Re: Re: Most beautiful tram in Australia - VR #51.jpg (TAN VR Tram Lines)

The picture of VR 51 was taken after it had been transferred from the Sandingham line (4' 8.5") and gauge converted for use on the broad gauge (5' 3") StKilda - Brighton Beach line. However, I believe that the cars were not used in service after transfer and sat out the back of the depot for most of the time until closure of the line.

The 'Railway Trams' were interesting in that the two isolated lines used different gauges. The StKilda line was constructed as broad gauge, I believe, with the idea of extending the service via the Flinders St - StKilda rail line. This never eventuated and the line was destined never to be connected into the nearby MMTB lines that it intersected near its St Kilda terminus.

Why the Sandringham line was standard gauge I am not sure- any suggestions from anyone?

Roy Winslow
Perth WA




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