Historical information

Photo shows Geelong No. 28 being towed out by the Scrubber tram after being sold. The trolley pole and front headlight have been removed. The tram car would have been jacked up and the body loaded onto a motor truck for transport, with the wheelset remaining to be scrapped. Photographer unknown.

Significance

Yields information about the Geelong tram depot and tram 28 being moved for disposal.

Physical description

Black and white photograph with notes on rear. Printed on Kodak paper. Two prints held.

Inscriptions & markings

In ink on the rear "car being towed out to the street by scrubber car", "12-1-56? according to Bob Lilburn, 22 last car to leave - 27/9/56"