Party rode through the night”

Diamond Valley News – Tues January 13, 1970

Photo and text of tram # 469, hired by Diamond Valley Miniature railway club, Brunswick depot, Mont Albert terminus,

Special tram #469 pulled out of Brunswick depot at 11:00PM on Friday 9 January 1970 on a 100-mile trip. Returned at 10:00AM on Saturday

Hired by Diamond Valley Miniature railway club for a social trip, club organiser John Murdoch is a tram driver, drove tram through suburbs.

Tram 469 is an American-style body in which driver isn't partitioned from the passengers.

Used to carry tourists in 19430's.

Tram has been used by confectionary company for its "little box of chocolates" ad on TV.

Tram stopped at Mont Albert terminus where group held a birthday party for a member.