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Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White, Epson Road Rail Bridge under construction, Early 1925
... Image shows a newspaper photo of the MMTB U Class Tram 203... construction with MMTB U Class tram on temporary track ... Image shows a newspaper photo of the MMTB U Class Tram 203 ...Image shows a newspaper photo of the MMTB U Class Tram 203 on temporary track at east side of excavation for underpass in Epson Road Flemington with Racecourse railway line to eliminate level crossing. The road was often closed to all traffic, including trams on race days by the railways. The work was completed in April 1925MMTB U Class trams were built for the former operator NMETL, with the photo showing an early level crossing abolition project. Black and White photo Epson Road Rail Bridge under construction with MMTB U Class tram on temporary track tramways, trams, epson road bridge, u class, flemington, tram 203 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Leisure object - Playing cards featuring A235 within a plastic case, Randa
... Pack of playing cards featuring a Melbourne A class tram... with a photo of an A class tram on one side. Has a price label... of playing cards featuring a Melbourne A class tram, No. 235 ...Pack of playing cards featuring a Melbourne A class tram, No. 235 in Victoria Parade. Photo is different to the one used in item 6707. Has the name Randa on the plastic case and the Joker notes that the cards were printed in British Hong Kong.Shows the use of a Melbourne tram on a souvenir.Pack of playing cards,within a plastic case, printed with a photo of an A class tram on one side. Has a price label of $3.35 on rear of case.melbourne, trams, a class, tram 235, playing cards -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Specification, Commonwealth Engineering?, "New Non-articulated tramcar for Melbourne" "(Z1 & Z2 class trams", c1975
... & Z2 class trams" above heading in ink. Gives the detail... the top of the first page and "(Z1 & Z2 class trams" above heading... Trams tramways Z class Commonwealth Engineering Comeng ASEA MMTB ...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 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Model - Model Sydney R class tram
... Model Sydney R class tram...Model of a Sydney R class tram - operable - painted...Model of Sydney Tramways R class tram, plastic... Model of Sydney Tramways R class tram, plastic with operable ...Model of a Sydney R class tram - operable - painted in Sydney Tramway colours. The Sydney Tramway Museum has a number of them in their fleet though most are stored.Demonstrates an model that represented the later type of a drop-centre saloon car type trams operated on the Sydney tram network until closure in 1961.Model of Sydney Tramways R class tram, plastic with operable trolley poles. HO Scale. Has been fitted with two different motors with "01217" marked on the smaller motor. No information as to the manufacturer.models, tramcars, sydney, r class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White, W Class Tram 220 - Newspaper photo 1924, 5-1-1924
... W Class Tram 220 - Newspaper photo 1924... Class trams in service. The photo caption gives details...W 220 was the second W Class tram built. Photo was taken... Class Trams were a highly successful design of trams ...Image shows a 1924 newspaper photo of one of the new W Class trams in service. The photo caption gives details of the tram including its length. It has the destination of St Kilda Road.The W Class Trams were a highly successful design of trams for Melbourne. W 220 was the second W Class tram built. Photo was taken in 1924 showing this tram with St Kilda Road on the destination board. Note there is no destination route number box.tramways, trams, st kilda road, tram 220, w class trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and white - Flinders St Station c1920's
... Shows H class tram number 57, east bound in Flinders St..., late 1920's with H class tram 57 in the view.... Shows H class tram number 57, east bound in Flinders St ...Shows H class tram number 57, east bound in Flinders St with the Flinders Street Railway station in the background. Has a number of horse drawn vehicles in the view along with motor cars and trucks, some of them doing a hook turn. A policeman is on point duty. Photo taken after Flinders St converted to electric trams from cable trams in 1927. Commercial print from a SLV photo.Yields information about the location, the streetscape and the trams and vehicles in use at the time. Original photo taken from a Rose Series - Southern Cross Series No. 5. See State Library of Victorian Collection - H2011.27DBlack and white photograph of Flinders St Station Melbourne, late 1920's with H class tram 57 in the view."RSCP 327" & "C1929" in pencil and "H57" in red ink on rear.tramways, h class, trams, tram 57, flinders st, flinders st station, horse drawn vehicles, mmtb -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - A Class 231 in Doncaster Road, North Balwyn Village, 1990
... A class trams... at a commemorative event from the Kew Tram Depot. Kew Tram Depot A class ...This colour photograph, with 15 others are enlargements gifted to the Society by Mel Lawrence in 2016. They were taken at a commemorative event from the Kew Tram Depot. Laminated colour enlargement of an A Class 231 in Doncaster Road, North Balwyn Village during a re-enactment from the Kew Depot in 1990.Annotation reverse: "Kew Depot 1990. A Class 231 in Doncaster Road, North Balwyn Village."kew tram depot, a class trams, trams -- melbourne -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - A Class 231, Y1 Class B11 & W2 Class 380 in High Street South, 1990
... A class trams... at a commemorative event from the Kew Tram Depot. Kew Tram Depot A class ...This colour photograph, with 15 others are enlargements gifted to the Society by Mel Lawrence in 2016. They were taken at a commemorative event from the Kew Tram Depot. Laminated colour enlargement of trams in High Street South during a re-enactment from the Kew Depot in 1990.Annotation reverse: "Kew Depot 1990. A Class 231, Y1 Class, B11 & W2 Class 380 in High Street South"kew tram depot, a class trams, trams -- melbourne, y1 class trams, w2 class trams -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Y Class 469, A Class 231 in heritage colours of the M&MTB, 1990
... A class trams... at a commemorative event from the Kew Tram Depot. Kew Tram Depot A class ...This colour photograph, with 15 others are enlargements gifted to the Society by Mel Lawrence in 2016. They were taken at a commemorative event from the Kew Tram Depot. Laminated colour enlargement of Y Class 469, and A Class 231 in heritage colours of the M&MTB during a re-enactment from the Kew Depot in 1990.Annotation reverse: "Kew Depot 1990. Y Class 469, A Class 231 in heritage colours of the M&MTB"kew tram depot, a class trams, trams -- melbourne, y class trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Colour Print/s, 2001
... in ink on rear "W class tram "Floriade" Canberra ACT Sept... Trams tramways W2 class Canberra Sydney Tramway Museum tram 249 ...Colour print on Ilford Paper for W2 249 painted for the Federal Capital Commission Tramways, Federation Line demonstration. The tram provided by the Sydney Tramway Museum who built a short demonstration line. See https://www.sydneytramwaymuseum.com.au/members.old/Trolley_Wire/287%20-%20Trolley%20Wire%20-%20Nov%202001.pdf, - Trolley Wire Nov. 2001 for an article. See Reg Item 5602 for further details and photographs of the proposal.in ink on rear "W class tram "Floriade" Canberra ACT Sept. 01"trams, tramways, w2 class, canberra, sydney tramway museum, tram 249 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White - A Class Tram No. 1 at terminus (possibly Ballarat Road), about 1925
... Black and White - A Class Tram No. 1 at terminus (possibly...Black and White photograph of MMTB A Class Tram No 1. ... trams and MMTB Uniforms. Tramways trams class tram 1 PMTT crews ...Photo shows one of the A class tramcars, No. 1, originally built for The Prahran & Malvern Tramway Company in 1910-11, then transported to the isolated Footscray System in 1923-24. Most were withdrawn between 1928 and 1931. Possibly at the Ballarat Rd terminus. Also shows the crew, Conductor and Driver in MMTB Uniforms. Collected by Keith Kings.Yields information about the original Melbourne A class trams and MMTB Uniforms.Black and White photograph of MMTB A Class Tram No 1. On rear in ink - "MMTB A - No. 1 terminus at Ballarat Road (?)" KS Kings Collection (about 1925), 1920s.tramways, trams, class, tram 1, pmtt, crews, uniforms -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White L class 102
... Black and White photograph of L class tram No. 102 shunting.... Shows a MMTB L class tram trams tramways L class tram 102 Royal ...Tram shown shunting in Royal Parade. The Conductor is changing the points. Photographer and date unknown, possibly mid 1980's. Route 18 was a Brunswick route, the tram has a Malvern Run Number. L 102 was the spare car at Brunswick from 1972 to 1979.Shows a MMTB L class tramBlack and White photograph of L class tram No. 102 shuntingtrams, tramways, l class, tram 102, royal parade, route 18, brunswick -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Series of 3 - Z86 being transported to Orange, Herald Sun, 10/1977
... Set of three images of Z class tram being transported... for display at a conference. tramways transport Z class tram 86 ...Series of three photos showing Z86 being taken by road to Orange, N.S.W. in connection with the Transportation Conference of the National Committee on Transportation of the Institution of Engineers, Australia, being held from 24th to 26th October. It left Preston on 20th October. (See Electric Traction Nov. 1977 p171) Published in The Sun newspaper Saturday 22-10-1977 - see item, 3129Yields information about the transport of Z86 to Orange for display at a conference.Set of three images of Z class tram being transported to Orange.Has Herald Sun Copyright stamp on rear of each print.tramways, transport, z class, tram 86, transporting trams, orange -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of 3 Colour Print/s, Colin Rough, 24/01/2003 12:00:00 AM
... In ink on rear of each "W class tram Mt Dee, Maitland 26/4... Trams tramways Maitland Newcastle W2 class tram 245 tram 432 ...Set of three colour prints taken at the site of the Newcastle Tramway Museum 26/4/2002 by Colin Rough. .1 - W2 432 with the side cladding removed. .2 - ditto .3 - W2 245 in poor condition, with a coal loader conveyor in the background.In ink on rear of each "W class tram Mt Dee, Maitland 26/4/02"trams, tramways, maitland, newcastle, w2 class, tram 245, tram 432, scrapped trams, sw2 class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), c1975
... class tram No. 1, c1975.... Trams tramways Z class Illustrations MMTB tram 1 On the rear ...Black and White Photograph of a model or illustration of Z class tram No. 1, c1975.On the rear of the photograph has in pencil "Z1 model - MMTB"trams, tramways, z class, illustrations, mmtb, tram 1 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - List, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), "Destination rolls", 9/02/1988 12:00:00 AM
... Prideaux 9/2/1988. 1 - North South LRT - A class Tram Universal... Trams tramways Destination Roll The Met A class Light Rail Z ...Set of 5 foolscap photocopied sheets, lists the destination for each depot and the positioning on the roll. Copied by John Prideaux 9/2/1988. 1 - North South LRT - A class Tram Universal Destination Roll 2 - A class Tram Universal Destination Roll 3 - Z3 class tram - ditto 4 - "B" Roll - Z (1 + 2) class tram - ditto 5 - Universal (A) Destinations - possibly the "A" Roll for Z1 and Z2. See 3634 and 3635 for a c2010 Yarra Trams listing."copied 9/2/88" on the bottom right hand corner of most sheets in ink.trams, tramways, destination roll, the met, a class, light rail, z class, z3 class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Letter, The Met, "Classification of W class Trams", 17/12/1990 12:00:00 AM
... , to the National Trust 17/12/1990, titled "Classification of W class Trams... Trams tramways National Trust B class W Class New Trams Depots ...Photocopy of a letter and report (13 pages, stapled in the top left hand corner) signed by Russell Nathan of The Met, to the National Trust 17/12/1990, titled "Classification of W class Trams" enclosing the management plan for the Philosophy of the B class trams including use of W class trams. Includes notes on the implementation, general fleet distribution, composition. Report prepared by Dennis Griffithstrams, tramways, national trust, b class, w class, new trams, depots, depot allocation -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - MTPA W2 class tram No. 407, Greg Naylor, 2022
... MTPA W2 class tram No. 407...Black and White photo of Photo of MTPA W2 class tram... W2 class tram 407 MTPA Black and White photo of Photo of MTPA ...Melbourne Tramcar Preservation Association W2 407, on loan to the Ballarat Tramway Museum. See reference for the history of this tram. Photographed during 2022 on a Mamiya RB67 large format film camera.Yields information about MTPA tram 407 on loan to the BTM.Black and White photo of Photo of MTPA W2 class tram No. 407 at depot Junction.btm, trams, tramcars, w2 class, tram 407, mtpa -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), mid 1970's
... fitted to a Z class tram.... Trams tramways Bogies Trucks Z class Black and white photo ...Black and white photo of a side view of a bogie / truck fitted to a Z class tram.trams, tramways, bogies, trucks, z class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Notice, Yarra Trams, "Employee News - Upgrading W-Class trams for future generations", 27/09/2018 12:00:00 AM
... -Class trams for future generations" published on an A4 sheet... Trams tramways Yarra Trams City Circle W Class W8 class ...Notice or newsletter titled "Employee News - Upgrading W-Class trams for future generations" published on an A4 sheet in colour, 27/9/2018 by Yarra Trams with the Keolis Downer logo. Advises that 6 more W class trams will be upgrade to W8's, removal of older W class trams from the city circle commencing 15 Oct., use of A class trams temporally and the refurbishment of trams used by the Tramcar Restaurant. Quotes Carla Purcell, Director Lines. Has a photo of an un-numbered W8 at the Bendigo Tram depot.trams, tramways, yarra trams, city circle, w class, w8 class, restaurant tram -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Handwritten Notes, John Prideaux, "Trams at Depot [N]", 26/07/1975 12:00:00 AM
... class tram, lists up to Z9 and W class trams.... Trams tramways Z class North Fitzroy Depot W Class Sheet ...Sheet of paper with a hand written listing of trams at North Fitzroy depot 26-7-1975 at 10am and 11.30 listing trams at depot and in Traffic. At the time of the introduction of the Z class tram, lists up to Z9 and W class trams.trams, tramways, z class, north fitzroy depot, w class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Calendar, AETA 2002 featuring M>Tram and Yarra trams B2 class trams, 2002
... different companies. Features B2 class trams 2078 and 2021... B2 class trams passing each other in Brunswick St Fitzroy... different companies. Features B2 class trams 2078 and 2021 ...The AETA published calendars on an annual basis through to 2005, promoting electric transport in Public Transport. The photo shows the two different liveries adopted by the Franchised operators M>Tram and Yarra trams when the system was split into two different companies. Features B2 class trams 2078 and 2021. The hand written note, dated 28-11-2005 by Keith Kings was with the calendar and records that Ken Craven was not able to arrange production for a 2006 calendar. Yields information about the AETA promotional activities.Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA) Calendar for 2002, featuring a photo by Ian Thiele of M>Tram and Yarra Trams B2 class trams passing each other in Brunswick St Fitzroy. Gives contact details for the AETA divisions. Stapled to the sheet is a 12 sheet preprinted calendar for 1985 with various details of holidays etc. Printed on card with a punched hole on the top edge. The photo is glued to the sheet. Hand written note on ruled quarto sheet.calendars, aeta, tramways, b2 class trams, tram 2021, tram 2078, brunswick st, m>tram, yarra trams, franchise, ken craven -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White - MMTB M Class tram 185 - Newspaper photo, MMTB M Class Tram 125 in Newmarket - Newspaper photo, Early 1920s
... Black and White - MMTB M Class tram 185 - Newspaper photo...MMTB M Class Tram 125 in Newmarket - Newspaper photo ...MMTB M class tram 185 in Racecourse Road Newmarket, delayed... trams M Class trams Sheep Racecourse Rd tram 185 Hotels MMTB M ...Image shows sheep crossing Racecourse Rd hindering a travelling tram M185. Has either the Newmarket Hotel or the Pastrol Hotel in the background.Early days of effect of markets on tramways MMTB M class tram 185 in Racecourse Road Newmarket, delayed by sheep neat the Saleyards.tramways, trams, m class trams, sheep, racecourse rd, tram 185, hotels -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Press Release, National Trust, "National Trust media release - Independent report favours retention of W-class trams", 18/08/1993 12:00:00 AM
... - Independent report favours retention of W-class trams", dated 18/8... Trams tramways W Class Scrapped Trams National Trust In top ...Press Release - 12 A4 photocopied pages, stapled in top left hand corner, titled "National Trust media release - Independent report favours retention of W-class trams", dated 18/8/1993. Press release supports the retention of W class trams over Z class trams, references a report by Ove-Arup and Cam Com. Provides quotes from Simon Molesworth, Chairman of the Trust's W Class Tram committee, Don Gibson. Provides copy of Report - looks at cost of maintaining and operating W and Z class trams. No reference to other types of trams. Gives history of the trams, notes withdrawal from service, spare parts, storage in North Melbourne. No mention of low floor trams or disability access.In top Right hand corner in ink "KS 9-9-93"trams, tramways, w class, scrapped trams, national trust -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Association of Railway Enthusiasts (ARE), Melbourne trams A245, Jan. 2006
... Trams tramways Melbourne A class Decorated Trams tram 245 Colour ...Colour postcard of Melbourne trams A245, advertising the Melbourne Open Tennis tournament, January 2006, in the Docklands Area. Photo Ian Green. Postcard produced by Railcard for the Association of Railway Enthusiasts, ARE No. 8/06. Has ARE logo, shop details and hours, space for small message, address and stamp.trams, tramways, melbourne, a class, decorated trams, tram 245 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Functional object - Seat Fabric Samples, sample brown vinyl, c1975
... of Z class trams. Has a pink backing.... Trams tramways Z class Public Transport Equipment Seats Fabric ...Seat fabric sample brown vinyl as used in the first batch of Z class trams. Has a pink backing.trams, tramways, z class, public transport, equipment, seats, fabric -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard - St Kilda Road, with W class trams and the Shrine of Remembrance, National View by Murfett Publishing, 1970s
... W2 class tram...Postcard colour - St Kilda Road, with W class trams... St Kilda Road W2 class tram SW6 class tram tram 913 tram 345 ...Postcard - St Kilda Road, view looking south at the Shrine of Remberance, BP House and on the far right part of the now demolished Prince Henry's Hospital. Trams in the view are W2 345 (Carnegie Route 4) and SW6 913 (City, Route 4). Tram 813 has adverts for Coffey Ford and T&G insurance along with others. The driver of 913 has his cap on an angle.Yields information about St Kilda Road around the Shrine, c1970 and tram services.Postcard colour - St Kilda Road, with W class trams and the Shrine of Remembrance - National View - Murfett publishingtrams, tramways, st kilda road, w2 class tram, sw6 class tram, tram 913, tram 345, shrine of remembrance -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Colour - A class 246 - RAN Tram
... Colour - A class 246 - RAN Tram...Colour print adhered to a black sheet, of PTC A Class tram... in 1991. trams tramways A1 class Advertising trams Route 48 Royal ...Colour print of Public Transport Corporation (PTC) operated tram A1 246 in an all over adverting scheme for the Royal Australian Navy at night. Photographer unknown. Photographed at Kew Depot. Tram running a route 48. Yields information about the tram that painted for advertising the Royal Australian Navy in 1991.Colour print adhered to a black sheet, of PTC A Class tram 246 advertising the Royal Australian Navy in May 1991. trams, tramways, a1 class, advertising trams, route 48, royal australian navy, tram 246 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Slide - Black and white reproduction photograph - K class tram 92, mid 1920s
... Black and white reproduction photograph - K class tram 92...K class tram... reproduction photograph - K class tram 92 - at Harp Road Kew... Photograph - of a K class four-wheel or single truck tram on a PMTT ...Photograph - of a K class four-wheel or single truck tram on a PMTT route 14 (STRATHALBYN ST (Kew) - VICTORIA BRIDGE) tram service, at Harp Road and High St. The reference gives the tram based at Kew Depot in 1928. The tram was originally a Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust tram, though, by the time of this photograph, it has been re-lettered for the MMTB, which took over the PMTT in 1920. The photograph has been marked up for a submission possibly to either Council or the MMTB for a waiting room or shelter at this location. The wall of the Harp of Erin Hotel and a Victoria Bitter sign can be seen on the right-hand side. The original photo appears to have been torn. Original photo mid to late 1920's.Yields information about the K class tram of the MMTB and methods of seeking a tram stop shelter and High Street and Harp Road intersection.Kodachrome cardboard duplicate slide - Black and white reproduction photograph - K class tram 92 - at Harp Road Kew "MP17" in penciltrams, tramways, kew, harp road, route 14, k class tram, tram 92, harp of erin, victoria bitter, high st, strathalbyn st -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Instruction, Malvern Depot Trainers, "B class Tram Driver Upgrade - A few Helpful tips about B2-Class LRV", c2005?
... "B class Tram Driver Upgrade - A few Helpful tips about B2...Instruction - single A4 sheet titled "B class Tram Driver... Trams tramways B class Instructions Drivers Metcard Instruction ...Instruction - single A4 sheet titled "B class Tram Driver Upgrade - A few Helpful tips about B2-Class LRV", undated prepared by "The Evil Training Team" giving tips and notes on B2 class trams that had undergone refurbishment - c2005? Notes the ticket validators and vending machines - MetCard.trams, tramways, b class, instructions, drivers, metcard