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How did they keep those cable trams moving? We’re standing in front of a reminder of Melbourne’s transport past: the Former Cable Tram Engine House. This building, a powerhouse of its time, played a vital role in Melbourne’s extensive cable tram network. From 1885 to 1940, Melbourne boasted the fourth largest cable tram system globally, a web of tracks connecting the city’s beating heart to its bustling suburbs. This building housed the massive steam engines that gave those trams life. Imagine the roar of the furnaces, the hiss of steam, and the whirring gears as these engines tirelessly pulled cables beneath the city streets. It’s a testament to a bygone era of ingenuity and a fascinating chapter in Melbourne’s urban evolution.

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