Built in 1917 by Duncan and Fraser for the Footscray Tramways Trust, but delivered to the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board who had taken over the Trust. The car was classed “M” 189 by the Board. Purchased by the SEC in 1935. In 1971 this car was acquired by the Hamilton Pastoral Museum and held by them until procured by the Society in 1977.
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MUSEUM STATUS
Operational vehicle, general use in museum service.
History
1917 – Built for the Hawthorn Tramways Trust (was to be tram No. 39), but placed in storage due to WW1 and lack of mechanical and electrical components?
1918 – Sold to Footscray Tramways Trust (then under construction).
1920 – Taken over by Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board and No. 189, class M, and began its operating life. Used as a freight car from 30/6/30.
1935 – Sold to the State Electricity Commission of Victoria for use on the Ballarat tramway system as No. 33 and converted to final Ballarat form – waist level panels in drop ends, with closeable door in each corner of the tramcar.
1971 – Acquired by the Hamilton Pastoral Museum.
1977 – Acquired by the BTPS.
Historical Significance
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HISTORIC
One of a number of this type of tram still in working order in Victorian museums. Nos. 32 and 33 have different electrical equipment to other trams of the ex MMTB M class trams.
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conservation plan
Retain in the final SEC colour scheme with Twin lakes sign and marker lights.
Technical Details
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TYPE
Single truck, drop ends, open California combination
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WHEELBASE
7' 6" (2.29m)
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LENGTH
32' 10" (10.01m)
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WIDTH
8' 11" (2.72m)
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APPROXIMATE MASS
12 tons (12.2 tonnes)
