Historical information

Document - memo from Branch Tramways Superintendent to Acting Branch Manger, titled "Automatic Braking" - providing the history of the fitment of this system to tram 26 in Ballarat, placed in service 24/6/1948, experience, alternative recommendations, union complaints, arguments for and against, costs, and a summary. Dated 25/10/1948. See item 9894 for instructions and item 9892 for diagrams.

Significance

Demonstrates SECV document about the trialing of automatic braking systems on tram 26.

Physical description

Typed carbon copy - four Foolscap sheets.