Weston Langford Railway Photography

Documenting railways and related infrastructure since 1960

114537: Burwood Highway at Finch Street Down Crew Training Car Y 469

114537: Burwood Highway at Finch Street Down Crew Training Car Y 469

Date Taken: 16 June 1981

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Country: Australia. State/Region: Victoria.

Melbourne Tramway's Y Class car, a prototype excursion car, was the only example of its type. It had features of the American "Peter Witt" design dating from 1915 and was the first Australian tram to adopt these features. It is now located at the Hawthorn Tramway Museum.