Historical information

Photograph shows a former Melbourne cable tram dummy or grip car placed on the ground without its wheels and in use as a shelter, near the Eaglehawk tram terminus, Feb. 1941. Photo by Ken Train.

Significance

Demonstrates the use of former Melbourne cable tram dummy or grip cars as a low cost shelter.

Physical description

Photograph - black and white with typed notes on rear.

Inscriptions & markings

9/2 4I. Old cable tram dummy, near Eaglehawk tram terminus, Bendigo." Ken Magor stamp with "per K Train".