Thread: 1890 Melbourne Tram

Hi Rob,

Thanks for your post. A fair bit of restoration work required on the cable car carriage. They got a good price for it.

thanks for all your information. An enjoyable part of doing these builds is learning the history.

Most appreciated.

Regards

Keith

There were horse drawn trams in Melbourne also.
Google "Horse drawn trams in Melbourne" to bring up some links.

Originally Posted by Chesand

There were horse drawn trams in Melbourne also.
Google "Horse drawn trams in Melbourne" to bring up some links.

Thanks Tom,

Interesting links

Regards

Keith

Hi all,

Have done a bit more on my tram. The framework beneath each end has been made out of aluminium. The entry ends and control cab base has been made out of Pine and MDF. Slow but I am happy with the progress

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Regards

Keith

Very interesting!
Love the metal base will be a lot stronger.
How thick is the wood base for the main platform?

Great job Keith have been enjoying the build so far

Originally Posted by htl

Very interesting!
Love the metal base will be a lot stronger.
How thick is the wood base for the main platform?

Thanks Bruce,

It's 6mm MDF. The "Channel iron" is made out of pine with the channel cut out on the table saw. Just for looks but also helps prevent some warping.

Regards

Keith

Hi All

Hope everyone has a fantastic Christmas and a safe New Year.

I have been working on the framework of my tram. It is slow work, however I have been really committed with my lawn bowls as well.

I am making sliding cavity doors for the end entry and exit.

The framework timber is pine that I have cut down to size on my table saw. The glass windows will have their own separate framework which will then be fitted into the tram frame.

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Keep Safe

Regards

Keith

Looking very well done you should be pleased .Merry Xmas to you and all forum members and a better New Year.
Cheers Peter

Yes Keith, a very Merry Christmas to you and Cathy.
The tram structure is starting to take great shape.
Cheers Peter

Originally Posted by crowie

Yes Keith, a very Merry Christmas to you and Cathy.
The tram structure is starting to take great shape.
Cheers Peter

All the best to you, Tracey and all your family.

Keith and Cathie

Great job as always Keith. Starting to take shape now. When I first looked the beams seemed to be bent but then I realised that it was the way I looked through my bi focals

A Merry Christmas from this chilly side of the world they do say we may have snow over the Christmas Holidays.

Also hope that you both have a prosperous New Year

Originally Posted by Dalboy

Great job as always Keith. Starting to take shape now. When I first looked the beams seemed to be bent but then I realised that it was the way I looked through my bi focals

A Merry Christmas from this chilly side of the world they do say we may have snow over the Christmas Holidays.

Also hope that you both have a prosperous New Year

All the best to you and all your family Derek.

Have a great Christmas.

Keith and Cathie

Happy New Year to everyone.

I have been doing a a bit of work on the tram. Making the windows.

I cut the frame to the width needed (to accommodate the internal and external cladding) and then cut a 3mm slot X 4mm deep to suit the glass I bought. I then cut the frame to required length and then a 45 degree mitre.
I have a glass cutting tool that I bought from the glass supplier (that is it sitting on the right hand side). It has a reservoir in the handle for mineral turps. That acts as a bit of a lubricant for the small cutting wheel in the tool when scoring the glass. I allowed 3mm on each side of the glass to sit inside the frame. It is important that you only do one score of the glass. The glass then breaks off easily. More than one score of the glass causes all types of problem and the glass won't crack off easily. Must wear Safety Glasses and Gloves.
Then glued up the frames with PVA glue with the glass in the frame grooves.
The windows are being held in position at the moment with small wedges. I have double glazed the windows at each entry end of the tram.

Regards

Keith

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