Historical information

The photo shows VR.1 (Second Fleet) with a “St. Kilda” destination sign, likely travelling from Brighton Beach. This tram entered service in 1907, built to replace the First VR Fleet that were destroyed by fire in the same year. They were nearly identical to the First Fleet (using parts salvaged from those) except for the provision of windshields.

Significance

Yields information about Second VR Fleet used on the St Kilda-Brighton Beach line.

Physical description

Black and white photo.

Inscriptions & markings

”THE TRAMWAY MUSEUM SOCIETY OF VICTORIA LIMITED” stamp and “Print from R.H. Prentice Negative – August 1980. (Original from L. Marshall Wood Collection)” printed text on reverse.