Melbourne vs Sydney

I am aware that Melbourne's tram system size (in double track km) is now
comparable with Sydney at its largest extent.

It occurred to me to put maps of the two systems side by side and the
attached is the result.

They are about the same scale - Sydney might be a bit bigger.  I put the
central city at the same level on each map.

The difference in the area covered by tramways is remarkable - even the
older Melbourne system went further out than Sydney's.

I note that the Ryde line probably went further than shown on the map
and the map post dates Manly.

Mal Rowe - looking forward to some discussion.