Historical information

Black and white photograph showing a W2 class tram, climbing the Spencer St hill near Collins St. The tram has a war time white stripe on the rear cabin. Has the Victorian Railways Head Office and the Outward Parcels Office in the background. Also visible is the VR Spencer St yard clock.

Significance

Yields information about the W2 class trams and Spencer St station buildings in 1947

Physical description

Photograph with hand written notes on rear. Printed on Kodak Velox paper.

Inscriptions & markings

In pencil "Recent Melbourne about 47 in Mar or April" and the Ken Magor stamp.