Historical information

Photograph of U206 in Mount Alexander Road, with the NMETL brick powerhouse behind. The driver is hopping off the tram (to attend points) while the conductor is on the rear platform. Note the drop bars rather than folding gates as on other cars. The Cooling tower is not in the photo, indicating it has been demolished. The Power Station was demolished in 1925 (check). In the background is the St Georges Anglican church which was built during 1925. Sun angle - possibly winter.

Significance

Yields information about Essendon depot and tram U 206, 1925.

Physical description

Black and White Copy Negative Photograph and print with details on the rear.

Inscriptions & markings

In ink on the rear "MMTB U class 206 ex North Melbourne Electric Tramways (Essendon), outside depot in Mt Alexander Road, Ascot Vale, called Essendon, 1925. The brick building was pulled down a few years ago for a modern layout. See April Tram Tracks." Has both the Ken Magor stamp and Wal Jack stamp with "T70" written in.