Newspaper cutting from an unknown Melbourne newspaper with a photo of X1 465 loading passengers at Glenhuntly Road Elsternwick, with the signal box and railway overhead in the background. Notes the disadvantage of one many trams, with a large crowd having to pay separately as they enter. Has on the rear a piece of The Age with the date Wednesday 26 October to mend the cutting which has been torn. Dress of the ladies is 1920's with large hats. Tram has the destination of Point Ormond.trams, tramways, point ormond, one man trams, glenhuntly rd, elsternwick, level crossings, tram 465, x1 class, mmtb

B&W negative of tram 459 in Footscray. Tram has destination Williamstown Rd. Driver walking past front of tram. , B&W negative of tram 459 in Barkley St, Footscray at Leeds St. Tram has destination Ballarat Rd. Driver about to board tram, which is ready for shunting.????Paper folder that contained the negative had "NR67B" and date written as 1 Jun 62 in red ink., ?????Paper folder that contained the negative had "NR85B" and date written as 22 Jul 62 in red ink.trams, tramways, x1 class, footscray, barkly st, tram 459

B&W negative of tram 460 in Somerville Rd Footscray. Tram has destination Ballarat Rd. , B&W negative of trams 460 and 465 in Leeds St, Footscray at Irving St. Tram on left (460) has destination Ballarat Rd and tram on right (465) has destination Russell St. Female conductor talking to driver. Third unidentified tram behind 460.Paper folder that contained the negative had "NR45A" written in red ink, "F4" written in pencil, "35A" written in blue ink, and date stamped 23 Jul 1961. On rear, dates stamped 26 Sep 1962 and 6 Oct 1962., Paper folder that contained the negative had "NR49A" written in red ink, "F3" in pencil, "39A" in blue ink, and date stamped 28 Sep 1961. On rear, dates stamped 26 Sep 1962 and 6 Oct 1962.trams, tramways, x1 class, footscray, leeds st, somerville rd, tram 459, tram 460

B&W negative of tram 464 in Leeds St, Footscray at Irving St.Paper folder that contained the negative had "NR42A" written in red ink, "F5" written in pencil, "32A" written in blue ink, and date stamped 5 Sep 1960. On rear, dates stamped 26 Sep 1962 and 6 Oct 1962.trams, tramways, x1 class, footscray, leeds st, tram 464

B&W negative of tram 466 in Somerville Rd, Footscray.Paper folder that contained the negative had "NR10A" written in red ink, "F6" written in pencil, "10A" written in blue ink, and date stamped 29 Nov 1959. On rear, dates stamped 26 Sep 1962 and 2 Sep 1962.trams, tramways, x1 class, footscray, somerville rd, tram 464

1. B&W negative of tram 468 in Ballarat Rd Footscray. Tram has destination Explosives Factory. Driver stepping down from cab and passenger walking from tram to kerb. 2. B&W negative of tram 468 in Ballarat Rd at Gordon St Footscray. Tram has destination Railway Station. Tram shelter shown in front of Powell Hotel. 3. B&W negative of tram 468 in Gordon St Footscray. Tram has destination Railway Station. Tram is shown at corner of River St on wrong side of road, so appears to be ready for shunting. 4. B&W negative of tram 468 at Ordnance Factory West Maribyrnong. Tram has destination Ordnance Factory. W2 454 is in background. 5. B&W negative of tram 468 in River St Footscray. Tram has destination Explosives Factory. 6. B&W negative of tram 468 in Raleighs Rd West Maribyrnong. Tram has destination Explosives Factory. Tram is shunting. 7. B&W negative of tram 468 in Somerville Rd Footscray. Tram has destination Russell St. Tram is shown with driver and female conductor posing for photographer. 8. B&W negative of tram 468 at Ordnance Factory West Maribyrnong. Tram has destination Explosives Factory. 2nd unidentified Tram is shown in background. Female conductor walking the trolley pole around. NOTE: - dates are not as marked on some photo envelopes recorded below as the Footscray closed March 1961.1. Paper folder that contained the negative had "NR30A" written in red ink, "F9" written in pencil, "20A" written in blue ink, and date stamped 11 Jun 1960. On rear, dates stamped 26 Sep 1962 (twice). 2. Paper folder that contained the negative had "NR36A" written in red ink, "F8" in pencil, "26A" in blue ink, and date stamped 11 Jun 1960. On rear, dates stamped 26 Sep 1962 and 6 Oct 1962. 3. Paper folder that contained the negative had "NR47A" written in red ink, "F10" in pencil, "37A" in blue ink, and date stamped 23 Sep 1961. 4. Paper folder that contained the negative had "NR32A" written in red ink, "F14" in pencil, "22A" in blue ink, and date stamped 11 Jun 1960. On rear, dates stamped 26 Sep 1962 and 6 Oct 1962. 5. Paper folder that contained the negative had "NR54A" written in red ink, "F15" written in pencil, "44A" written in blue ink, and date stamped 28 Sep 1961. On rear, dates stamped 26 Sep 1962 and 6 Oct 1962. 6. Paper folder that contained the negative had "NR56A" written in red ink, "F13" in pencil, "46A" in blue ink, and date stamped 28 Sep 1961.2. 7. Paper folder that contained the negative had "NR64A" and "NR105A" written in red ink, "F11" in pencil, "64A" in green ink, and date stamped 1 Jan 1963. On rear, date stamped 26 Sep 1962. 8. Paper folder that contained the negative had "NR62A" written in red ink, "F12" in pencil, "52A" in blue ink, "damaged" in purple ink, and date stamped 11 Jun 1960.trams, tramways, x1 class, footscray, ballarat rd, gordon st, ordnance factory, somerville rd, trolley poles, crews, drivers, conductors, tram 468, tram 454

Photograph of X1 461 at the Ballarat Road terminus with the driver turning the trolley pole. The tram has a "Pay as you enter sign" sign. The driver who drove the tram one man collecting fares has a summer jacket on and is carrying the ticket bag without a ticket wallet - Fare Box tram. All fares were 2 1/2d or 2d tickets sold in lots of six tickets. See item 876 Sections and Fares Book. The driver's trousers do not appear to have a red seem. The tram carried Fare Boxes 9/1930 to 6/1936. This line closed on 10-3-1962 and the tram was subsequently scrapped.Yields information about tram 461 and tramway operations.Black and white photograph on paper.trams, tramways, ballarat road, tram 461, footscray, one-man trams, x1 class

Colour prints showing some of the trams used on the last day of local Footscray services. 1 - X1 459 - picking up a passenger in Ballarat Road - has a service station in the background and the Footscray Hospital 2 - X1 459 and another X2 in Leeds St Footscray. 3 - X1 467, and another X1 and X2 677 at Footscray Tram depot for the AETA tour. (Reference provides information that X2 468 was the second car) 4 - X1 468 with the destination of Williamstown Road turning into Leeds St from Hopkins St 5 - X2 677 and two X1s at Footscray Station in Leeds St. - on the AETA tour. 6 - X2 678 turning from Ballarat Road into Droop St showing the "Ballarat Road" destination. Note Kinnears Rope works building behind the tram.Yields information about the AETA tour to mark the closure of the Footscray local system. Set of six Colour print on Kodak Royal paper.trams, tramways, footscray, ballarat road, leeds st, x1 class, x2 class, aeta tours, tram 459, tram 678, tram 467, tram 468, tram 677, mmtb, footscray depot

Set of 7 Agfa Colour slides, cardboard mounts, by Keith Caldwell dated 11.3.1962 of the transfer of cars from Footscray to the "Main System" the day after the system was closed. See Keith Kings history of Footscray notes. All trams running trolley wheels. .1 - Footscray depot cars X1 463, X2 678, X1 460 and X1 466 in Gordon St, about to turn into River Street. .2 - X2 678 turning from Nicholson St into Irving St. Footscray with the Rockmans Store in the background. This store was later demolished for the Ring Road. Also is J. Boltons Chemist shop advertising Kodak film and another shop advertising Darrell Lea Chocolates, Peters Icecream and ? Lopes fruit shop. .3 - X1 460 at same location. .4 - X2 678 crossing Maribyrnong River Bridge - note the person crouching down on the south side of the bridge behind the tram. .5 - X1 460 in Rosamond Road, just before the curve onto Williamson Rd. This site became the Bunnings site. The tram has a modified 21E truck. .6 - X2 468 as above with part of the curve in the view. Has an advertisement for Bon Stores of Hopkins St Footscray. .7 - X2 678 at ditto..1 - in ink - "Farewell Footscray" Sun 11.3.1962 - Footscray Depot cars departing areas en route to Main system." .2 - .7 all have "Footscray Sun 11.3.62"trams, tramways, footscray, closure, maribyrnong, gordon st, river st, irving st, maribyrnong river, bridges, x1 class, x2 class, rosamond rd, 21e trucks, tram 463, tram 678, tram 460, tram 466

Radio transcript - 12 foolscap sheets, typed. Although not named, appears to have been prepared for or by Mr. Strickland describing "inside information regarding tramcars". Notes cable trams, conversion, sale of trailers and dummies or grip cars, the variety taken over from the trusts, design of new cars (180 in service at the time of the report), open cars vs closed cars, seating and standing capacity, speed, braking system, step heights, destination signs, lifeguards. Gives a description of Preston Workshops, finishing soon, description of the tramcar construction, roofing, painting, sourcing of materials, timbers, cost per tram of 3250 pounds, depots, breakdowns, overhauls, workshops, collision repairs in 1925, construction of 10 safety cars. Vicsig.net gives that X1 461 entered service in Sept. 1926. Pinned to the file by Robert on the rear of TMSV Raffle ticket is a note "Electrical Engineer 15/7/26 p35 "C. H. Wickham gave recent address broadcast on 3LO"In blue pencil in top left hand corner appears to be "Wickham"trams, tramways, tramcars, preston workshops, new trams, sale of trams, cable trams, destination roll, tram brakes, tramcar equipment, x1 class, w class, depots, radio stations

Set of 3 Pakon white plastic mount slides of a visit to the TMSV Bylands, late 1970's, prior to the start of electric tram operations. Photos by Roy Mitchell. .1 - X1 467 on display with a W2 behind. Tram has destination of "Glenhtly Depot" .2 - Horse tram - Zoo - No. 263 with Rebekah standing alongside. .3 - Ballarat 42 on blocks, possibly soon after delivery given its position on the site..1 - "circa 1980's (photo taken) by Roy Mitchell .2 - "1983 tram - unknown adult and Rebekah" .3 - "Tram 1983 by Roy Mitchell"trams, tramways, tmsv, bylands, x1 class, tram 467

Set of 2 photographs taken on the AETA tour Sat. 10/2/1962 - Closure of the Local Tram Routes at Footscray. .1 - Scene at Footscray Tram Depot with the name "Footscray Tramways Trust" Prominent on the building with tram X1 467 sitting on the depot fan with many of the travellers in the view on the hot day. .2 - as above. Taken on Perutz film - see 3997 for the AETA Tour circular.trams, tramways, footscray, aeta, footscray depot, ftt, x1 class, tram 467

Set of 3 photographs taken on the AETA Sat. 10/2/1962 - Closure of the Local Tram Routes at Footscray. .1 - X1 in Hopkins Street Footscray, has the Duci Bros electrical store?, and the Hoyts Trocadero Theatre in the background. .2 - X1 468 and another X1 in Barkly Street with the Footscray Drill Hall in the background .3 - X2 677 and two X1 cars at the corner of Barkly Street and Summerhill Road, West Footscray. Taken on Perutz film - see 3997 for the AETA Tour circular.trams, tramways, footscray, aeta, tours, barkly st, x1 class, x2 class, tram 468, tram 677, tram 467, hopkins st

Set of 2 photographs taken on the AETA Sat. 10/2/1962 - Closure of the Local Tram Routes at Footscray. .1 - X1 468 returning to the depot after the tour. .2 - X2 677 ditto. Taken on Perutz film - see 3997 for the AETA Tour circular.trams, tramways, footscray, aeta, tours, footscray depot, x1 class, x2 class, tram 468, tram 677

Black and white negative, by Wal Jack, of X1 466 (Russell St) and X2 677 (Ballarat Road) at the Footscray Railway Station stop in Leeds St. In the background is R S Smith Printer, Marx's Laundry, note the clock on a pole on the right side of the photo, Photo dated 25-5-1941 in the Wal Jack album along with details of the location.trams, tramways, leeds st, footscray, russell st, ballarat road, x1 class, x2 class, tram 466, tram 677

Book - 16 A4 pages, centre stapled, to A5, titled "A brief history of the Tramways of Footscray", by Keith Kings, based on an original article published in Electric Traction June 1962. Published by the "Melbourne Tramway Museum" TMSV, 2012. Covers the formation of the FTT, includes a map by Liam Davies, economics, trams used, the WW1, Post Way years, traffic, photos, the declining years, closure, references."KS 24-3-62" on top right hand corner in ink.trams, tramways, ftt, footscray, x1 class, x2 class, world war 2, closure

Black and white negative, by Wal Jack, of X1 464 possibly at the Ballarat Road terminus. The tram has the destination of Williamstown Road. Photo dated 20-4-1945 in the Wal Jack album along with details of the location and the tramcar.trams, tramways, footscray, world war 2, x1 class, ballarat road, tram 464

Black and white negative, by Wal Jack, of X1 675 at the Williamstown Road terminus. In the background are shops advertising Robur Tea, Kiwi Black shoe polish, a bakery/cake shop and Swallows Ice Cream. In the Wal Jack Melbourne album, the date is 21-4-1945.trams, tramways, williamstown road, x1 class, tram 675

Black and white negative, by Wal Jack, of X1 460, at the Footscray Railway Station terminus in Leeds St. Has the destination of Russell St. Tram has a Pay as You leave sign. In the background is the Franklin Chemist, Appleton and Wright Menswear, Roy Thomas Tailor, and R. S. Smith Printer. Either late 1930's, 1940 or post 1945 no white stripe on tram.trams, tramways, footscray, leeds st, x1 class, tram 460

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 and the MMTB 2B Truck. The tram has the destination of depot. The tram entered service early Sept. 1926. Photographed at Hanna St South Melbourne depot. Note also the Driver's uniform of the day. 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, mmtb, hanna st depot, south melbourne, unifoms, trams

Black and white negative, by X1 461 and W7 1028 at the western end of Maribyrnong River bridge while on a AETA tour, Fri 31.3.1961. Date from railtourist.com.au VR Tours wiki. Following 1028 is a route 82 car. Photo not in Wal Jack Melbourne album.trams, tramways, maribyrnong river bridge, w7 class, x1 class, aeta, tram 1028, tram 461

Sepia toned photograph - titled "South Melbourne Car Depot and Offices", looking at the then new tram depot in Hanna St. The depot was formally opened on the same day as the South Melbourne line - 31/10/1925. Compare to 5825 where the roof has not been completed. Most likely made for the 70th anniversary of South Melbourne Depot.trams, tramways, x1 class, new trams, south melbourne, hanna st depot

Black and White Photograph of W 375 on the depot fan of the new South Melbourne Car Depot, Hanna St. Possibly before the South Melbourne depot was completed - testing and very little roof cladding. Possibly early Oct. 1925. Photo titled "Where Traffic Leviathans Rest" Compare to 5824 where the roof has been completed. One a set of cards made for the 70th anniversary of South Melbourne Depot - has the anniversary logo stamp on the rear.trams, tramways, x1 class, new trams, south melbourne, hanna st depot, tram 375

Black and white photograph of X1 460 (Russell St) at the Footscray Railway station with an X2 class car behind. Note the metal pan in the overhead to assist to set the trolley pole at night. In the background is a chemist? Franklin advertising a Corn Cure 1/- and Appleton & Wright Men's Wear Store. Photo possibly mid 1950's and by Bob Lilburn.On rear in ink "460 at Footscray Rly Station"trams, tramways, x1 class, footscray, russell st, overhead, tram 460, leeds st, x2 class, mmtb

Sepia toned photograph - X1 462 , titled "One Man electric Tram" with an inset photo of the controls. Photo caption says the photo was taken at Hanna St depot, and describes the tram. Made for the 70th anniversary of South Melbourne Depot on the rear.Yields information about the launch of the X1 class carSepia toned black and white photograph - three copies held.One copy has the stamp of South Melbourne Tram Depot 75 years stamp on the rear.trams, tramways, x1 class, new trams, south melbourne, hanna st depot, tram 462

Photocopied A4 sheet, listing class of tramcars, tramcar numbers, number in service, type, capacity, trucks, motors, weight, controllers, compressor and length, circa 1960 as it lists all the X1 class cars.trams, tramways, mmtb, lists, melbourne, tramcars

The Johnson Fare Box Co. was a manufacturer of Fare Boxes that enabled the viewing as the coin was deposited and receipt of a fare from a passenger - see reference. The MMTB Footscray X1 class trams used fare boxes in 1926 and this may have been a sample coin to show how it worked. See item 7470 for an associated pamphlet that notes the use of Fare Boxes. Further research is required.Demonstrates an item from the Johnson Farebox Co. of Chicago.Sample coin? - round, stamped aluminium with a piece of green felt glued to the rear."Johnson Fare Box Co. Chicago" in raised letters on both sides.trams, tramways, fares, tickets, fareboxes, fare box

Typed two page list - one foolscap and one quarto sheet, titled "Rolling stock data list of the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board, as at 10th Jan. 1927", listing each class, car numbers, type, seating capacity, truck, wheelbase, motors, Horsepower, Tare Tons, Controllers, Compressors and Length. Extends to X1 class tram - typo - 469 instead of 468. Includes cable cars. Has some depot allocation notes. Similar style to 5673, possibly re-typed by Keith Kings, from a MMTB data sheet.Has a pencil note against "469" - bogie?mmtb, tramcars, melbourne, lists

Providing GA drawings of the following: R1146 – General Data of Tramcars – 24-9-1924 PMTT 160 - PMTT Bogie closed car (O class) PMTT 161 - PMTT Combination car PMTT 162 – Summer car (old type) – F class PMTT 163 - PMTT Bogie car PMTT 164 – Summer car – G class PMTT – 700 – Bogie Car with dropped centre compartment and longitudinal rattan saloon seats R2461 – class W – W class converted to W2 R2460 – class W1 R2459 – class W2 R2462 – class X R2464 – class Y R2463 – class X1 R2465 - class Y1 R3071 - class W3 R3076 - class A R3077 - class G R8617 - class Sw6 and W6 R3078 - Class C R3080 – Class X2 R3093A - Class T R3812 - class W4 R4382 - class T - arrangement for one man operation R4646 - class Sw2 R4678B - class W5 R4771A - Class SW6 R5818 - class SW5 R5963 - class A - One man Coburg type R6928 - PCC Car - double end operation (based on a USA drawing) R7416 - class L R8332 - PCC Type car (980) R8999 - Class A tramcar Coburg type original R9601 - class CW5 R9529 - class W7 R9622 - Proposed SW6 car with front entrance R9980 - Freight car 17 R10-129 - class VR R11-333 - Class Z1 and Z2 trams R11-387 - class Z 0 outside dimensions R11-580 - class Z3 tram R12-052 - class W5 sliding door conversion R12-062 - class A tram Articulated tram - class B2Yields information about the MMTB fleet including scrapped trams and their General Arrangement.Album or Set of 41 A4 sheets, photocopied with the title "MMTB Electric Tramways".trams, tramways, drawings, tramcars, tramcar design, preston workshops, mmtb