Photograph - Awaiting departure from Bourke St - cable trailer 601, c1939

Historical information

Photograph shows cable trailer 601 and grip car at the Bourke St terminus. The trams have the destination of Northcote. In the background is part of the MTOCo Head Office. Photo from the CB Thomas Collectioin, c1939. Trailer 601 was the last built cable trailer; built by the MMTB in 1923.

Significance

Yields information about the Bourke St terminus in 1939.

Physical description

Black and white photograph with notes on rear.

Inscriptions & markings

In ink "17" and "K McC"

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