Gee, this brings back memories. I went to Preston Girls High School between 1970 and 1975. While I caught the old route 88 from Northcote Town Hall ( 88 went up to the end of the line back then, while 86, stopped at Bell St )...my friends who lived along St George's Road, would catch that No 9, up and over the hump and change to an 88 .
I used to like it when the old vintage trams used to go over the `hump' and when those tin walls weren't on the side. That used to be quite a sight to see.
Thanks for another interesting infrastructure video! In the US we call the rails between the running rails "guard rails." They are put on bridges so that if there is a derailment it is less likely that the train will take a header off the bridge. On at least one of the bridge approaches there is a nice view of the "girder rail" normally used when the track is embedded in pavement. It has a built-in flangeway. On the bridge itself it looks like regular T-rail is used. Cheers from Wisconsin.
With the Skyrail now going in at Preston and going up and over Oakover rd starting from just north of The Hump,i wonder would they have given thought to extending it south to actually go over the tram line as well and having the tram line running at ground level instead and getting rid of it altogether.
I remember that the Hump was a single line with a traffic signal for trams to stop or proceed either direction. No, 9 route or route 39 Thornbury Miller street? I used to take my dog for a walk and watch trams & trains on the Hump for blast back then in peak hour mobile phones you tube uploads weren't born then. And no mobile phones or you tube, drones etc.! And the site which it's on near the train tracks was an 44 Gallon drum site back then in the 70-80's when I remember. And before that circa era railway siding with an tram going over the hump you will see partial of the Preston w/shops.
People did tell me about the single track. Like you said people either didn't have the media or couldn't be bothered recording back in those days. That's why I'm doing it now.
I always wondered about this bridge/hump, maybe if they ever extend the proposed elevated rail section further south then they will move the tram to ground level
It's used onna daily basis and is also am important diversion for the 86. The cars parked there are employee cars. The track for the delivery ramp is only cleared when a tram arrives
@@Schony747 it was still single track back then. Recall the signal on the post there too along with the tram stop shelter. Mother in law lived opposite.
@@Schony747 from memory on the road way just passed the tram shelter which was outside the now martial arts studio on the corner of High St heading toward the hump
Does anyone else remember Malcolm running his own tram over the hump? Great film.
Classic film!
Sure do I got the DVD of it & yes it still a classic film
I used to go to Preston Depot: delivering tram spare parts. The hump was filmed in a scene near the end of the comedy movie Malcolm with Colin Friels
what a great movie it is too!
Gee, this brings back memories. I went to Preston Girls High School between 1970 and 1975. While I caught the old route 88 from Northcote Town Hall ( 88 went up to the end of the line back then, while 86, stopped at Bell St )...my friends who lived along St George's Road, would catch that No 9, up and over the hump and change to an 88 .
Yes there's always interesting stories and memories when I produce a video like this. Thanks for looking.
I used to like it when the old vintage trams used to go over the `hump' and when those tin walls weren't on the side. That used to be quite a sight to see.
When the W ran the Northcote number 9 over the Hump from Collins St and St Georges Road.
Thanks for another interesting infrastructure video! In the US we call the rails between the running rails "guard rails." They are put on bridges so that if there is a derailment it is less likely that the train will take a header off the bridge. On at least one of the bridge approaches there is a nice view of the "girder rail" normally used when the track is embedded in pavement. It has a built-in flangeway. On the bridge itself it looks like regular T-rail is used. Cheers from Wisconsin.
That's another term that I forgot to put in the presentation. As mentioned check rail is the common term in Australia
Called "check rails" in Australia. Used on sharp curved track as well as bridges.
@@Schony747 Best to stick with the Australian terminology.
You will notice the term “to the city” , this is our term for “Downtown” as you would say in the states. Cheers.
@@jimcrawford5039 Then the correct term shall hitherto be "To The City!"
With the Skyrail now going in at Preston and going up and over Oakover rd starting from just north of The Hump,i wonder would they have given thought to extending it south to actually go over the tram line as well and having the tram line running at ground level instead and getting rid of it altogether.
Thanks for that Schony. Ah the complexities of the Melbourne tram system. I had to back track a couple of times but I got it finally.
The system does have some quirkiness but that just makes it more unique. Thanks for looking.
I remember that the Hump was a single line with a traffic signal for trams to stop
or proceed either direction. No, 9 route or route 39 Thornbury Miller street? I used to take my dog for a walk and watch trams & trains on the Hump for blast back then in peak hour mobile phones you tube uploads weren't born then. And no mobile phones or you tube, drones etc.!
And the site which it's on near the train tracks was an 44 Gallon drum site back then in the 70-80's when I remember. And before that circa era railway siding with an tram going over the hump you will see partial of the Preston w/shops.
People did tell me about the single track. Like you said people either didn't have the media or couldn't be bothered recording back in those days. That's why I'm doing it now.
The Hump was more humpy back then, they rebuilt it with a more gradual incline.
Excellent video 👍
Thanks for your first contribution on 2021 😀😀
@@Schony747 👍
Another great vid. Schony.
Thanks Jim 😁😁
I always wondered about this bridge/hump, maybe if they ever extend the proposed elevated rail section further south then they will move the tram to ground level
It was forward planning back in the day and is still useful nearly 100 years on!
Hey Schony ...enjoyed the ride.
Thanks Man 😁😁
Nice trams, bro!
Yes very sleek and modern. Thanks for watching
When are you going to do another drivers view video
I noticed a heap of cars parked on the tracks. Is that section not used anymore?
It's used onna daily basis and is also am important diversion for the 86. The cars parked there are employee cars. The track for the delivery ramp is only cleared when a tram arrives
I watched this and the youtuber "is1943" 1988 version of this well, it's changed alot from the ole W8's woodies...
Things have changed just a bit over the years!
Ah travelling over the hump in the 80's on the Route 9 Thornbury tram that terminated at High St.
Yes and the crossover is still there but rarely used these days.
@@Schony747 it was still single track back then. Recall the signal on the post there too along with the tram stop shelter. Mother in law lived opposite.
I don't know about the signal. Which end?
@@Schony747 from memory on the road way just passed the tram shelter which was outside the now martial arts studio on the corner of High St heading toward the hump
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13:42 i have no words ...
Don't like the cherry red???
I remember it being single track.
It's a much better set-up these days.
Thanks for having a look.
it´s a bridge for trams !
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