Re: [Vic] M>Tram Launch (Full Report & Photos)

["Mike Alexander" <malex@bigfoot.com>]

Just out of interest, here's Z3.185 in the original yellow livery:

http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Hangar/1602/MEL185.jpg
(Thanks Clive)


Regards,

Mike Alexander
(malex @ bigfoot com)

"Andy B (Temporary)" <laurelb@dingoblue.net.au> wrote in message
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> Afternoon all.
>
> Last night (27/3/01) a staff launch was held at Malvern Depot for the
> refurbished M>Tram.  About 50 or so employees attended, mainly tramways
> staff.
>
> Z3.185 was the tram on show, and the new livery and detailing is quite
> attractive, certainly a lot better than the refurbished trains.
>
> The first few trams will be named, Z3.185 being "Ron Barassi".
>
> The outside livery is green, white, yellow and blue, with M>, M>Tram and
> Moving Melbourne written along the sides.  A plaque on each side also says
> "Ron Barassi".
>
> The interior is white, with grey floors.  Seats are a nice green colour,
and
> detailing inside the tram is blue and yellow.  New blinds have been
> installed (see through black material).
>
> The old destination has been retained, and no driver modifications have
been
> made (with the exception of the driver seat re-upholstered).
>
> Photos from the launch can be found at:
>
> http://members.optushome.com.au/gunzel0/mtram/
>
> As usual all photos are copyright and may not be used for commercial
> purposes without permission.
>
> I know Chris Gordon, Simon McArdle and Gareth Lumsden have attended the
> media launch in the city this morning, they may have more information and
> photographs.
>
>
> Andy B.
> gunzel0@hotmail.com
>
>
>
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