Updated: 06 August 2008

July 2008

The Depot allocation plate and end identification plates have been fitted to the tram.  Other work to be completed includes the fitment of side destination boxes and spring post extension stays.

February 2008

2 views - courtesy Mal Rowe - of 675 in front of the Bendigo Tramways Heritage Tram Workshop.

January 2008

675 moves under its own power for the first time.  View the events by clicking on the clip from YouTube.  The viewer may take a minute or two to download.

Restoration progress to January 2008.

A pictorial summary of the stages in the restoration of #0675 .

Builder:

Meadowbank Manufacturing Company, Sydney, New South Wales (1904) for the New South Wales Government Tramways.

Technical Information:

Trucks - Brill 21E.  Motors - 2 X 48 hp GE67.  Braking - hand brakes and Newell's magnetic track brakes.  Weight - 11.4 tonnes.  Length - 29 feet 2 inches.

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