Sign, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Tramcar number 254", 1924

Historical information

Used by the MMTB to indicate to conductors and inspectors, the tramcar number. Placed on the driver's bulkhead, facing into the tram with one at either end of the tram. The tram body was built by James Moore of South Melbourne entering service in 9/1924. It was sold in 1979.

Significance

Demonstrates the method of advising crews the tramcar number internally.

Physical description

Aluminium sheet rectangular, with screw holes in each corner painted with numbers, 2, 5 & 4.

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