Negative - MMTB X 218 and W2 345 Elsternwick, Hugh Ballment, mid 1950s

Historical information

The photograph shows X class tram Birney No. 218 and W2 class No. 345 at Elsternwick Station in Glen Huntly Road. Tram 345 is running a route 4D to the city, while 218 is reversing for its next run to Point Ormond. In the background is another W2, the level crossing signal box and the railway square overhead. The cross over can be seen in the bottom area of the photo. Photo possibly mid-1950s.

Significance

Yields information about the use of X class on the Point Ormond service and the terminus at Elsternwick station and route 4D trams.

Physical description

Negative - 127 film black and white.

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