Essendon tram depot, Melbourne

Essendon Tram Depot is located in on Mt Alexander Rd in Travancore, a suburb of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia.

It is one of 8 depots operated in the Yarra Trams network. The depot was opened on the 11th October, 1906 by the North Melbourne Electric Tramway and Lighting Company. [http://www.vicsig.net/index.php?page=trams&depot=essendon]

Yard Layout

The main yard has 24 roads, 18 of which are covered. It has two double track entrances to eliminate the need for shunting on the road.It also features facilities for heavy maintenance.

Trams Based At This Depot

Essendon is home to 29 B-Class trams, and 40 Z3-Class trams, a total of 69.

Services Operated From This Depot

* Route 55 - Domain Interchange to West Coburg
* Route 57 - City/Elizabeth St to West Maribyrnong
* Route 59 - City/Elizabeth St to Airport West
* Route 82 - Moonee Ponds to Footscray

See also

* [http://www.yarratrams.com.au Yarra Trams] website
*http://www.vicsig.net/index.php?page=trams&depot=essendon Essendon Depot at Vicsig, Comprehensive Un- Official Victorian Train and Tram Resource (Extensive Database)