Trams that got away

[Mal Rowe]

When the Ballarat trams closed down in 1971 tram museums, while sad at the closure were pleased to be able to save some of the trams.

Here is my pic of a couple of these trams that now are safely held elsewhere in Wendouree Pde. around 55 years ago

• 21 is back home in SA where it is part of the collection of the AETM at St Kilda.
• 17 is at Bylands in the care of the Tramway Museum Society of Victoria.

Mal Rowe - so pleased to have seen the Provincial Tramways in operation

[Mark Skinner]

Hi,

21 is externally distinguished by having five saloon windows, vs four for other single truckers. 

Having thus counted the rivets, I'll note that 21 also had two 65hp motors, meaning she could take off like a scalded cat.

Mark Skinner 

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[Mal Rowe]

On 17/12/2025 22:26, Richard Youl wrote:

Don’t forget 12 and 37 in Sydney 12 is operational ‘as is’ for special occasions while 37 has been overhauled for use anytime.

Here you go ...

Mal Rowe - reminiscing about weekends on the Provincial Tramways