Two page foolscap duplicated instruction sheet titled "MMTB Instructions for Drivers Operating PCC Car No. 980.", stapled in the top left hand corner. Details the equipment on the tram, preparation, starting and driving, to stop the car, including emergency braking, changing ends, parking or putting away in the depot, operation of automatic points, and action to be taken if car fails to start. Dated 12/10/1950.In black ink in the top right hand corner "BTPS No. 315".trams, tramways, pcc, instructions, mmtb

Eight page foolscap typed (carbon copy) instruction sheet titled "Rules and Instructions for Traffic Inspectors", pinned in the top left hand corner. Dated 12/9/1950. Published by the MMTB. Details the duties of the Inspectorial staff, details 41 rules covering general matters, staff supervision, traffic, accidents, and investigation of accidents. Has "AWM/ERR.2/9/50." typed in top left hand corner of first sheet.In black ink across top of instruction "BTPS 318." Has about six sets of initials along top edge.trams, tramways, mmtb, instructions, traffic staff, inspectors, accidents

Has a strong association with the day of the official opening of the Ballarat Tourist Tramway in 1975 and with Graeme Breydon.Yellow index board - printed as an "All Day Ticket" for the "Ballarat Tourist Tramway" - issued by the BTPS with space for the date to be written in and signature of the conductor who issued the ticket. Produced at the start of operations for the BTPS Dec. 1974 or Jan. 1975. Used until 31/10/1975 when next series of all day tickets introduced. Ticket used by Graeme Breydon, issued by A. Cook on 1/2/1975, the official day of opening of the Ballarat Tourist Tramway by the BTPS. Hand numbered "9" in the right hand edge. See Reg Item 2308 for unused samples.trams, tramways, btps, all day tickets, tickets

Has a strong association with a BTPS organised tour and yields information about the tour arrangements., Has a strong association with a BTPS organised tour and yields information about the tour arrangements.Spirit duplicated, handwritten Special Table" or timetable for a charter tram tour printed on a set of three pink cards. Issued by the MMTB for a BTPS special charter on Saturday 6-1-1973 - Gives time and route arrangements. Used cars 103, 106, 331, 249. trams, tramways, btps, charters, special trams

Has a strong association with a BTPS organised tour and yields information about the tour arrangements.Set of three documents associated with a BTPS organised tour - First BTPS Lunch time tram tour - 1/12/1972. .1 - tour advice note - duplicated - gives destination and start point, times. .2 - type ticket on yellow paper. .3 Spirit duplicated, handwritten Special Table" or timetable for a charter tram tour printed on a pink card. Issued by the MMTB for a BTPS special charter on Friday 1/12/1972 - Gives time and route arrangements. Has changes in ink on .1 and .3 in pencil on the special table that tram 676 was not used.btps, charters, special trams

Photos shows horse tram No. 1 in Wendouree Parade prior to its launch on 7-11-1992 undertaking as safety test in Wendouree Parade. Most of the people on the top deck are Board members.Yields information about BTPS Operations and work in 1992.Colour print of Kodak paper - Ballarat - Horse tram prelaunch test in Wendouree ParadeHas details of the location and dates on rear along with photographers number.ballarat, tramways, tramcars, btps, horse tram, tram 1, wendouree parade

Yields information about the arrangements for the Australia Day Cavalcades and the way crews were arranged.Heavy card printed as a M&MTB driver run table used for the 1979 Australia Day (29/1/1979) Cavalcade with BTPS tram No. 14. Gives time ex Preston and times ex Spencer & LaTrobe and ex Swanston and car in at Preston depot. In blue and red ink. Image of items added 2/11/13.trams, tramways, mmtb, btps, melbourne, australia day

Yields information about the arrangements for the Australia Day Cavalcades and the way crews were arranged.Heavy card printed as a M&MTB Driver's table, used for the Australia day (26/1/1980) cavalcade for BTPS No. 40. Gives time ex Preston, Spencer St (Flinders St.) and ex Simpson St shunt and times back to Preston workshops. In blue and red ink. Image of items added 2/11/13.trams, tramways, mmtb, btps, melbourne australia day

Yields information about the early operations in Wendouree Parade prior to the official opening.Set of 7 AGFA blue and white plastic mount 35mm slides of early running on Wendouree Parade - late December 1974, January 1975. .1 - 40 at St Aidans Drive (note destination of Carlton St), with Graeme Jordan standing in front of the tram. .2 - 40 at the Loop with a very temporary auxiliary Board. Has destination of St Aidans Drive. .3 - ditto .4 - 26 at St Aidans Drive showing Sturt St West. .5 - ditto .6 - 40 at Gardens Loop .7 - 26 at St Aidans Drive showing Gregory St destination. Various notations by John as to the slide number and the trams in pencil and ink.tramways, trams, btps, commissioning, wendouree parade, st aidans drive, gardens loop, tram 40, tram 26

Has a strong association with a BTPS organised tour and yields information about the tour arrangements., Has a strong association with a BTPS organised tour and yields information about the tour arrangements.Spirit duplicated, handwritten Special Table" or timetable for a BTPS charter tram tour. Issued by the MMTB for a BTPS special charter on 9/1/1974 (going away tour for Warren Doubleday), Inspector Davies, out of South Melbourne Depot. Gives time and route arrangements. 2nd copy on pink card, added 18/8/2007 from Warren Doubleday's papers.trams, tramways, btps, charters, special trams

Has a strong association with volunteer staff, and the first house at Bungaree.Colour print of groups of BTM Volunteers at the Bungaree house, c19789, the original house used by the Museum, weather board. Two photos group on same sheet. Photo 1 - Paul McDonald, Bill Kingsley, Richard Gilbert and Campbell Duncan on the porch Photo 2 - Peter Hill, Peter Winspur and Richard Gilbert in front of the house, possibly soon after moving in, given the condition of the grass etc. Photographer unknown at time of cataloguing, trams, tramways, btps, bungaree, volunteers

Has a strong association with Richard Gilbert and Neil Lardner and the BTM's 40th anniversary celebrations and some of the paperwork used at the dinner..Set of documents provided by Neil Lardner on the organisation of the 40th Anniversary event in 2011, consisting of reports to the Board, emails, notes, planning notes, balloon quote, marquee, apology emails, timing notes and Board report.trams, tramways, 40th anniversary, btm, btps, celebrations