Drawing - Linking Essendon Tram lines, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), 1926

Historical information

Set of three images of the track plans for the temporary connection between Haymarket (Flemington Road), Elizabeth St, Victoria St, and Swanston St to enable the transfer of electric trams between Essendon Depot and the workshops or other depots. From drawing P2466, dated 24-8-1926. Built during 1926. For details see the article by Mal Rowe "Linking up Melbourne's Electric Trams" in Bellcord No. 63, Sept. 2024.

Significance

Yields information about the temporary trackwork that was laid in Elizabeth St

Physical description

Set of three A4 sheets reproduced from photographs of the large format drawing P2466.

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