Photograph - SW6 852 accident damage, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), c1965

Historical information

The photograph shows SW6 852 after an accident which has severely damaged the bumper bar. Photographed at Hawthorn Depot. Has a sign "Collision not to be touched", and adverts for Queen's Bridge Motors for Holden and ACL motor car parts. Showing route 27. Tram has not been fitted with marker lights - photo possibly early to mid 1960s when it was based at Hawthorn depot.

Significance

Yields information about the tram accident damage and tram 852

Physical description

Black and white photograph with a MMTB stamp and number on the rear.

Inscriptions & markings

MMTB Stamp and number "P2 5/1/472"

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