Below is a video tribute to our tram conductors who at the decision of government were abolished.
There is good footage and history as well as humour and a little over half-way, one of the "connies" decided to do a full-frontal.
It should be pointed out that he kept his ticket bag on at all times.
And his hat.
Bring Back Our Connies
They may be returning in 2010, albiet in a limited number. We Melbournians loved our "connies" and want them back.
5 comments:
I like the heritage look of that tram.
Sydney - City and Suburbs
Hey, what time does the next tram arrive? I think I'll miss that one! Fun and colorful photo! I'm auto-posting during the next few days ....
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Great clip! I hope they do make a come-back!
Melbourne made a good decision when deciding to retain trams. I surely wish Sydney had decided the same way. Although, I guess your streets are wider and flater than many of ours ... but still ...
Thanks for the comments.
J Bar - I agree, it gives them an "olde worlde" look and fits in well with the charm of Melbourne.
Leif - Thanks, I think they had fun making it (the video) too. Auto-posting? Enjoy your holidays.
Cheryl - Thanks, glad you liked it. I hope they come back too.
Julie - I'm very glad our trams were kept too. Melbourne was built on a grid, so it's easy. In the words of John Batman - "This is the place for a village." Funny thing - he was from NSW.
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