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Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Malvern tram depot - trams 28 and 982, 8/12/1994
Photo of Malvern tram depot -Z class tram 28 and W6 class tram 982 in the shed at Malvern Tram Depot, 8/12/1994. The photo shows the structure of the running inspection pits and the walkways.Yields information about Malvern Depot in 1994.Colour photograph printed on Kodak paper.melbourne, tramways, tramcars, malvern depot, z class trams, w6 class, tram 28, tram 982 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative record, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), "Tram Classification", 6/1998
The first sheet provides a list and brief description of each class of tramcar in service in Melbourne at the time, including W, Z, A and B class. Gives the major distinguishing features. The second sheet provides a list of each W class tram in service at the time and its status whether City Circle, original or DOT modified. Both sheets dated 6/1998.Yields information about tramcars in the Melbourne fleet during 1998.Set of two A4 sheets, printed.tramcars, ptc, tram class, w class, a class, b class, z class, list, fleet list -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Nucolorvue Publishing, "Melbourne - Interesting Aspects", mid 1970s
Series of five views of Melbourne - City Square (mid 1970s), with Swanston St and St Paul's Cathedral, Z class No. 2 (see item 73), Yarra River and city lights, Bourke St looking east at dusk and the Royal Exhibition buildings and gardens.Demonstrates a multi-view postcard of Melbourne.Colour postcard by Nu-Color-Vue No. NCV1316 postcards, city square, z class, tram 2, yarra river, bourke st, st paul's cathedral, swanston st, royal exhibition buildings -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Slide, New Z class tram Preston Workshops, c1975
Colour slide of a new Z class tram at Preston workshops on stands being fitted out. TMSV duplicate slide - MP175.Yields information about PCC car 1041, a prototype all electric tramcar Kodachrome colour slides, duplicate cardboard mount.tramways, z class, new tram, preston workshops -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Slide - set of 3, Chris Jacobson, Z class tram No 1, May 1975
Set of three Colour slides of a new Z class, No. 1 tram dated May 1975. The tram entered service on 5/5/1975 - see reference. 1 - Leaving Batman Ave terminus, route 70 for Wattle Park Elgar Road. 2 - In Wallen Road, just over the Yarra River Bridge at Hawthorn 3 - Swan St - Batman Ave intersection with the Olympic Swimming pool in the background along with a W class running a route 77.Yields information about Z class 1 and Batman Ave terminus.Set of 3 Kodachrome colour slides, cardboard mount.All have "Chris" in ink on the rear.tramways, z class, new tram, tram 1, batman ave, route 70, wallen road -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Slide, Z class trams 2 & 3 West Preston, May 1975
Colour slide of Z class trams 2 and 3 at the West Preston terminus, both showing Special. Most likely being tested prior to entering service late June 1975. The slide is dated May 1975. In the background is a Permewan food store and a Commonwealth Bank.Yields information about Z class trams 2 and 3.Kodachrome colour slides, cardboard mount.tramways, z class, new tram, west preston, tram 2, tram 3 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Legal record - Contract documentation - Z class, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "MMTB Contract No. 2500", 1972 to 1974
Folder prepared by the MMTB Engineering and Stores department to document the tender, the formal tender response from Commonwealth Engineering and then the many letters or clarifications that would form the final contract document for construction of 100 Z class tramcars. See item 2266 for the Tender Schedule.Demonstrates the degree of the negoitation with Commonwealth Engineering and responses for the contract for the Z class tram.Plastic folder with three interscrews containing the contract documentation for the Z class tram. Includes a copy of the Tender Schedule for "100 All-Electric trams" in a back cover pocket. Has "MMTB Contract No. 2500" in gold block on the front. Folder by Arnold's plastics of Sydney."2011.016" in pencil on first sheet.tramways, mmtb, z class, tenders, new trams, comeng, commonwealth engineering, contracts -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Traveller's Notes, Four photos of Melbourne trams, 1995
Postcard - full colour, Divided back type of four Melbourne trams by Travellers Notes Australia. Photo by Neil J Leed 1995. Has details on rear and publisher logo on the front and has the details of Melbourne and its trams and publisher details on rear. Features Z 73, Princes Bridge, Route 3 Melbourne University W6 957, Flinders St, City circle Z3 217, Victoria Parade, Brunswick St, route 30, in an all-over advertising scheme for Qantas. SW6, 852, Princes Bridge, Route 5, University.trams, tramways, princes bridge, victoria parade, flinders st, university, route 3, route 30, route 5, city circle, tram 73, tram 957, tram 217, tram 852 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White, David Menzies, Tram Z 2 at Preston Workshops, June 1975
Black and white print of Z class tram No. 2 at Preston Workshops. Has the destination of West Preston Regent St with a route number "334". Photo possibly at the time around the trams entry to service on 28/6/1975. See reference.Yields information about Z class 2 around the time of its commissioning.Black and White photograph - printed on plain paper with photographers stamp on rear.Has stamp of David Menzies on rear. and in ink "Z 2 W'shops"tramways, trams, mmtb, z class, tram 2 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White, David Menzies, Tram 671 Preston Workshops, 1976
Black and white print of W4 671 at Preston Workshops. Alongside the tram is a Z-class tram. Tram 671 was sold to the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society in 1976.Yields information about W4 671 prior to its disposal.Black and White photograph - printed on plain paper with photographers stamp on rear.Has stamp of David Menzies on rear. and in ink "W4 671"tramways, trams, mmtb, z class, w4 class, tram 671 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of 4, David Menzies, Nicholson St traffic barriers installation, c1975
Black and white print of the installation of traffic barriers in Nicholson St in 1975. See item 342 for a report on the impact of the barriers. 1 - Carlton Gardens - Z13 2 - Nicholson St Traffic Barriers - Z9, near Gertrude St. with W11 in the background. 3 - Nicholson St barriers at Johnston Street with Z15, Tankerville Arms Hotel, and a Mobil service station. 4 - Nicholson St barrier installation, Carlton Gardens area - Z9Yields information about the installation of traffic barriers along Nicholson St Fitzroy 1975,Set of four Black and White photographs - printed on plain paper with photographers stamp and notes on rear.Has stamp of David Menzies on rear. and in ink details of photo.tramways, trams, mmtb, nicholson st, safety barriers, z class, tram 13, tram 9, tram 15 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Album - Robert Thomson Slide Collection, "Melbourne 1-10th October 1993", 1-10 October 1993
Photo - see pdf file for further information. Number Brief Description RT001 South Melbourne depot - tram 861 -"Domain Rd" RT002 Fitzroy St, St Kilda - tram 858 - route 16 RT003 "3" - Z class - tram 210 - "City" - route 05 RT004 Swanston St - tram 989 - "University" - route 8 RT005 Swanston St - tram 992 - "City" - route 6 RT006 Swanston St - tram 867 - "City" - route 8 RT007 "2" - Track Relay Wattletree Road RT008 "1" Track Relay Wattletree Road - tram 214 - route 05 RT009 Swanston St - tram 26 - "City - Swanston St" - route 6 RT010 Balaclava Junction - tram 76 - route 09 RT011 "6" - Track Relay Wattletree Road RT012 Fitzroy St - tram 2042 - "East Brunswick" route 96 RT013 Swanston St - tram 985 - "City" - route 8 RT014 "4" - Track Relay Wattletree Road, Malvern East, looking east to terminus at Burke Rd RT015 "5" - Track Relay Wattletree Road RT016 Collins St - tram 923 - "St Kilda Beach" - route 12 RT017 Victoria Pde Siding - tram 67 - "Special" - route 12 RT018 Nth Fitzroy Depot - trams 2037 & 2021 RT019 Park Street - tram 844 - "West Preston" - route 10 RT020 South Melb Beach Ter - tram 49 RT021 St Kilda Line - tram 67 - "East Brunswick" - route 96 RT022 Port Melb Terminus - tram 67 - "Port Melb'ne" - route 111 RT023 Port Melb Line - tram 2038 - "Exhibition Bldg" - route 111 RT024 Sth Melb Depot - tram 937 – “Restaurant" RT025 Collins St - tram 282 - "City" - route 42 RT026 Spring Street - tram 2100 - "City Spencer St" - route 86 RT027 Spring Street - tram 2093 - "Port Melbourne" - route 111 RT028 "1" New Track Spring St RT029 "2" track construction - Spring St RT030 "3" track construction - Spring St RT031 "4" track construction - Spring St RT032 "5" track construction - Spring St Demonstrates the work of Robert Thomson in photography, collection and/or production of slidesAssembled album in a black presentation folder of 32 colour slides, collected or produced by Robert Thomson. All photographs have been scanned and placed on the Museum's G drive. A list of all photographs with details has been compiled. melbourne, tramways, trams, track construction -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Fold up calendar - MURLA, Melbourne Underground Rail Loop Authority (MURLA), late 1981
Shows a cross section through the Museum Station under La Trobe St (later Melbourne Central), showing trams, stairs, trains of the then new underground station. Published by the Melbourne Underground Rail Loop Authority and Ministry of Transport, late 1980. The station was opened in Jan. 1981 see reference. Note the Z class trams with incorrect doors given the trolley pole and silver or Hitachi trains.Demonstrates a calendar produced by MURLA to show the Museum Station in cross section.Printed card with punched out folds and 1981 calendar. Two copies held.murla, museum station, diagrams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, Fiona Whitlock, Sunday Press, "Orange Versus Green", "Anger Trams", 15/05/1977 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper Clipping - from the Sunday Press Magazine section, 15/5/1977 - titled "Anger Trams" and "Orange Versus Green "about the change some two years ago with the introduction or the Z class trams, known as "Clockwork Trams". Has comments from passengers - both for and against, includes a diary of a trip, comparison with green trams. Has photos of Z37, W2 626 and cable trams. Written by Fiona Whitlocktrams, tramways, z class, w class, new trams, tram 35, tram 626 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, Burwood Press, "75th year", 24/07/1999 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping - from the Progress Press, 24th July 1991, titled "75th year" reporting on the 75th anniversary of the Hawthorn Tramway Trust - HTT. Refers to notes supplied by Michael Norbury, Has a photo of Z15 on route 75 to East Burwood in Burwood Highway. Photo by Andrew Batsch.On left hand side in ink "Progress Press Wed 24 July 1991"trams, tramways, htt, burwood highway, z class, tram 15 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newsletter, Yarra Trams, "Tramlines", Jan. 2007
Magazine or Newsletter - A3 folded into A4, full colour, gloss paper titled "Tramlines - issue 11 December 2007" of Yarra Trams, containing an item on the trams being listed as Icons, by the National Trust, message from CEO Dennis Cliche, trams stops, TramTracker, hailing trams, route 86 to the Waterfront and the discovery and heritage protection of a section of Cable Tram Track in North Melbourne, Abbotsford St. Front cover has a photo of a Z crossing Princes Bridge, photo by John Krutop. Has the Southbank buildings in the background.trams, tramways, cable trams, yarra trams, abbotsford st, national trust, heritage victoria, princes bridge -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, National Trust, "Friends of the W class Trams Policy Statement", c1991
Report - 10 A4 photocopied pages titled "Friends of the W class Trams Policy Statement" undated, signed by Don Gibson. Looks at the fleet after the delivery of all the B class trams, numbers of cars required for service, issues, a requested approach, equipment and their request - continue to run W class trams, store Z1 and Z2 trams. Provides a statement of the trust's policy - classification, present threat, Met Proposal, comparison with Z class trams, tables of costs for each type of tram, options, power consumption, ride, life span, crew costing, public support, views on upgrading, conclusions. Notes that Mr. Peter. Spyker was Minister for Transport at the time and that B class still being delivered - completed 1994. Mr Spyker was Minister from 1990 to 1992 - document c1991.trams, tramways, w class, b class, z class, national trust, the met -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Badge/s, Badge Minit, "Keep the Sydney Road Trams", late 1980's
Badge - featuring the front of a Z class tram with the words "Keep the Sydney Road Trams". Has a pin with a white plastic backing on the rear to enable to be fixed to an item of clothing. Has manufacturer's name and logo on the rear of badge - Badge Minit. Advised by Neil Elphick 23/6/2018 that they were made at the time by Sydney Road traders when the Upfield Light rail was being considered 1988/1989.trams, tramways, the met, conductors, melbourne, badges, sydney rd, upfield light rail -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Sign, Yarra Trams, tramcar stop sign - door, mid to late 2000's
Sign - galvanised steel sheet with a baked white enamel paint finish and overlaid with a reflective white and red "Stop" and two walking legs to warn motorists that a pedestrian or passenger was about to leave or board a tramcar. Fitted to the folding doors of Z, A and B class tramcars mid to late 2000's?. It replaced a larger green fold out sign with an image of pedestrians and the word "stop" on it. Sign has not been used. See Reg Item 4386 for another example.trams, tramways, tramcars, signs, passengers, safety -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Sign - Adhesive label, Yarra Trams, c2000
Adhesive label for fitting to Z or A or B class trams, asking passengers to "Keep stairwell clear until doors have fully opened".trams, tramways, signs, tramcars, ptc, yarra trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, Adam Carey, "Zed's nearly dead: Melbourne's first modern trams to go", 14/04/2016 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Age, Thursday 14/4/2016 titled "Zed's nearly dead: Melbourne's first modern trams to go", written by Adam Carey, Transport Reporter about the demise of the original Z class fleet. Has an interview with Adam Chandler of the FOHTD museum and Simon Murphy of Yarra Trams. Contains photos of Z35 running a 3a service and Z37 in Bourke St. Photo of Z35 by Pat Scala. Also has a cartoon - with a "Z's" coming out of the tram.trams, tramways, z class, yarra trams, cartoons, route 3, bourke st, tram 35, tram 37 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Memorandum, Victorian Railways, Victorian Railways Memorandum, dated 30-11-1906 re St Kilda tramway, 30/11/1906 12:00:00 AM
Victorian Railways Memorandum, dated 30-11-1906 on VR printed form Z 183a, advising Porter (?) G. H. Biquell (?) that he had been transferred to the position of Conductor on the St Kilda Brighton Electric Tramway from 1/12. He was to report to Mr. Bradford at the Power Station, Elsternwick. Signed by J. Keane Acting Station Master West Richmond station. Has been completed using a form with a perforated edge on the left hand side.trams, tramways, victorian railways, st kilda brighton, conductors, personnel, elwood -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, David R. Keenan, "Melbourne's Tramways in 1974", 1974
Book, 48 pages + card covers + fold out map at rear, perfect bound, titled "Melbourne's Tramways in 1974". Written by David R. Keenan, published by the Transit Press NSW. Provides an overview of the Melbourne tram system at the transition point from being operated only by W class trams, to the start of operation of Z class trams. Gives a brief description of the system, the Board, trackwork, power supply, maintenance, Hawthorn Training Centre, tramway operations, fares, services in the CBD and from each of the depots. Has detailed map of the City area tramways and the suburban area, along with many photographs of the time."D. W. Lees on the top right hand corner on the front page in a fine felt pen ink.trams, tramways, mmtb, power supply, training, hawthorn, operations, maps, fares, depots -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Magazine, ASEA Limited, "ASEA Journal 1977 - Vol. 50 - No. 4", Aug. 1977
Magazine - 24 pages - A4 full gloss paper - central stapled titled "ASEA Journal 1977 - Vol. 50 - No. 4", published by ASEA Pty Ltd. Has an article "New Trams for Melbourne" - written by Lars Friden, ASEA Transport division and Ross Coltman of ASEA Lilydale. Includes information on the tram itself, background, contractors, design, equipment, control equipment, internal and external photographs, under floor layout, bogies, electrical diagrams, panels, and layouts. See also Reg item 1603 for September 1976 issue about the 50th Z class delivery. 2nd copy added 10-1-2019trams, tramways, asea, sweden, mmtb, z class, electrical equipment, controllers -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Magazine, ASEA Limited, "ASEA Action September 1976 - Vol. 7 - No. 3", 1993
Magazine - 8 pages - A4 full gloss paper - central stapled titled "September 1976 - Vol. 7 - No. 3" published by ASEA Electric (Aust) Pty Ltd. Has a cover photo of Z 50 being commissioned and an article on the commissioning and handover of the 50th Z class tram, with a photo of the event with the Transport Minister J. Rafferty, F. F. Ruegg of ASEA, F. D. Snell, Chairman and D.S Smith of Comeng. Has an adjacent article about the commissioning of the Z class trams by Ted Payne and Christian Siegel - noting the use of W2 337 as a mobile workshop. On the following page has an article about the appointment of Dudley Snell as chairman of the MMTB. See also Reg item 1603 for September 1976 issue about the 50th Z class delivery. Second copy from John Prideaux added 18/6/2017.trams, tramways, asea, mmtb, z class, electrical equipment, controllers, commissioning, testing, tram 50, tram 337 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Specification, Commonwealth Engineering?, "New Non-articulated tramcar for Melbourne" "(Z1 & Z2 class trams", c1975
Specification or report - 3 A4 pages, photocopied titled "New Non-articulated tramcar for Melbourne" with notation "(Z1 & Z2 class trams" above heading in ink. Gives the detail of the tramcar, classification, developers (builders and suppliers), description, history, contract price, warranty, vehicle performance, dimensions, suspension, propulsion, braking, electrical and control systems and body specifications.has "See Fraser Donaldson at lunchtime" in ink along the top of the first page and "(Z1 & Z2 class trams" above heading in ink.trams, tramways, z class, commonwealth engineering, comeng, asea, mmtb, new trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Instruction, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), "MTA Tram Maintenance Instructions - Version 1.0, May 1988", May. 1988
Set of Instructions - 35 A4 photocopied sheets, stapled in the top left hand corner - titled "MTA Tram Maintenance Instructions - Version 1.0, May 1988". Has a table of contents or index. Gives a list of checks, work, testing's, inspections, brakes, pantographs to be undertaken on Z and A class trams.In felt pen in the top right hand corner "Mostly Z & A class.."trams, tramways, tramcars, instructions, z class, z3 class, a class, maintenance, testing, mta -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Form/s, Yarra Trams, "Despatch Sheet", 14/10/2006 12:00:00 AM
Partly completed form or report - Despatch Sheet - A4 printed sheet for Friday 14/10/2006? showing Run, driver number, start place, times in and out. kilometres travelled, class of tram, number, track and with remarks. Yarra Trams. Noted that it was found in Z3 142, which is shown on the sheet. On the rear of the sheet is a ink drawing showing lines to Preston Workshops with 142/Z? on the top right hand corner.In pencil "found in pencil" and date filled in with a ? along the top line.trams, tramways, operations, yarra trams, preston workshops -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Form/s, Yarra Trams, "Tram sign off sheet Essendon", 2006
Form - A4 - doubled side titled "Tram sign off sheet Essendon", giving a very detailed list of possible faults, including vandalism, for W, Z and B class trams for both No. 1 and 2 ends of the tram. Has been commenced for tram 2033, but has tram 2006 in pencil at the top of the sheet. 2nd copy - unused added 27/6/2021but has "tram 2006" in pencil at the top of the sheet - possible date.trams, tramways, essendon depot, faults, operations, maintenance, drivers, tram 2033 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Yarra Trams, "Tram It 2006 - Family Fun Day - Sunday 8 October - your guide to the Tram It family fun day", Oct. 2006
Full colour pamphlet folded A3 printed on gloss paper titled "Tram It 2006 - Family Fun Day - Sunday 8 October - your guide to the Tram It family fun day", advertising the Yarra Trams event at Docklands on 8/10/2006 to celebrate 100 years of electric trams in Melbourne. Has an image of V214, event details and planning. Has the Yarra Trams 100 years logo and their logo and the City of Melbourne logo along the bottom of sheet. Inside lists the 11 trams to appear at the event along with details of each tram or class of tram, with a reversed colour image. On the rear has a map of the event and location plan. Two copies held.trams, tramways, yarra trams, 100 years of electric trams, docklands, displays, tramcars, v class, htt, w class, w5 class, vr, w7 class, z class, a class, b class, c class, d class