More than twenty trams in a small, four-track depot makes for a fairly densely-packed space with only small (but informative) signs describing each item. The quality and comprehensiveness of the collection, however, covering a remarkable selection of trams from 1885 to 1973 - most still operational and restored to like-new condition - more than makes up for whatever the museum might lack in space and interpretive displays.

Be sure not to miss the driver training section, still in its original location in a side room and featuring several contemporary training devices, including a full-size "cut-away" training tram, built from parts salvaged from two trams damaged beyond repair in road accidents.

For those interested in a detailed history of the exhibits a guided tour is recommended. The guide who showed me around was a former tram driver and evidently extensively involved in the creation of the museum and restoration of the collection. Although the tour was definitely aimed at enthusiasts and at times a little dry, my guide's extensive, detailed knowledge of and enthusiasm for the history of Melbourne trams made for a very worthwhile hour+ meander up and down the aisles and on and off the trams.