Do you think Melbourne should bring them back?
this post was submitted on 07 Sep 2023
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Given how large a tram network is, wouldn't the goods being delivered need to be trucked to a depot, transferred onto a tram, then taken to the final destination? Why not just have a delivery truck?
I'm struggling to see the advantage myself.
A vehicle movement is a vehicle movement though, there's still the same amount of traffic. And with the increasing number of electric trucks around, I think buying an EV truck would be far easier.
These trams were used to transport parts primarily from Preston Depot where they were made to other depots. They doubled as billboards/advertising.
OK, that makes sense.