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Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Digital image, Joy Waller, 19/09/1971 12:00:00 AM
... Maximum Traction... Terminus Tramway Closure Maximum Traction Cemetery tram 42 Copy ...Copy of a colour slide showing Tram 42 in Lydiard Street North, at the terminus. This photo is taken from the south west looking up Lydiard Street. The cemetery gates can be seen in the background. The trolley pole it is ready to head back into the city, and the destination board is reading Sebastopol. There are children and the crew posing beside the tram for the photograph. There is a crowd of people, standing on the road near the tram, and others waiting to take photos. The photographer says this was taken of the last of the last tram to run in Lydiard Street in 1971. Photo quality is poor as the original image was blurred.trams, tramways, ballarat trams, crews, houses, last day, lydiard st nth, secv tramways, street scene, terminus, tramway closure, maximum traction, cemetery, tram 42 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Lots of handshakes on the last day of SECV Ballarat Trams - 19-9-1971
... •Maximum Traction... •Lydiard St Nth •SECV Tramways •Tramway Closure •Maximum Traction ...This photo shows the crew posing beside the tram for the photographers at the Lydiard St North terminus. There is a crowd of people, in the tram. The photographer says this was taken of the last of the last tram to run in Lydiard Street in 1971.Demonstrates that on the last day, the crews posed for many photographsDigital image of Copy of a colour slide showing Tram 42 at the Lydiard Street North terminus. ballarat trams, •last day, •lydiard st nth, •secv tramways, •tramway closure, •maximum traction, crews -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Neville Gower, 27/03/1971 12:00:00 AM
... Maximum Traction... Maximum Traction Quarry Hill Tram 17 On rear in ink 'Opposite ...Black & White photograph of Bendigo No. 17 at Quarry Hill terminus 27/3/1971 - Sunday pm with houses in background. Actual image is 53H x 78W on a sheet of paper 70H x 88W. Reimaged 17/7/2019 both front and back.On rear in ink 'Opposite Cemetery, Quarry Hill route, Bendigo, Sunday pm, 273/71, No. 17'trams, tramways, bendigo, maximum traction, quarry hill , tram 17 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, early 1950's
... Maximum Traction... Maximum Traction tram 39 On rear of photograph in Dave Macartney's ...Strong Association with Bob Lilburn - a BTM member - celebrating a 21st by hiring a Ballarat tram.Black and White photograph of Ballarat No. 39 - side on view during a tour to celebrate Bob Lilburn's 21st. Early 1950's? Bob Lilburn standing in centre doorway. Three other people in the photo. Location to be determined.On rear of photograph in Dave Macartney's handwriting - "Bob Lilburn 21st birthday celebrations".tramways, trams, charters, maximum traction, tram 39 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Dave Macartney, 8/02/1985 12:00:00 AM
... Maximum Traction.... tramways trams BTPS CEP Maximum Traction Bogies tram 40 On rear ...Yields information about the reassembly of No. 40's bogies following their overhaul in 1985 and some of the people involve.Black and White photograph of the installation of the motors into No. 40's bogies, 8/2/1985. 3880.1 - Warren Doubleday, Barry McCandlish and Barry James crane driver carrying out the work. 3880.2 - photo with the motors in position.On rear of 3880.1 in ink "40's rebuilt trucks arrive back. Warren Doubleday and Barry McCandlish ass the crane driver 8-2-85", label "Photo Page 34 bottom Reduced to 5 1/2" x 3 3/4". and in bottom left hand corner "Photo Dave Macartney" See April 1985 Trolley Wiretramways, trams, btps, cep, maximum traction, bogies, tram 40 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Dave Macartney, 21/02/1985 12:00:00 AM
... Maximum Traction... of the overhaul of No. 40's trucks. tramways trams BTPS CEP Bogies Maximum ...Has a strong association with the people employed by the BTPS in 1985 under the CEP Scheme and the completion of the overhaul of No. 40's trucks.Black and White photograph of No. 661 with one of 40's truck on a bearing testing run at St Aidans Driver 21/2/1985. Photo has Ken Walker and Warren Doubleday looking at the truck. Photographed by Dave Macartney. See April 1985 Trolley WireOn rear in ink "661 with 50's truck on bearing testing run, St Aidans Drive 21-2-85", label "Photo Page 35 bottom Reduced to 5 1/2" x 3 1/8". and in bottom left hand corner "Photo Dave Macartney"tramways, trams, btps, cep, bogies, maximum traction, tram 661 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, The Australasian, 1916
... Maximum Traction... Trams tramways HTT Opening Wallen Rd Power St Maximum Traction ...Black and White photograph of an opening of one of the Hawthorn Tramway Trust's tramways with the depot on the right. At least five bogie trams in the view, both in Wallen Road and Power St. Trams include HTT 14, 17? and 18? Would appear the Governor (plumed hat) is leaving the building. HTT opened services to Princes Bridge on 6/4/1916. From The Australasian 13 April 1916.trams, tramways, htt, opening, wallen rd, power st, maximum traction, tram 14, tram 17, tram 18 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Illustration/s, "Types of Tramcars used in Australian Capital Cities", 1921
... Maximum Traction... Maximum Traction Conductors Route 18 Adelaide Sydney Hobart Perth ...Illustration - from an Australian magazine newspaper or journal titled "Types of Tramcars used in Australian Capital Cities", giving 7 images of tramcars. 1 - Adelaide F201 2 - Sydney O 1480 3 - Brisbane excursion car? 4 - Hobart 21 5 - Perth - large bogie tram 6 - Melbourne cable car set - outside Flinders St Station - North Carlton - St Kilda Beach 7 - MMTB - No. 125, route 18, Burwood destination, with conductor on a footboard. Source of the images unknown.trams, tramways, mmtb, melbourne, cable trams, flinders st, burwood, maximum traction, conductors, route 18, adelaide, sydney, hobart, perth, brisbane, north carlton, tram 125 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumAdministrative record - Meeting Minutes, Bob Prentice, "Why do maximum trucks detail?", 11/06/1975 12:00:00 AM
... Maximum Traction... Trams tramways Brill Trucks Maximum Traction Derailments ...Single Foolscap sheet - typed, though not formally titled, subject was of the note was ""Why do maximum trucks detail?" Looks at the way a Brill 22E truck works, weight distribution, wheel and rubbing plates wear and rail wear issues. Has in the top right hand corner "MRC2" - not known what, possibly a group of tramway museum members meeting to discuss issues. Dated 11/6/1975. Noted that Tony Smith of then BTPS asked the question. Two copies were stapled together - 2nd copy to BTM.Has Bob's initials under the last paragraph.trams, tramways, brill trucks, maximum traction, derailments, maintenance -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph, HTT No. 20, in Swan St Richmond, undated
... Maximum Traction... Trams tramways HTT Swan St Richmond Maximum Traction tram 32 ...Laminated photograph of HTT No. 20, in Swan St Richmond, inbound. Has the Richmond Furnishing Company in the background (later Pattersons), Davis Bros, Inglis and Co. Butchers and Dimmeys building. Photo from the Richmond City Council Annual Report 1915-1916, p28 - as noted on the base of the item.trams, tramways, htt, swan st, richmond, maximum traction, tram 32 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, late 1960's
... Maximum Traction... Trams tramways Maximum Traction SECV Bendigo tram 3 On rear ...Black and white photograph of Bendigo No. 3 at the Eaglehawk terminus late 1960's or early 1970's. Has passengers boarding the tram. The tram has the destination of Quarry Hill.On rear in pencil "Max Tract Ex Geelong, Ex MMTB ex Hawthorn TT"trams, tramways, maximum traction, secv, bendigo, tram 3 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumAdministrative record, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Notes for 3rd Annual Conference", 1953
... Maximum Traction... Maximum Traction employees Twenty Five foolscap typed sheets ...Set of notes for the Provincial Tramways Maintenance meeting to be held in Bendigo on 30/5/1953 and in Geelong on 13/4/1953. Has a summary of actions from the 1952 conference (see item 8056) and the Agenda for the respective meetings. See item 8113 for the minutes of these meetings. Two copies held.Yields information and demonstrates SEC Meeting minutes about discussions between the three Provincial operators about tramcars and operations.Twenty Five foolscap typed sheets stapled in a landscape format to a folded manila card.secv, ballarat, trams, tramways, minutes, sec, geelong, bendigo, tramcar equipment, maintenance, trackwork, trolley wheels, motors, maximum traction, employees -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumAdministrative record, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Notes for 4th Annual Conference", 1954
... Maximum Traction... Maximum Traction employees Twenty five foolscap typed sheets ...Set of notes for the Provincial Tramways Maintenance meeting to be held in Ballarat on 26/45/1954 and Melbourne on 3/5/1954. Has a summary of actions from the 1952 and 1953 conferences and Agenda for both meetings. Topics covered included tyres, special work, record keeping, brake parts, point blades, rails, rules for employees, windscreen wipers, lighting, testing of brake equipment, tramcar painting, trolley wheels, cash bags, limit marks at crossing loops, 22E weight distribution, employees oral questions, work hours, car tail lights, bumper bar heights, tracks, tramcar renovation, disinfection of tramcars, blinds, electrical systems, truck maintenance, castings, maintenance costs, oils and greases, and spare parts for 22E trucks. See item 9902 for Ballarat's notes re this conference.Yields information and demonstrates SEC Meeting minutes about discussions between the three Provincial operators about tramcars and operations.Twenty five foolscap typed sheets stapled in a landscape format to a folded manila card and two loose typed foolscap sheets.secv, ballarat, trams, tramways, minutes, sec, geelong, bendigo, tramcar equipment, maintenance, trackwork, trolley wheels, motors, maximum traction, employees -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumAdministrative record, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Notes for 8th Annual Conference", 1958
... Maximum Traction... Maximum Traction employees Thirteen foolscap typed sheets stapled ...Set of notes for the Provincial Tramways Maintenance meeting to be held in Bendigo - 5/5/1958. Has a summary of actions from the 1957 conference, and an Agenda. One page of a multipage document titled "Some notes on the Agenda" dated 28/4/1958 reporting on track condition, life cycle on special work, flange running sections and rail hardness. Second loose sheet follows on from the 1957 conference, - rolling stock tyres, track maintenance - joining of rails and concrete sets. Memo dated 6/6/1958 from the Works Manager to Manager Ballarat branch forwarding a copy of the minutes of the conference held in Bendigo on 5/5/1968. These minutes are not in the collection as of April 2025.Yields information and demonstrates SEC Meeting minutes about discussions between the three Provincial operators about tramcars and operations.Thirteen foolscap typed sheets stapled in a landscape format to a folded manila card and two loose typed foolscap sheets. Half size foolscap sheet - copy.secv, ballarat, trams, tramways, minutes, sec, geelong, bendigo, tramcar equipment, maintenance, trackwork, trolley wheels, motors, maximum traction, employees -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumAdministrative record, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Notes for 5th Annual Conference", 1955
... Maximum Traction... Maximum Traction employees Twenty foolscap typed sheets stapled ...Set of notes for the Provincial Tramways Maintenance meeting to be held in Melbourne - 2/5/1955. Has a summary of actions from the 1953 (item 8057) and 1954 (item 9029) conferences. Second item is a memo regarding the date of the conference, dated 21/3/1955 and signed by P P Norris Works Manager.Yields information and demonstrates SEC Meeting minutes about discussions between the three Provincial operators about tramcars and operations.Twenty foolscap typed sheets stapled in a landscape format to a folded manila card and a typed quarto sheet.secv, ballarat, trams, tramways, minutes, sec, geelong, bendigo, tramcar equipment, maintenance, trackwork, trolley wheels, motors, maximum traction, employees -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Wal Jack, 4/01/1943 12:00:00 AM
... : the tram class was originally and E, but maximum traction cars were...On rear in ink. 'M&MTB, 'C' class No. 41 (Maximum Traction...: the tram class was originally and E, but maximum traction cars were ...Black & white photograph of M&MTB 'E' 41 on Balloon loop at St. Kilda 4-1-1943. Tram has painted white strip under drivers windows, above headlight and bumper bars (part) and on edge of footboards. Has Kew-Cotham Road destination. Route 69. See inscription markings for further details. Note: the tram class was originally and E, but maximum traction cars were later classified by the MMTB as "C"; see Destination city p14. Tram was later to become SECV Ballarat No. 38. Hi Res image and of back added 10-12-2013 Reimaged 17/7/2017 both front and back.On rear in ink. 'M&MTB, 'C' class No. 41 (Maximum Traction Trucks) ex Prahran & Malvern TT. car on Balloon Loop, Esplanade St. Kilda, (opp. Luna Park). St. Kilda - Cotham Rd. Kew line - route No. 69. 4-1-43' Has been stamped 'W.Jack, No. T337, copyright'.trams, tramways, mmtb, st kilda , tram 41 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & White - of a Brill 22E truck or bogie, Keith Kings, 16/3/1963
... Shows the wheel arrangement of a Maximum Traction Brill 22E... of a Maximum Traction Brill 22E truck or bogie. Yields information ...Shows the wheel arrangement of a Maximum Traction Brill 22E truck or bogie.Yields information about Ballarat tram No. 35 and one of its bogies.Black and White photograph of SEC Ballarat tram 35 fitted with a Brill 22E truck or bogie. Photo by Keith Kings 16/3/1963On rear has the photographers file number (O)(l)(14)ballarat, depot, tramcars, bogies, brill 22e -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), mid 1960's?
... on maximum traction bogie trams. One of a series of photographs... photograph of a Brill 22 E type, used on maximum traction bogie trams ...Black and White photograph of a Brill 22 E type, used on maximum traction bogie trams. One of a series of photographs done by the MMTB to illustrate the various types of bogies used by the MMTB. Possibly during the 1960's.trams, tramways, mmtb, brill trucks, brill 22e, bogies, trucks, preston workshops -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Series of 5 black and white photographs of tram 42, Ellen Butland, 21-8-1971
... on view of part of No. 42 showing the Maximum Traction Truck... showing the Maximum Traction Truck, Brill 22E .3 - Interior view ....1 - No. 42 crossing Lydiard St level crossing - running Special - with the Provincial Hotel in the background. .2 - side on view of part of No. 42 showing the Maximum Traction Truck, Brill 22E .3 - Interior view of a Maximum Traction Tram (probably No. 42), showing controller and air gauge. .4 - Interior view of No. 42, with a note "Almost a W2 style, but more cramped" .5 - ditto showing the PMTT logo. Has a strong association with a Melbourne tram driver who assembled the scrap book and series of photos of Ballarat trams at the time of closure. Yields information about the tram operations.Set of five black and white photographs contained with Reg item 5988, a Stamford Kiwi School Scrap Book - card covers, 23 sheets, spiral bound, titled "Ballarat", prepared by Ellen Butland of Auckland following the closure of the SEC Ballarat Tramway system.closure, trams, tramways, ballarat, tram 42, interiors, lydiard st nth, level crossings, brill trucks, pmtt -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPostcard - PMTT tram 37, c1916
... The photograph shows PMTT No. 37, a Maximum Traction Tram...The photograph shows PMTT No. 37, a Maximum Traction Tram ...The photograph shows PMTT No. 37, a Maximum Traction Tram. There is a large "1" in the front window, indicating the route number and the destination of St Kilda Road.Yields information the PMTT Tram No. 37.Photograph with title "Malvern Prahran Tramcar" with Ken Magor stamp on the rear.has number "1217" in ink.tramcars, tramways, pmtt, mavern burke road, tram 37 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - First tram to Mont Albert, A Bailey, 1916
... Photograph shows a maximum traction tram at the new Mont... Photograph shows a maximum traction tram at the new Mont Albert tram ...Photograph shows a maximum traction tram at the new Mont Albert tram terminus, 30-9-1916 by the Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust (PMTT). Photo by A Bailey.Yields information about the opening of the tram line to Mont Albert in 1916Black and White photograph of the first tram to Mont Albert printed on Kodak paper.tramways, trams, new tramways, mont albert, pmtt, opening -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNegative, Wal Jack collection, 24/11/1941 12:00:00 AM
... Black and white negative by Wal Jack of Maximum Traction N... tram 123 Black and white negative by Wal Jack of Maximum ...Black and white negative by Wal Jack of Maximum Traction N 123 leaving the Coburg Depot in Nicholson St Coburg with the destination of Moreland. Photo dated, 24/11/1941 in the Wal Jack album. See also Reg Item 5329 to 5332 for other photos featuring this tram.trams, tramways, n class, coburg depot, coburg, moreland, nicholson st, tram 123 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDrawing - GE-T7-7659, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), Brake Rigging - Brill 22E Truck, 1949
... and forces for a Brill 22E Maximum Traction Truck. Prepared... and forces for a Brill 22E Maximum Traction Truck. Prepared ...Drawing detailing the brake rigging, dimensions, equations and forces for a Brill 22E Maximum Traction Truck. Prepared by the Geelong office of the SECV 1949, signed by Mr Hornabrook. See also item 9025.Yields information about Brill 22E brake rigging and equipment.Photocopied A4 sheet from original foolscap drawing.tramcars, brill 22e, brakes, brake rigging, geelong -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumFunctional Object - Tramcar, Duncan and Fraser, SECV Tram No. 40, 1913
... Maximum traction trucks (2), bogie tram with drop ends... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Trams tram 40 Maximum ...Maximum traction trucks (2), bogie tram with drop ends and centre combination. Internal sliding doors (4 No), 4 drivers doors, 6 passenger doors (3/side), 2 trolley poles, air braked. Tram No. 40. Image used by Mal Rowe 21/9/2019.trams, tram 40 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNegative, Wal Jack collection, 24/11/1941 12:00:00 AM
... Black and white negative by Wal Jack of Maximum Traction N... and white negative by Wal Jack of Maximum Traction N 123 ...Black and white negative by Wal Jack of Maximum Traction N 123 at the Coburg Tram Depot. Note the sign on the wall "Hawking Canvassing Prohibited" Photo dated, 24/11/1941 in the Wal Jack album. See also Reg Item 5329 to 5332 for other photos featuring this tram.trams, tramways, n class, coburg depot, coburg, tram 123 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNegative, Wal Jack, 19/01/1941 12:00:00 AM
... maximum traction cars - N 125, C 28, P 138, E 143 and another ex... maximum traction cars - N 125, C 28, P 138, E 143 and another ex ...Black and white negative by Wal Jack of U206 and five maximum traction cars - N 125, C 28, P 138, E 143 and another ex HTT car stored at Preston Workshops. The car numbers were detailed in the album held by the Ballarat Tramway Museum. Photo dated 19-1-41trams, tramways, preston workshops, u class, c class, n class, e class, p class, stored trams, tram 206, tram 125, tram 28, tram 38, tram 143 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNegative, Wal Jack, 4/01/1943 12:00:00 AM
... Black and white negative, by Wal Jack, of maximum traction... class tram 41 Black and white negative, by Wal Jack, of maximum ...Black and white negative, by Wal Jack, of maximum traction tram E41 on the turning loop at St Kilda with the O'Donnell Gardens in the background. Tram has the destination of Kew Cotham Road, route 69. The driver is standing at the front of the tram. Photo dated 4-1-43 in the Wal Jack album along with details of the location and the tramcar.trams, tramways, st kilda, the esplanade, route 69, carlisle st, e class, tram 41 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Lee A Ratten, c1925
... terminus in 1925. The tram is a maximum- traction bogie, drop-end... is a maximum- traction bogie, drop-end-and-centre combination tram ...Black and white photograph of tramcar 32 at Batman Avenue terminus in 1925. The tram is a maximum- traction bogie, drop-end-and-centre combination tram built by Duncan & Fraser, Adelaide in 1913 for the PMTT. The photo was taken at Batman Avenue in 1925 and shows a driver adjusting the rear pantograph and the conductor at the front of the tram. The photo shows the Batman Ave terminus in the background.trams, tramways, batman ave, c class, pmtt, tram 32 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDrawing, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "GE-T7-7680B - Side bearing Brill 22E", 19/7/1948
... Drawings - "GE-T7-7680B - Maximum Traction Side bearing...Drawings - "GE-T7-7680B - Maximum Traction Side bearing ...Drawings - "GE-T7-7680B - Maximum Traction Side bearing Brill 22E" showing the casting that holds the wearing brasses in position on the top sides of the bogie. Revision B, drawn July 1948 in the Geelong drawing office and signed by Mr H Hornabrook. Pattern TP 345.Yields information about the side bearing holder for a brill 22E truck.Drawing - dyeline print, folded - GE-T7-7680Btramways, secv, brill 22e, 22e trucks, castings -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - TRAM, CHARING CROSS, c.1965
... : (17/12/1999). Maximum traction car No. 2 at Charing Cross... Life Building'.Notes of James Lerk: (17/12/1999). Maximum ...Black and white photograph of tram at Charing Cross, Bendigo, Colonial Mutual Life Building in background, people (passengers) in foreground.Inscriptions: in photo. Various advertisements plus 'Colonial Mutual Life Building'.Notes of James Lerk: (17/12/1999). Maximum traction car No. 2 at Charing Cross, Bendigo. For details of this tram see 'Bendigo's Talking Trams' - Alan Doney, Photo c.1965Alan Doneyplace, streetscape, charing cross
