Historical information

Geelong Tramcar No. 18, freshly painted, in Corio Tce. with Strachan & Co's wool store in the background. The car has been converted for one-man operation but retains the MESCo's double lineouts that were replaced by single yellow lines in the 1940s. Photo dated 15/6/1939. See also Item 9230.

Significance

Yields information about the conversion of a Pengelly tram in Geelong to One-manj operation.

Physical description

Black and white print on paper with notes on rear. Second copy printed on Velox paper. Two copies held.

Inscriptions & markings

No. 1 inside a circle and 13-8 printed on the reverse in ink. GSR710/13/1/8 printed on the reverse in pencil. On second copy "1a Converted Pengelly: and date stamp of 17 June 1939." A second note "Pengelly (converted) tram - 15-6-39"