Photograph - Cable tram delay - Foden Steam wagon, The Argus, 31/10/1922

Historical information

Photograph shows a Foden Steam wagon with a broken front axle delaying cable tram services in Victoria Parade on 31/10/1922. The photo shows the inflexible nature of the cable tram, it could not reverse to a nearby crossover and use the other track. Photo by the The Argus, published on page 9 1/11/1922.

Significance

Demonstrates a cable tram delay through a broken down steam wagon.

Physical description

Black and white photograph with notes on rear.

Inscriptions & markings

In ink "11" and "K McC"

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