City Circle trams City Circle trams, of which there are eleven, are painted burgundy with a green roof. Tram numbers are gold. Z, A and B class trams. Most trams are painted in Shamrock Green and Wattle Yellow, with Burmese Gold roofs. A yellow line runs along the side panels, this was lowered from its original position starting in 1988 as it used to be hidden by advertising panels.
Tram numbers are yellow unlined stick on vinyl decals.
Yarra Trams has commenced painting A and B class trams in a distinctive blue and grey scheme. Click on Yarra Trams to see this scheme. Many trams are painted for use as decorated trams used for advertising or promotional purposes. 217 is now decorated for the St Vincent de Paul society, and 2068 has been repainted in the new Yarra Trams colour scheme. Around 40 W2 class trams went to the USA both as runners and also for their electrical gear.