On 24/03/2013 7:41 AM, Paul Nicholson wrote:
>
> Today marks 45 years since a memorable TMSV tour to Bendigo.
>
> ...
>
> I am sure Mal will be able to add to the anniversary with the line up photo of the four Birneys?
>
Hi Paul,
Glad to oblige - I had to dig out the old negs and fire up the scanner.
Firstly the trip up, at Rupertswood Platform, just past Sunbury ...
http://tdu.to/55RM_Yarra_RupertswoodPlatform_24Mar1968.jpg
I recognise Peter Stoneham, Graeme Breydon and Len Millar on the rear platform of Yarra.
Secondly, the line up of the four operational Birney cars at the depot.
http://tdu.to/30-29-28-11_BendigoDepot_24Mar1968.jpg
Thirdly (testing the patience of the moderator!) No 15 at the back of the depot.
http://tdu.to/15_BendigoDepot_24Mar1968.jpg
None of us expected to ever see 15 run again ... and 27 was long gone!
Mal Rowe - still admiring the work of the Bendigo Tramways