Historical information

Photograph of a grip man in MMTB Uniform, possibly cap badge 305, standing at one end of the dummy or grip car while the trailer is being reversed behind. Not enough detail to identify the location. The tram has the destination of Nicholson St. The gripman is wearing gloves. The photo is likely taken in 1940 just before closure by a newspaper photographer.

Significance

Yields information about uniforms worn by gripmen c1940 and the front of a grip car.

Physical description

Mounted photograph onto a heavy cardboard backing.