Hey all,
Mal just curious what are the numbers of the Z wrecks at
Newport? From memory 17,43,53,55,101,103 &107 have all visited there.

On Friday, 3 July 2020 09:51:59 UTC+10, Mal Rowe wrote:
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> On 02/07/2020 19:35, 'Richard Youl' via TramsDownUnder wrote:

> > I daresay that Yarra wasted no time getting rid of the Z1s from all

> their depots although I don’t know if any linger at Preston workshops but

> are sure to be resisting any attempt to allow any to run any on tours.

>

> There is one Z2 (101) at Newport, allocated to Melbourne Tram Museum.

>

> There are no other Z1 or Z2s anywhere except for three wrecks at Newport.

>

> > It is fine that the disposal of the surplus Ws is being handled

> efficiently. It would be even better if each was required to have a roof

> installed over it within six months of acquisition. Unfortunately I think

> few people realise how fragile roofs are without regular paint application

> when left out in the weather.

>

> That's exactly the advice given to recipients and they are required to

> sign off on appropriate protection as part of the deal.

>

> Some are doing that very well already, while others seem to be lagging.

>

> Mal Rowe - being realistic that not all will survive long

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