Jan 2024, Melbourne, Vic

On the corner of Spencer & Flinders Streets in Melbourne, you’ll find this full-sized replica of the last W Class tram that was built at the Preston Tram Works for service in Bourke Street, in 1956. The work of David Michael Bell, it is a poignant reminder of another era.

Melbourne is proud of its tram history and so too is the city of Bendigo which has a tram workshop that repairs and restores heritage trams to their former glory for customers worldwide.  And the ‘Connies’, well that’s what we used to call the conductors.

https://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/raising-the-rattler-pole

https://www.bendigotramways.com/

And for those who haven’t experienced the rattle and jangle of the trams of yesteryear, the Melbourne City Circle Tram offers a free service. Further afield Bendigo’s Talking Tram is a delightful way to view this fine city.