Physical description

Press Release - 12 A4 photocopied pages, stapled in top left hand corner, titled "National Trust media release - Independent report favours retention of W-class trams", dated 18/8/1993. Press release supports the retention of W class trams over Z class trams, references a report by Ove-Arup and Cam Com. Provides quotes from Simon Molesworth, Chairman of the Trust's W Class Tram committee, Don Gibson.



Provides copy of Report - looks at cost of maintaining and operating W and Z class trams. No reference to other types of trams.



Gives history of the trams, notes withdrawal from service, spare parts, storage in North Melbourne.



No mention of low floor trams or disability access.

Inscriptions & markings

In top Right hand corner in ink "KS 9-9-93"