Photograph - MESCo Geelong 11 front view, Melbourne Electric Supply Co. (MESCo), 1914?

Historical information

Photograph shows MESCo Geelong tram No. 11 after conversion from trailer No. 1 to an electric tram during 1913 and 1914 (See Trolley Wire, April 1976, Keith Kings). The tram has the destination of Newtown. Based on the inscription, Rolling Stock Superintendent Rogers is showing the expanse between the controller handle and the hand brake wheel. The tram was withdrawn during 1928.

Significance

Yields information about MESCo tram 11 after its conversion from a trailer to an electric tram.

Physical description

Black and white photograph with hand written notes on the rear.

Inscriptions & markings

In pencil "Converted tram front view, R S Supt. Rogers"

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