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Victorian Railway History Library
Book, South Pacific Electric Railway, A century of New South Wales tramcars. v. 2, Electric era ; 1903-1908, 1968
... A century of New South Wales tramcars. v. 2, Electric era... Book A century of New South Wales tramcars. v. 2, Electric era ...Descriptions of the electric trams in Sydney between 1903 and 1908Index, ill, maps, p.199.non-fictionDescriptions of the electric trams in Sydney between 1903 and 1908tramways - sydney, electric trams - sydney -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), late 1940's
... In pencil on rear "New tramcar body frame in body shop... Construction In pencil on rear "New tramcar body frame in body shop ...Black and white photograph of the construction of a SW6 tramcar at Preston workshops with W5 807 in the background at Preston Workshops. Has another new tram in the background along with two W2's. Not dated, c late 1940's. Shows the nature of the construction of the tram body. Also shows the poor condition of the body shop at the time of the image - appears to have holes in the roof. Very high resolution image added 10-3-2016 from Chermain Adams of Yarra Trams.In pencil on rear "New tramcar body frame in body shop. Preston Workshops" and "3"trams, tramways, preston workshops, sw6 class, tramcar construction -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, The Commonwealth Engineer, Electrical Engineer, The Electrical Engineer and Merchandiser, Noiseless Tramcar - first Australian Vehicles - Bogies fitted have special noise reducing features, 1917 - 1951
... New Tramcars... - Electrical Engineer -15/3/1936 - "Tramcar of New type for Melbourne... Trams tramways MMTB MBCTT New Tramcars VR Bogie Trams Birney X ...Set of 12 reports, photocopied onto heat sensitive paper from various magazines. Documents match the image numbers. .1 - 2 pages, from The Commonwealth Engineer, 1/10/1917 - "New Cars for the Melbourne Brunswick and Coburg Tramways", written by Straun Robertson. .2 - 2 pages, from The Commonwealth Engineer, 1/3/1919 - "Double Bogie Combination Tram Car - St Kilda Brighton Electric Line". .3 - 2 pages - Electrical Engineer - 15/6/1924 - "One Man cars for Melbourne and Geelong Vic. The Brill Birney Safety Car" .4 - 1 page - Electrical Engineer - 15/11/1925 - "Standard Car for Melbourne Tramways" - has sketch of W2 369. .5 - 2 pages - Electrical Engineer - 15/8/1927 - "New Bogie car for Melbourne Tramways" Y class. .6 - 2 pages - Electrical Engineer -15/3/1936 - "Tramcar of New type for Melbourne - Large car for Two-man or One-man operation" - Y1 class .7 - 3 pages, The Electrical Engineer and Merchandiser - 15/3/1932 - "Modern Tramcars for Melbourne - Design for reduction of noise and construction with electrical Welding" W3 class. .8 - 2 pages, The Electrical Engineer and Merchandiser - 15/11/1933 - "New Tramcars for Melbourne" - has sketch of the W4 class tram. .9 - 3 pages, The Electrical Engineer and Merchandiser - 16/12/1935 - "Melbourne's Lates Tramcars, comfortable Accommodation and modern traction equipment" - W5 class .10 - 3 pages - The Electrical Engineer and Merchandiser - 15/3/1939 - "Improved Type Tramcar - advanced truck design, pneumatically operated doors, special lighting, acceleration 3pmh per sec." SW5 class. .11 - 3 pages - The Electrical Engineer and Merchandiser - 15/9/1950 - "Noiseless Tramcar - first Australian Vehicles - Bogies fitted have special noise reducing features - motor drive through bevel gears, dynamic braking" - PCC 980 (See also Reg Item 5601 for a similar report) .12 - 1 page - handwritten on the rear of a copy of item 11 - Editorial from the Oct. 1951 issue of same magazine looking at the rate of acceleration. Reprint of .7 added 30/7/2019, from papers ex Robert Green - in poor condition, has been folded, both left and right hand edges in multiple tears. The photos are good. Measures 282H x 220W.trams, tramways, mmtb, mbctt, new tramcars, vr, bogie trams, birney, x class, w2 class, y class, y1 class, w3 class, one man trams, w4 class, w5 class, sw5 class, pcc class, tramcar design, electrical engineering -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, 1942
... design for new tramcars 1942" and KSK stamp with number 'LWR-11"... for new tramcars 1942" and KSK stamp with number 'LWR-11 ...Photograph, Black and White, of a drawing of the proposed VR tramcars dated 23-6-42. Has an outline of the proposed tramcar, with colours, lettering and monogram placement. Some overall dimensions given.In ink on the rear: "Melbourne Victorian Railways Proposed design for new tramcars 1942" and KSK stamp with number 'LWR-11"trams, tramways, vr, new trams, st kilda brighton, monograms, tram 52 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Z3 Tram - Souvenir of the Introduction of New Series Trams to Melbourne", Sep. 1979
... New Tramcars...Trams tramways MMTB Z3 class New Tramcars New Trams tram ...Pamphlet, folded sheet with a tear off comments section, manila colour card, printed in blue ink, titled "Z3 Tram - Souvenir of the Introduction of New Series Trams to Melbourne", for the launch of the Z 3 class tram. Has a sketch of Z 3 116. Provides a list or details of the changes to the tram from the Z 1 Z 2 types. Tear off section could be handed to the conductor. Published by the MMTB for the launch of the tram on 25 and 26 September 1979. Second copy added 22/7/2016. Third copy from John Prideaux added 18/6/2017. See Reg Item 3417 for a newspaper report of the event and a comparison.trams, tramways, mmtb, z3 class, new tramcars, new trams, tram 116 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, "A man on the right track", 22/05/1973 12:00:00 AM
... New Tramcars... MMTB Sir Robert Risson New Tramcars Melbourne Transportation ...Newspaper Clipping from a Melbourne newspaper dated 22 May 1973 about a discussion between Sir Robert Risson with writer Kenneth Joachim Sir Robert Risson was the executive Director of the Metropolitan Transportation Committee at the time. Looks at the trams running in Melbourne, new trams for the city and other tramways cities. Includes a photo of Sir Robert.In top centre right of the Clipping "22/5/73" in red ink.trams, tramways, mmtb, sir robert risson, new tramcars, melbourne transportation committee -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, Adelaide News, "Super tram on the track to glory", Oct. 1973
... New Tramcars... about 2/10/1973" Trams tramways MMTB New Tramcars Adelaide ...Newspaper Clipping from the "Adelaide News" about 2/10/1973 featuring MMTB's new tram No. 1041 with a photo of the trams. Mentions that 100 of the new trams are to be ordered, Com Eng as the builder, Transport Minister Vern Wilcox, MMTB Chairman Sir Robert Risson and Adelaide's Glenelg line. Written by Tim Sauer in Melbourne.On top of the item "From Adelaide News about 2/10/1973"trams, tramways, mmtb, new tramcars, adelaide -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative, Wal Jack, 16/12/1945 12:00:00 AM
... New Tramcars... tramways Lydiard St Sturt St New Tramcars Bogie Trams tram 22 Wal ...Yields information about the appearance of the ex Melbourne bogie trams, in the interim before the renumbering of the tram was completed.Negative and Digital image of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of at new bogie tram to Ballarat, turning from Lydiard St North into Sturt St, with the destination of Gardens via Drummond North. Most likely No. 22, based on Reg Item 5273 - 16/12/1945 Has the Commonwealth Bank, Beacham's Unicorn Hotel, A. J. Rowland Estate Agent, Hagers Cafe?, Her Majesty's Theatre, The Ballarat Wattle, the newsagent kiosk and at the time, the Methodist Church of Ballarat. trams, tramways, lydiard st, sturt st, new tramcars, bogie trams, tram 22 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, W. H. Watts Photographer, Geelong trams in the depot, c1912
... New Tramcars... in 1912. Trams tramways Geelong Depot New Tramcars tram 30 ...Yields information about the first series of Geelong trams in 1912.Postcard, divided back of one of the first Geelong trams in the depot. No number can be seen on the front of the tram. The first batch was numbered 1 to 10. Note the detail painting on the piece of vertical panel at the end of the saloon. Note the track brake. The postcard writer advised that it was one of Geelong's new trams. Divided back type with areas for correspondence, stamp and address. On the left hand side - W. H. Watts Photographer Geelong.trams, tramways, geelong, depot, new tramcars, tram 30 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of 2 Black & White Photograph/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), c1973
... New Tramcars...Trams tramways 1041 Prototype tramcar New Tramcars Tramcar ...Series of 2 black and white photographs of the construction of the frame at Preston Workshop for prototype tramcar 1041. Shows the first frame positioned with the main bogie centre beam cross member. See Reg Item 2521 for other photos of the frame under construction.Some photos have pencil marks on rear.trams, tramways, 1041, prototype tramcar, new tramcars, tramcar bodies, preston workshops, tram 1041 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of 2 Black & White Photograph/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), c1973
... New Tramcars...Trams tramways 1041 Prototype tramcar New Tramcars Tramcar ...Series of 2 black and white photographs of the finishing off and testing of tram 1041. .1 - Internal view with conductors desk and workmen possibly installing the glazing sections or cleaning the tram. .2 - weights laid out on the floor to simulate a full passenger load for braking tests.trams, tramways, 1041, prototype tramcar, new tramcars, tramcar bodies, preston workshops, testing, interiors, tram 1041 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Drawing, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Seating Plan 48 passenger box car (Hopper Windows)", Aug. 1937
... New Tramcars...Trams tramways SW6 class Bogie Trams New Tramcars Tramcar ...Print of drawing R4661, "Seating Plan 48 passenger box car (Hopper Windows)", showing a side elevation and floor plan of a tramcar like a SW6 but with two large central sliding doors.trams, tramways, sw6 class, bogie trams, new tramcars, tramcar construction, proposals -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Drawing, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Proposed Single Truck car", 1922
... New Tramcars...Trams tramways Radiax Truck New Tramcars Tramcar ...Print of drawing 932 or R932, titled "Proposed Single Truck car" - giving dimensions and details of the Radiax truck, seating capacity and crush loading. Dated 27-1-1922. See also Reg Item 4395.1trams, tramways, radiax truck, new tramcars, tramcar construction, proposals -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Drawing, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Proposed Box Car", Jan. 1955
... New Tramcars...Trams tramways PCC Class Bogie Trams New Tramcars Tramcar ...Print of drawing R9495, "Proposed Box Car" - with one end and one large central door, high floor - streamliner US PCC approach. Gives side elevation and floor plan. Seats 52 passengers. Prepared 10/1/1955trams, tramways, pcc class, bogie trams, new tramcars, tramcar construction, proposals -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Drawing, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Proposed W5 Car with sliding doors", Aug. 1937
... New Tramcars...Trams tramways SW6 class W5 class Bogie Trams New Tramcars ...Print of drawing R4664, "Proposed W5 Car with sliding doors" - lower ventless roof, hopper windows and modified front - side elevation has two separate sliding doors.trams, tramways, sw6 class, w5 class, bogie trams, new tramcars, tramcar construction, proposals -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Drawing, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Proposed Box Car", Sep. 1937
... New Tramcars...Trams tramways SW6 class W5 class Bogie Trams New Tramcars ...Print of drawing R4691, "Proposed Box Car" - with end and central doors, high floor - streamliner approach. Gives side elevation and floor plan.trams, tramways, sw6 class, w5 class, bogie trams, new tramcars, tramcar construction, proposals -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of two Black & White Photograph/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), 31/01/1973 12:00:00 AM
... New Tramcars...Trams tramways 1041 Prototype tramcar New Tramcars Tramcar ...Set of 2 black and White Photographs of the construction of the body or frame of prototype tramcar 1041 at Preston Workshops. .1 - "1041-traverser-31 Jan 1973 - Preston - MMTB". showing the tramcar body on temporary workshop bogies on a traverser. the side panelling is largely completed but the drivers cabs are yet to be panelled. On the rear has a noted in ink. "Started 17 May 1972 / Progress @ 31/Jan. 1973" / i.e. 8 months. Photo possibly taken 31/1/1973. .2 - "1041-on-PCC trucks - Preston MMTB" - As above but in the yard at the workshops. Two copies held.On the rear of the photograph has the MMTB stamp and Reference number on some. A caption is in pencil on the top of each photograph, reflected in description.trams, tramways, 1041, prototype tramcar, new tramcars, tramcar bodies, preston workshops, traverser, tram 1041 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of 3 Black & White Photograph/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), c1973
... New Tramcars...Trams tramways Prototype tramcar New Tramcars Tramcar ...Set of 3 black and White Photographs of the construction of the body or frame of prototype tramcar 1041 in the body shop of the Preston Workshops. .1 - "1041-frame construction - Preston - MMTB" - shows the frame of the tram being built, the drivers cab are yet to be fabricated. .2 - "1041-frame construction2 - Preston - MMTB" - shows the completed frame and painted. Printed on Kodak paper .3 - "1041-frame construction3 - Preston - MMTB" - shows the end view of the tram looking along the tram with the draft gear apparent. See also Reg Item htd4539 for earlier frame photos.On the rear of the photograph has the MMTB stamp and Reference number on some. A caption is in pencil on the top of each photograph, reflected in description.trams, tramways, prototype tramcar, new tramcars, tramcar bodies, preston workshops, tram 1041 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "1041 Prototype Tram", 21/03/1974 12:00:00 AM
... New Tramcars...Trams tramways MMTB Prototype tramcar 1041 New Tramcars ...Report - three foolscap sheets, titled "1041 Prototype Tram" outlining the basis of the construction of the prototype tram. Gives information on the trucks, control equipment, body frame, interior, doors and windows, heating and ventilation, lighting, destination equipment and other equipment. Notes the construction of the new trams by Commonwealth Engineering and the basis for the design from those of Gothenburg Sweden. Dated 21/3/1974trams, tramways, mmtb, prototype tramcar, 1041, new tramcars -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Slide - Set of 4, Dave Menzies?, 19/04/1973 12:00:00 AM
... New Tramcars...Trams tramways Gertrude St New Tramcars Winding Houses tram ...Set of four colour slides of PCC car 1041 on its debut trip, but that broke down at the corner of Gertrude and Nicholson St. TMSV copy slides. Photographer unknown. Dated 19/4/1973. .1 - In Nicholson St with the Cable Tram winding house in the background. .2 - 1041 reversing and about to pass through the crossover. Has a W tram at the other end that has cleared the tram from the cross over shown in the first slide. .3 - has a W class tram at the rear - could be out of order. .4 - Being towed by W7 1001 in Queens Parade under the Reservoir railway line railway bridge. advertising Stegbar windows and Stott & Son Real Estate. See also Reg Item 6043 for other photos.Keith has written details on each slide including the date and the "TMSV" stamp.trams, tramways, gertrude st, new tramcars, winding houses, tram 1041, pcc class, tram 1001, w7 class, clifton hill -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Y1 610 at Preston Workshops, Argus, 1930
... New Tramcars... information about the then new Y1 class tram No. 610 tramways tramcars ...Black and white photograph of Y1 610 at Preston Workshops fitted with a route number box, showing the destination of "Special". The tram was built during March 1930 and given the Argus stamp on the rear, possibly a press launch event.Yields information about the then new Y1 class tram No. 610Black and white print with details on the rear.In pencil "Class Y1" and The Argus stamp.tramways, tramcars, y1 class, tram 610, preston workshops, new tramcars -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - W class tramcar at the Holden Factory Woodville, R E Jackman, 14/3/1924
... new tramcars... the construction of new tramcars for the MMTB by Holdens tramways tramcars ...Black and white print of a W class tram body on dollies at the Holden Body Builders at Woodville Adelaide. Mr R E Jackman was the MMTB's Superintendent (Engineer) representing the Board in Adelaide for both the Holden contract and the contract with Perry Engineering for bogies or trucks for the W-class tram. Shows the tram basically complete on temporary dollies. See item 5554 for other digital images of the work.Yields information about the construction of new tramcars for the MMTB by HoldensBlack and white print with details on the rear.In red ink "Holdens Motor Body Builders", in black ink "14/3/24", in pencil "roof shows only partly painted" and the stamp of "R E Jackman"tramways, tramcars, w class, holden bodyworks, new tramcars, adelaide, construction -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Digital Image, construction of W class tramcars at the Holden Factory Woodville, 1924
... New Tramcars...Trams tramways New Tramcars W Class Adelaide Holdens ...Set of 7 digital images provided by Dr John Radcliffe of Adelaide of the construction of W class tramcars at the Holden Factory Woodville, by a photographer known as Collins. All 1924. .1 - W class body in a low roofed shop near completion .2 - W Class body in a high roof area, with the roof slats being fitted. Note the brace drill type tool sitting on the destination box. .3 - completed body with an "A" sitting on dolly's outside the workshop buildings. - see item 7403 for a print. .4 - ditto - another view .5 - interior view of the erecting shop with at least four bodies under construction and a frame. .6 - interior view showing a new underframe, and other bodies partly completed in the background. .7 - Woodville sidings and the plant in the far background. Permission from John Radcliffe to be obtained prior to use.trams, tramways, new tramcars, w class, adelaide, holdens, construction -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - X1 461- set of 3, C J Frazer, 1926
... New Tramcars.... Yields information about the X1 class tramcar when new. tramcars ...Photographs show X1 461 when new and men boarding or leaving the tramcar to illustrate the step height. The photos show a driver in position. The tram has the destination of depot. The tram entered service early Sept. 1926. Photographed at Hanna St South Melbourne depot. See item 7401 for an internal photograph.Yields information about the X1 class tramcar when new.Set of tthree Black and White photographsOn the rear has the stamp of G J Fraser of 154 Little Collins Street Melbourne.tramcars, x1 class, tram 461, new tramcars -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, The Met, MTA, "Metplan Draft Strategy - May 1988", May. 1988
... New Tramcars... Trams tramways The Met Reports Melbourne Metplan New Tramcars ...Report - summary - folded A3 sheet titled "Metplan Draft Strategy - May 1988". Gives introduction, purpose, strategy, maps, options for the various regions, system improvements, resources and next stops. Has the Met logo on the rear.trams, tramways, the met, reports, melbourne, metplan, new tramcars, planning, mta -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Colour Print/s, Steven Altham, 1975
... New Tramcars... Trams tramways Z class Testing New Tramcars MMTB tram 2 All have ...Colour print - Z 2 on test early 1975, Miller St and St Georges Road. Tram showing special and ha the Thornbury depot in the background.All have details of photograph on rear and photographers name.trams, tramways, z class, testing, new tramcars, mmtb, tram 2 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Easier riding on the Z3", 26/09/1979 12:00:00 AM
... New Tramcars... Trams tramways Z3 class New Trams New Tramcars MMTB Newspaper ...Newspaper clipping from The Age 26 September 1979 about the launch the previous day of two Z3 class trams in Melbourne, titled "Easier riding on the Z3". Reg Item 590 for the launch pamphlet. From researching the Author, appears he worked for The Age at the time. Gives details of the tram, first time users views, comparisons with previous trams, quotes the Board Chairman Dudley Snell. Has a floor layout and a comparison table with other trams including dates, sizes, seats and weights. Shows the seated conductor and the two exits.trams, tramways, z3 class, new trams, new tramcars, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, 1921
... New Tramcars... Trams tramways PMTT L class New Tramcars MMTB tram 106 On rear ...Black and White Photograph of L 106 soon after commissioning. Has the M&MTB on the side of the trams and four doorways as ordered by the PMTT. Prior to fitting the standard destination boxes and removing one of the doorways. Elsternwick Post Office in the background. See Keith's notes on the rear of the photograph for more information. See Reg Item 5251 for a better image from a copy negative. Printed on Kodak Paper.On rear in ink a description - see image i2 and KSK number "S-A-133"trams, tramways, pmtt, l class, new tramcars, mmtb, tram 106 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Magazine, Brisbane Tramway Museum Society, "Dreadnought - May 1972", May. 1972
... New Tramcars... Closure New Tramcars Magazine - 20 pages, centre stapled ...Magazine - 20 pages, centre stapled with yellow cover, duplicated sheets titled "Dreadnought - May 1972", Vol. 4 No. 7, published by the Brisbane Tramway Museum Society. Contains items on the Society, Tramcars built by the Brisbane tramway Trust (notes that the bogies of trucks were built by Sewell of Melbourne, early 1920's), Bendigo Tramway Closure, an item on Melbourne and new trams "Trams can be Trendy", impressions of NZ Museums, public transport in Port Moresby and recent developments in Adelaide. Has a Advert for Shell fuels at Grange.trams, tramways, melbourne, mmtb, adelaide, brisbane, bendigo, nz, closure, new tramcars -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Slide, Keith Kings, 4/07/1959 12:00:00 AM
... New Tramcars... Trams tramways W5 class Preston Workshops New Tramcars Scrubber ...Colour slide, Kodak, fawn cardboard of MMTB Scrubber No. 9 at Preston Workshops 4/7/1959. Tram W5 681, ex a CW5 in the background. Keiths notes on rear "Scrubber No. 9 Preston Workshops; Brand new; entered service the next week. (Probably the first time this car photographed." Slide Number K(a)(286)Extensive handwriting on rear in ink and that it was photographed at 1/100, F4.trams, tramways, w5 class, preston workshops, new tramcars, scrubber tram, tram 9, tram 681