Historical information

Night time flash-lit photograph showing three W class trams on number 1 road headed by SW6 918 with destination "Camberwell Jun" and no route number. On roads 2 to 7 are numerous Z class trams, most prominently Z 36 with destination "Camberwell Depot" and no route number. Camberwell Depot was allocated a full fleet of Z class trams during 1978-79 because it serviced the newly extended East Burwood line that opened in 1978.

Significance

Yields information about replacement of W class trams with Z class cars, and Camberwell Depot.

Physical description

Black and white print with note on rear.

Inscriptions & markings

In ink on rear: "M&MTB KS Kings 177-31 Copyright reserved. SW6 918 was the last Camberwell Depot 'green' tram to run on the Burke Road route, no. 72, and to return to Camberwell Depot. It is seen berthed on no. 1 road immediately after its return. Approx 1.05 am, Sunday, 5/8/79."