Photograph - Shunting cable trailer 8 at Spencer St, H Smith, c1926

Historical information

Photograph shows John Stephenson trailer car No. 8 being hand shunted by the conductor in Spencer St at the Richmond line city terminus, c1926. The tram has the destination of Spencer St. In the background is a galvanised sheet-clad shed, a horse-drawn cart and a number of pedestrians. The gripman is standing by the dummy to couple the trams. Photo by H Smith.

Significance

Yields information about the shunting of trams in Spencer St on the Richmond line.

Physical description

Black and white photograph with notes on rear.

Inscriptions & markings

In ink "6" and "K McC"

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