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Memorabilia - Sample of worn cable tram rope

  • Sample of worn cable tram rope

    Sample of worn cable tram rope

  • Sample of worn cable tram rope - end view

    Sample of worn cable tram rope - end view

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  • Sample of worn cable tram rope - engraved end 1

    Sample of worn cable tram rope - engraved end 1

  • Sample of worn cable tram rope - engraved end 2

    Sample of worn cable tram rope - engraved end 2

  • Sample of worn cable tram rope
  • Sample of worn cable tram rope - end view
  • Sample of worn cable tram rope - engraved end 1
  • Sample of worn cable tram rope - engraved end 2

Historical information

Section of worn cable tram wire rope. One of the two ferrules has been engraved with "243 Weeks 341591 Miles" and the other "ANTD 12 Weeks" - "ANTD" is thought to be an abbreviation for anticipated. On this basis, the cable rope lasted 20 times its expected life!

Significance

Demonstrates a worn cable tram wire rope that has been sampled and its use recorded.

Physical description

Section of worn Melbourne cable tram wire rope with engraved retaining brass ferrules on each end consisting of seven wound (12 wires) around a central fibre core.

Inscriptions & markings

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