Re: Melbourne tramway overhead

[David Langley <del@ancc.com.au>]

David McLoughlin wrote:

> John Wayman wrote:
> >
> > The route 70 line passes the former Hawthorn Depot that houses a number of
> > preserved cars. Also, the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant may use this route,
> > especially with the sidings at the Tennis Centre,
>
> You prompt me to ask:  To whom do the restaurant trams belong? A
> restaurant company? But who drives them? Southbank crew? They obviously
> operate over the tracks of both Yarra and Swanston trams. Does anyone
> know what kind of arrangement allows this?

I understand that the tracks are leased from the govt. not owned by the various
coys. Or at least that is what I think I read in a press release reporting.

David Langley.