Tram No. 18

1913 – Built by Duncan and Fraser of Adelaide and delivered to Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust as tram No 63 in November of that year.

1920 – Taken over by Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board as No. 63, class H.

1921c – Air brakes fitted and Brill tip-over seats in the saloon replaced by longitudinal seats.

1931 – Sold to Electric Supply Co of Victoria. for use on the Ballarat tramway system as No. 18. Converted to an early form of one-man operation using barrier rails and aisles cut through end seats.

1934 – Ballarat tramway system taken over by the State Electricity Commission (SEC).

1935-1936 – Converted to final Ballarat form – waist level panels in drop ends, with closeable doors in each corner of the tramcar.

1949 – Repainted Mid Bristol Green and Ivory.

1956 to 1960 – Out of Service.

1964 – Decorated for the centenary of the Borough of Sebastopol and as the first Ballarat Christmas or Santa tram.

1971 – Acquired by the Borough of Sebastopol for static display.

1982 – Transferred to the BTPS/BTM on long term loan.

1985 – Re-entered service, repainted in early 1960’s colour scheme.

2012 – Wheels re-profiled by Yarra Trams at Preston Workshops.

2017-2018 – Tram repainted, truck overhauled and general repairs.