Route 109 Extension

2nd May 2003

Opening Day, 1 year, 2 weeks after the track works were first started.

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Horse Tram 263 arrives early at the new terminus
Horse Tram 263 at the new terminus
Yarra Trams employee and "family" stand guard at the Nelson Rd down stop.
Finishing touches still being applied to the Nelson Rd up stop.
"Father, son and duck" wait for the tram at Nelson Rd. Note the provision of only a single seat.
C.3001 heads up the hill towards Nelson Rd and the new terminus
C.3001, with the Premier and Minister for Transport on board, head to the new terminus for the opening ceremony
C.3001 waits for the Nelson Rd lights to change. No priority for trams, even when the Premier is aboard
Horse Tram 263 passes C.3001
A gaggle of gunzels record the arrival of C.3001
C.3001 arrives at the new terminus
C.3001 has arrived at the new terminus, showing BOX HILL VIA CITY as its destination
C.3001 at the new terminus
Premier of Victoria, Steve Bracks speaks at the opening.
A "family with pram" waits patiently at the down kerb-side stop east of Hotham St
The down kerb-side stop at Balboa St.
Tram Finder system installed at the Wellesley St stop.

All photos copyright Malcolm Miles. Comments and corrections welcome.