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MMTB 648

Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board # 648 Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board # 648 Ryan Blake Photo

Description

Melbourne and Metropolitan Tram Board type W-2 street car.

History 

Tram: W2.648
In Service: Wednesday, 17th December 1930
Current Status: Sold
Operator: MMTB
Allocated Depot:  
Withdrawn: Wednesday, 11th May 1983 (America)
Livery: MMTB Green and Cream

Tram (as they are known in Australia)  #648 was brought to the United States in 1983, and was a part of the Trolley Festival operated in San Francisco. After several summers of successful operation in San Francisco, the car was sold to the Western Railway Museum.  

  • Owners: Melbourne and Metropolitan Tram
  • Current Condition: Operational and complete. Good condition.
  • Proposed Future Treatment: Maintain in kind.
  • Date Last Modified: Monday, 04 July 2005

Hours

Year Round
Saturdays & Sundays
10:30 am – 5:00 pm


Summer Hours (May 27 - September 1)
Thursdays (Interurban Train Rides)
10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Fridays (Guided Walking Tours Only)
10:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Hours may vary at any time due to weather and/or the availability of our volunteers.


Closed Holidays
Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve, New Years Day

Museum Location

5848 State Highway 12
Suisun City, CA 94585

(707) 374-2978

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