Historical information

Photo shows extensive track lights on the left side of the single-track Nicholson St East Coburg tram line with W2 class tram 473? inbound on route 1 just to the north of Grant St. This section of track was considered dangerous and to alleviate the problem of inbound or southbound tramcars not being visible well in advance to northbound motorists, the MMTB installed the track lights. The Chief Engineer at the 24/3/1960 meeting of the Board advised of the scheme that the track lights would be progressively switched on in advance of a southbound tram. The line was eventually duplicated in Dec. 1966.

The second photo shows the roadway prior to the installation of the overhead lights and a "Danger Oncoming trams" sign.
The third image shows W2 579 inbound in Nicholson St at Harding St. Shows the overhead lights and a passenger boarding the tram. Image dated 1-5-1965.

Significance

Yields information about a track lighting system to improve safety on a single line of tramway in East Coburg and the before situation.

Physical description

Black and white photo, plain back - set of 3

Inscriptions & markings

On rear of third image "Harding St 1-5-65"