Historical information

Booklet titled - "Instructions to Motormen and Conducotrs of Efficient Operation of Tramcars and Tramcar Equipments", published in 1920 by the MMTB Eastern Systems (Hawthorn, Kew and Malvern depots) about the operation of tramcar controllers, speeds, cost of power, stopping times, brakes, delays, and a table showing where tramcars should be operated in series on down grades and where to coast. All to save power. Has the logo of the printer on the back page.

Significance

Demonstrates a MMTB publication of 1920 advising crew in tramcar operation and how to save electrical power.

Physical description

Booklet - 20 pages + blue cover, centre stapled.