Historical information

Photograph of Bendigo sprinkler or scrubber tram taken at the depot. Shows the equipment provided on the tram and the lights for night working. The tram was replaced in 1954 by cross bench tram No. 17, converted for this purpose.
One of a series of 7 photos (items 9108 to 9114) possibly taken at the time of the SEC takeover in 1934 to illustrate the type of tram that was being used at Bendigo. Possibly an SEC report photo. Based on the book Destination Eaglehawk, most likely from the Basil Miller collection.

Significance

Yields information about Bendigo scrubber of sprinkler tram during the early 1930s.

Physical description

Photograph, black and white with notes on rear.

Inscriptions & markings

In ink on rear "Scrubber car and water tank (as at present 1947)", and Ken Magor stamp.