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Kew Depot

Kew Depot on at the corner of Barkers Road and High Street, Kew supplies trams to route 48, 78 and 109.

Disused indicator light beside an in-use CCTV camera

Presumably it allows the Kew depot manager to keep track of driver changeovers on the street outside

Wednesday 24 December 2014 5:08 PM
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Foundation stone at Kew Depot

Unveiled by the Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust on January 22, 1915

Friday 12 December 2014 6:23 PM
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'U' light signed 'Up trams only' in place outside Kew Depot

In conjunction with the traffic signals it allows trams to safely shunt into Kew Depot from the east

Friday 12 December 2014 6:23 PM
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Road traffic stopped, with a tram ready to shunt into Kew Depot from the up track on Barkers Road

Friday 12 December 2014 6:21 PM
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Two aspect traffic signals and illuminated 'Keep tracks clear' signs allow trams to safely shunt into Kew Depot from Barkers Road

Previously cars would drive right up to stopped trams, almost mowing down tram drivers trying to throw the points. https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/wachdog-to-yarra-trams-improve-driver-safety-20110727-1hzcn.html

Friday 12 December 2014 6:20 PM
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CCTV camera outside Kew Depot, pointed towards northbound trams on High Street

Presumably it allows the depot manager to keep track of driver changeovers for route 48 services

Friday 12 December 2014 6:12 PM
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Offices along the Barkers Road frontage of Kew Depot

Friday 12 December 2014 6:11 PM
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13 road at Kew Depot, leading onto High Street from behind the shed

Sunday 22 April 2012 12:58 PM
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Dual track fans leading into Kew Depot to/from Barkers Road

Thursday 26 January 2012 4:01 PM
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Point indicator outside Kew Depot: routes include straight ahead, plus 'right' and 'left' depot fans

Thursday 26 January 2012 4:00 PM
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Starter's office at the entrance of Kew Depot

Thursday 26 January 2012 3:59 PM
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A and C class trams stabled at Kew Depot

Thursday 26 January 2012 3:58 PM
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Track fan leading into the sheds at Kew Depot

Thursday 26 January 2012 3:57 PM
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