I used this line in 1958/59. What changes there are: 1. No Citylink overpasses then. 2. The bridge over Racecourse Road for stock going from the railway to the saleyards is gone. 3. The then separate tram and motor traffic bridges over the Maribyrnong are now combined, isolating The Anglers pub from passing trade. It is a fascinating trip. Errol Street is well worth browsing, as is Racecourse Road near Flemington station, and Union Road.
Thanks. You will find the other Melbourne tram rides I have already published using this link, I hope th-cam.com/play/PLLtOIHp49XNAm1qAXx3Oc73LehZsggS3t.html
Great Video. That's one of a few tram routes that i did not take a ride on live. When we visit the Melbourne Show we used the train. What is in the box on the roof of the Z Class trams?
Peter Leidgen Maybe there is too much air con these days. No matter what summer months I come to Melbourne, I will freeze. Only 21° today, less on the last two days.
Tram noise is louder on the sections of track set in concrete. They are now using bitumen when renewing tracks instead of concrete which makes the sound from passing trams much quieter. You can hear the difference at the start of the video at 0.28 when the tram travels briefly on a bitumen section of track.
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I used this line in 1958/59. What changes there are:
1. No Citylink overpasses then.
2. The bridge over Racecourse Road for stock going from the railway to the saleyards is gone.
3. The then separate tram and motor traffic bridges over the Maribyrnong are now combined, isolating The Anglers pub from passing trade.
It is a fascinating trip. Errol Street is well worth browsing, as is Racecourse Road near Flemington station, and Union Road.
I've ridden the 57 too many times to recount! That and the 82.
I don’t think you would have ridden it much last week, not without a ferry along the way…
@@tressteleg1 Just like 74'
Yes 😥
great video Trestle, thanks for your work.
J Mac Thanks. Im actually in Melbourne at the moment taking another supply of scenes for later in the year 😊
Great video! Enjoyed the ride along!
Thank you.for this video and for your comments. It was a nice tram cab ride in a pleasant day.
😊👍
good on you for recording and uploading
Thanks. You will find the other Melbourne tram rides I have already published using this link, I hope th-cam.com/play/PLLtOIHp49XNAm1qAXx3Oc73LehZsggS3t.html
Great video tram 57 to city
Great Video. That's one of a few tram routes that i did not take a ride on live. When we visit the Melbourne Show we used the train. What is in the box on the roof of the Z Class trams?
I'm going to guess it's the a/c box.
Peter Leidgen It is probably the air conditioner for the driver. The passengers just suffer the heat.
@@tressteleg1 In the old days we had no a/c😉
And about hot. We have now in Germany winter but with 15 to 20 grads plus it fells like spring🙂
Peter Leidgen Maybe there is too much air con these days.
No matter what summer months I come to Melbourne, I will freeze. Only 21° today, less on the last two days.
@@tressteleg1 And that in summer🙄
Great video. Why have so many Stops been eliminated?
Probably to save money on the number of raised stops they have to build.
Looking at the locations I’d say it’s a safety reason. Potential conflict between cars and pedestrians.
When was this filmed?
A couple of years ago it was filmed. I can’t remember exactly when, I usually put the date right near the start of the video.
i hope i can took route 57 to met my mom another friend soon
I hope I can ride it too before summer ends!
Brilliant Video I’m asking you that you told me last month about New Reservoir Station that you film end of February this month is that right?
Well I am in Melbourne now so will take a look at the project while here. I don’t yet know if my driver has videoed it yet.
tressteleg1 Ok thank you for that😀
Spent alot of time stuck behind these trams on Maribynong Road.
If you think you will be better off with buses, go driving around Sydney!
Jesus! Trams are so loud!
But the sound of Melbourne and a reason why the people say Melbourne is the most best city to live on👍😀
Seems like you have never been on a typical bus.
Tram noise is louder on the sections of track set in concrete. They are now using bitumen when renewing tracks instead of concrete which makes the sound from passing trams much quieter. You can hear the difference at the start of the video at 0.28 when the tram travels briefly on a bitumen section of track.
I thought talking to the driver was a no no. Good customer service from the driver though.
arokh72 As I used to drive there myself, most drivers will ‘Talk Shop’ with me, but I don’t want them talking when the tram is moving.