Historical information

Ron Bridger was an avid collector of items related to transport, predominately Trams. These items include newspaper cuttings, pamphlets, reports, timetables, fares prices plus special items relating to events. Items from Melbourne and regional Victoria, interstate - Adelaide and Sydney, plus overseas, make up this collection.

A discussion paper written by W J Kingsley, Head of Civil Engineering Department at Footscray Technical College. During 1076 he was overseas to study the developments in all forms of land-based passenger transport. He found the tramcar was enjoying a rebirth and a new name - LIGHT RAIL.
This paper goes into depth the various forms of transport and compares the efficiency of each. It provides a challenge for Australia to consider the benefits of Light Rail.

Physical description

Six sheets of A4 paper, printed on both sides - 12 page document. Paper titled "Light Rail - An overseas challenge for Australia"
Topic divided into sections: Introduction and Definition; The Private Motor Car; Gee-Whizz; Energy; Vehicles; Track; Overhead and Signalling; Standardization; Some Particular Applications of Real Note; Cost

Inscriptions & markings

Author W J Kingsley,