Newspaper clipping from The Age, 24/10/2007, titled "Latest tram crash triggers inquiry" with sub heading "Six in hospital after two tram North Melbourne smash". Reports on the collision between Z3 134 and B2 2080 in Flemington Road the previous day. Reports on various recent tram accidents. Quotes Dennis Cliche, John Brumby, Terry Mulder and Minister Lynne Kosky. Article by Stephen Moyninan and Grietta Guerrera with photo by Andrew De La Rue.trams, tramways, accidents, flemington road, b class, z3 class, tram 134, tram 2080

A document dated June 1989 examines the then MTA tram substation network and its issues at the time, in particular the reliability of the aging rotary converters and mercury arc rectifiers. It also considers the need to upgrade the network, increase the power supply for B-class trams, and reduce voltage drop.Yields information about the status of the tram substation and electrical equipment in 1989Photocopy of a 38 page A4 document.tramways, substations, mta, the met, power supply, electrical engineering, rotary converters, mercury arc

List or check list - laminated sheet, DL size, titled "Fault Finding "B"", listing the method to check and rectify faults on B class trams; including Power Off, Battery light, air conditioning, insulated trams, line breaker, driving from either end, power on, but will not drive, defective doors and damaged pantographs.trams, tramways, b class, faults, lists

Instruction or notice printed on A4 paper, one sided, titled "Communications Notice EAP Z class on-tram Installation (Coming Soon)", over printed for B class trams, providing information on point control system - EAP - Enhanced Automatic Points System. Gives position on control panels and how they operate. Published by Yarra Trams c2014.trams, tramways, yarra trams, points, drivers, z class, b class

Poster - full colour printed on gloss paper, titled "Grab the Latest Fares and Travel Guide for a smoother ride", advertising The Met publication. Features a bus, Comeng Train and a B class tram travelling on the side of a vertical coin. Advises where the publication could be obtained from. Possibly early to mid 1990's. See Reg Item 2507 for the actual guide.trams, tramways, the met, fares, melbourne

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

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

Six page, A4 photocopied technical pamphlet titled "Prototype Articulated LRV - Melbourne Australia", providing detailed specifications and description of the vehicle produced by Comeng (Victoria) in conjunction with AEG Telefunken and DUWAG. Provides details for B class trams 2001 and 2002. Dated 22/11/1983. Produced by The Metropolitan Transit Authority. Second copy of document - dated October 1984 added 3/4/2017. Changes not known, looks similar.2nd copy has "(Re B class") in ink on top edge.trams, tramways, b class, the met, comeng, specification, preston workshops

Shows B class tram number 90, east bound in Whitehorse Road, at the intersection with Burke Road. Photo has a caption "Whitehorse Road Balwyn c1920s". Tram has the PMTT style destination board. There are a number of people standing on the right hand side of the tram. Note the shelter on the left hand side. This shelter remains in same position (2022). Tram No. 90, was built by James Moore during 1917-1918 and was sold to the Electric Supply Co of Victoria in 1931 and became Bendigo No 7.Yields information about the location, the landscape and the trams in use at the time.Black and white photograph of an outbound tram in Whitehorse Road c1920s, looking east.tramways, balwyn, whitehorse road, tram 90, shelters, pmtt, james moore, b class

Set of two Newspaper clippings from The Courier, Ballarat, 8 July 2021 .1 - titled "Congratulations to the Ballarat Tramway Museum on receiving $1.2m from the Andrews Government for track replacement.". Item sponsored by Juliana Addison MP. Has a photo of 10 people alongside Geelong No. 2 at the time of the announcement. .2 - "First Nations Art on the move" - featuring a photo of a B class tram, by Deanne Gilson (local Ballarat artist) and Thomas Marks. Photo by James Morgan.art work, transporting art, b class

Set of three Colour prints of Brunswick Depot. 27/1/2002 .1 - General view across the yard with Z3 and B class trams (appear to be 2006 and 2098) .2 - View with Z3 129 on the grinder siding and other trams in the background. Has the Depot Allocation Screen showing the location for tram 183. .3 - Looking north along Cameron St, with Z3 183 with the destination Moreland, running in. In the background is the Upfield Railway line. Photos shows the two signals in the street.On rear in ink "Brunswick Depot Melbourne 27/1/02" and (Col's 1st Aussie job) M&MTB 27/1/02"trams, tramways, brunswick depot, z3 class, b class, moreland, cameron st, signals, tram 129, tram 2006, tram 2098, tram 183

Instruction or Training Manual - 70 A4 pages, with clear plastic front cover blue card rear cover, black comb bound, titled "Tram Conductors Training Manual" with an image of a B class tram on the cover . Prepared by Met Tram Training 28.10.1996. Lists PTC and Met Tram Mission statements, competencies, with an index on page 8. Gives introduction, customer services, safety, ticket, procedures for W class and "Modern" trams, AVM, depot procedures, policies, health, abbreviations, acronyms and jargon.trams, tramways, conductors, training, w class, avm, depots

Newspaper clippings titled: “Tram boost to help ease footy crowd crush” Newspaper clipping from the Age 1/4/2019 by Timna Jacks - Transport Reporter More than 100 extra tram services on routes 70, 75 and 48 scheduled for this weekend for the football this weekend due to planned rail shutdown on the Frankston line. Tram tracks on routes 48, 70 and 75 have not been upgraded to carry E-class trams, but PTV will prioritise C, D and B-class trams for these routes.trams, tramways, public transport, route 70, route 48, route 75

Photocopy of two pages of the Institute of Engineers magazine "Engineers Australia" 8/3/1985 issue containing two articles: "Articulated vehicle comes to life" - about the introduction of B class trams to Melbourne as Light Rail vehicles, built by Comeng, conversion of the Port Melbourne and St Kilda light rail lines and recent tram line extensions. "Monitor system speeds buses and trams" - about the introduction of the Metropolitan Transit Authority of the AVM - automatic vehicle monitoring system for the tram and bus fleet. Gives an outline of the system.trams, tramways, light rail, conversion, st kilda, port melbourne, b class, avm, automatic vehicle monitoring

News Release from the Minister for Public Transport Alan Brown, dated 18/11/1993 - about the future of the W class tram, keeping at least 51, the delivery of the B class tram, and keeping a further 50 for supplementary service. The Herald Sun item by Damon Johnston quotes the release and Alan Brown, Michael Norbury, Paul Mees of the PTUA, Lou Di Gregorio of the Union. Notes the proposed expenditure of $200,000 on each of the trams to be kept. Also has an item of British tourist Will Bright about the use of W class trams and his thoughts along with a photo - written by Anita Quigley.Yields information the announcement of a policy regarding the W class in 1993 by Government.News Release - 2 A4 pages stapled and Newspaper clipping from Herald Sun 19/11/1993tramways, w class, national trust, tramcars, alan brown, b class trams, refurbishment

Poster - full colour, printed on heavy card paper, titled "A History of Melbourne Trams - 1885 to 2000". Has a montage of Melbourne trams from the cable tram set to B class trams on the front. Prepared by Yarra Trams. On the rear has timeline photo and short history of the various trams: Cable Tram Set 1 V214 HTT 8 Y1 613 X2 676 W1 380 SW5 758 SW6 909 Z2 166 B2 ? B1 2001 A 241 Two copies held - A3 and A1 size.trams, tramways, melbourne, tramcars, posters

Large set of photocopied documents - titled "Comeng – submission bid – to build artic trams (Contract 4000) – March 1984" - B class trams .1 - Book 1 - Commercial submission - tender response, commercial payment, schedules. .2 - Book 2 - Technical submissions, equipment from AEG, GEC, ACEC, Brush, Mitsubishi, Ganz Electric, Holec, Itoh/Garrett/Hitachi and Stromberg, drawings, and alternatives, options. Also looks at the financial aspects. Documents not in order but marked what they are. All documents stored in a single box - taped together. Dated March 1984. Has a table of contents.trams, tramways, mta, the met, b class, tenders, specification, comeng, commonwealth engineering

Set of three "Tram Defect Reports" .1 - Printed on orange card with a centre crease for folding "Tram Defect Report: - mid to late 1980's - mentions AVM's with some 65 defects listed and notes. Has space for Tram Number, Date, Run Number. Form No. 10247. Appears to be applicable to "All Electric" trams. Has space on the rear to record accident damage. .2 - "W class Tram Defect Report" - has spaces for faults, not convectively numbered. Photocopied form on A4 paper.. .3 - "Z, A, B class Tram Defect Report" - photocopied onto white A4 paper..1 "c1980" in ink in top centre. .2 - "Form for crew use at depot's" and "c1995" .3 - "C1995" in top right hand corner.trams, tramways, forms, the met, faults, w class, z class, a class, b class

Newspaper cutting from The Emerald Hill, Sandridge and St Kilda Times - 23/4/1987 titled "Light Rail: A matter where agreement is hard to get" about the conversion of the St Kilda and Port Melbourne rail lines to Light Rail. Has three sub-articles, quote the General Manager of The Met Mr. Ed Dotson, Mr Patrick O'Connor Public Transport Users Association about the keeping of the Flinders St link and Mr Noel Willis, the President of the Bayside Public Transport Association who was opposed. Has photos of each of the people involved and a B class tram on route 75 in the Burwood Highway.trams, tramways, light rail, st kilda, port melbourne, conversion, east burwood, route 75

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

Set of two Newspaper clippings about the W class trams, their withdrawal and connies, both The Age 20/5/1992 .1 - "Why lock Melbourne's tram into a time warp?" - written by Claude Forrell, looks at the push to keep the W class trams, an alternative view, not supportive. Also laments that the Conductors not as good as Risson's days. Notes Z and B class trams. .2 - "On the trams", written by Louise Carbines - spread over two pages - looks at the Conductors, or connies themselves, migrant or immigrant workers, PTC attitude, Preston and Kew Depot's views, with photos of three conductors at work and notes the recent demonstration in Brunswick St. Includes Carlos Rivera, Keith "Shortie" McLellan and Elizabeth "The Sheriff" Heyes. (2nd page has not been scanned.) two copies of .2trams, tramways, w class, conductors, z class, kew depot, preston depot, brunswick st, withdrawn trams

Compiled by Gus Weir of the Wellington Tramway Museum, former Wellington tram driver. Comprises some 44 double-sided album sheets for photographs of Melbourne B class trams. Scanned into 4 parts as pdf files. Many photos taken at Domain Interchange, Swanston Walk, Bourke St, St Kilda Road, Elizbeth St, docklands, St Vincents Plaza, and La Trobe St. Photos by Gus himself during Melbourne visits. Part 1 - Introduction - B1 - 2001, 2002, B2 2003, 2005, 2009, 2010, 2027, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2106, 2026, 2027, 2032 & 2034. Part 2 - B2 2036, 2037, 2040, 2041, 2042, 2045, 2047, 2048, 2049, 2051, 2052, 2055, 2060, 2063, 2067, 2119, 2068, 2069, 2077 & 2078 Part 3 - B2 2078, 2085, 2087, 2093, 2094, 2047, 2049, 2100, 2101, 2103, 2089, 2114, 2104, 2105, 2106, 2108, 2109 & 2111. Part 4 - B2 2112, 2115, 2117, 2120, 2123, 2125. 2126, 2131 & 2132.Yields detailed information about Melbourne trams from 1990 to 2011Set of 44 album sheets most with four photos within a PerforMore spring clip album, heavy card covers, plastic cover with a Negative pocket, and some blanks to allow for further photos. Each photo has a label on the rear, with details of the photograph's location, photographer, and date. An insert label on each page gives the tram number, location, and date.tramways, tramcars, albums, melbourne, mmtb, the met, ptc, yarra trams, swanston trams, m>tram, domain junction, swanston st, bourke st, elizabeth st, b class, b1 class

.1 - Newspaper clipping, The Age 3/8/1992, titled "Tram review in doubt as PTC faces funds cut", written by Jacqui Macdonald Transport Reporter, with a photo of Mr Spyker, Transport Minister. Quotes Mr John McMillan, DG of Transport, re issues of getting cabinet support for planned upgrades, storage of W class trams, unions, conductors, work practices, cross linking of tram routes, rail and buses. .2 - Editorial, The Age, 2/7/1992 - titled "Tramway plan offers reform at a price" - about the proposed plan to restructure the public transport system, W class trams, operations and the revolt against scratch tickets. .3 - Newspaper clipping - The Age - 3/4/1992 titled "Report criticises run-down trams" abort the report by Workshops director John Barry, the condition of W class trams, stored B class trams, sub-stations and maintenance.trams, tramways, budgets, ptc, unions, w class, b class, public transport, funding, operations, scratch tickets

Photocopy of a single A4 page, that has been faxed to the depot - Camberwell title "Driving Through Water", referring to Rule 108 and provided limits for A, B and Z class trams. Issued on 8/2/1989, by Ron Hamilton, Manager, Tram Operations - Eastern.trams, tramways, instructions, flooding, drivers

Folder issued for the opening of the St Kilda Light Rail 20-21 November 1987, comprising six items. .1 - Folder - folded green card with the "Metropolitan Transit" logo in the bottom left hand corner .2 - Pamphlet - Light Rail Transit Link - same as Reg Item 457 .3 - News Release or Press Release - two A4 pages titled "Light Rail: Transport for the next Century" - Quotes the Minister Tom Roper, has details on the B class trams. .4 - Opening ticket - see also Reg Item 602 .5 - "Moving Victoria" - 40 page book - card covers, colour printed centre stapled with table of contents setting out the Victorian Government forward look and Transport Budget for 1987 - 1988 - for the various transport departments. .6 - Pamphlet - two fold black and white on gloss paper - titled "What Melbourne's been waiting for arrives this Friday" - published by the Met about the opening of the St Kilda line and free rides.trams, tramways, tickets, st kilda, conversion, light rail, opening, b class, minister for transport

Magazine, published by the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Victoria "Met Lines" (Metlines) - A3 when folded, printed on white gloss paper, with the MTA logo or symbol. Issued under the name of L. A. Strouse as Chairman. Continues from Reg Item 1040 - "Headway News" Major tram and bus items listed. Tramway and bus names only listed, not railway. .1 - Vol 1 No. 1 - September 1984 - 8 pages - 130 years of rail service. Has note about former name, station revitalisation, Met Miles achieved, travel club, Centre page spread of photos of Preston workshop activities, names in Key Associations, repainting of Scrubber 8W, 8, 745, Vic Tramways Bowls Association, Alan Edwards retirement, item on Hawthorn Clothing Workshop (with photo), Munitions bus 301 - Geoff Foster, John Weighman and Daryl Mead and sporting news, - Preston Workshops Soccer team. .2 - Vol 1 No. 2 - 8 pages - Christmas Issue 1984 - Intermodal - Box Hill, Royal Show, A class tram introduced - Driver Don Everard, new tourist guide, Neighbourhood bus revamp in Ringwood, Westona station, Bundoora extension, Transit brass band, Beppie Hedditch - Occupational Welfare Service at Hawthorn, B class trams, sporting news and restored Tacit train. .3 - Vol 1 No. 3, March 1985 - 8 pages - introduction of AVM, bus driver Geoff Neicno, Communications Technician Bruce Smith with MTA Posters or advertisements, Bundoora extension opened, exporting tramway expertise, bus neighboured planning, English on the Job, Met card travel competition, 130 new B class trams and auction sale of Tait Trains. .4 - Vol 1 No. 4 June 1985 - 8 pages - Flagstaff opened, Men at Work band, investigation Officers, library moves to Queen St, first annual report, families on the job - Kimber, Sutton and Luciews, AVM at Nicholson St Engine house. The magazine continues to an A4 version ,see Reg item 1059 and onwards.trams, tramways, mta, preston workshops, hawthorn, buses, sports, box hill, a class, tramway band, welfare, b class, posters, advertisements, metcard, competition, new trams, flagstaff station, nicholson st, tram 8, tram 745, tram 8w

Set of six destination indicator equipment that was fitted to Z, Z3 and B class trams. .1 - dot matrix type destination sign fitted to the side of a B class tram - set at Preston Depot - serial number 232636 - Luminator type, back cover loose, 180H x 1300W x 100D. See images 3704i1a to e. .2 - dot matrix type route number fitted to the front of a tram, type fitted to B2 class tram, set at 86D, serial number 273644 - Luminator type, marked "163 No", 240H x 350W x 135D. See images 3704i2a to d. .3 - flipper type, side destination type, marked "ex 53" (Z class tram), made in Italy by Boselli has yellow label 37/702S, serial number 40A1603, set to St Kilda Beach and stamped 136 on one flange. 120H x 330W x 165D. See images 3704i3a to c .4 - flipper type, destination box, with markings "B'Wick Flaps", with labels "New" "Universal A flaps" made in Italy by Boselli, serial number 40A6623, set to St Kilda Junc". 210H x 1000W x 1900. See images 3704i4a to d. .5 - flap from an above type box, half of "Richmond" and "South Melb Depot", 970W x 80H. See images 3704i5a to b .6 - controller box, marked "No. 105" on rear, serial number 202311 Luminator, numeric pad, illuminated display and five control buttons made by gulton Luminator division fitted to a B2 tram. See images 3704i6a to b .7 - dot matrix destination sign fitted to the front of a B2 class tram, set to "Not in Service", Serial number 502626 Luminator, 220H x 1300W x 165D, See images 3704i7a to e. Source of items 3 and 4 name based on drawings held by the Museum for the destination signs fitted to Z class trams. Refer to drawing R11-982 as an example. Luminator made by Luminator Technology Group Texas - see https://www.ltgglobal.com/ access 12/7/2019. Imagetrams, tramways, destination indicators, z3 class, transport equipment, z class, b class

1.- Newspaper clippings titled: “Is last train out of Melbourne almost gone?” Newspaper clipping from the Age 20/03/2020, by Timna Jacks Victoria's trains, trams and buses are considered an essential service during the Covid-19 pandemic and are being thoroughly cleaned each night to stop the spread of the virus. Transport planners expect services to reduce due to lower patronage. Photo of inside a B class tram. 2.- Newspaper clippings titled: “Crisis as public transport slumps” Newspaper clipping from the Age 28/03/2020, by Timna Jacks Public transport usage down by about 90%. Leaked figures show number of people using Melbourne's trams down by 88% this week with 81,600 passengers compared with an expected 708,300. Previous week about 285,000 passengers used tram network. Yarra Trams was set to make $164M from fares this year. 3.- Newspaper clippings titled: “New seating rules on buses and trams” Newspaper clipping from the Age 24/03/2020, by Timna Jacks Front row of seats on Melbourne's trams will be out of bounds to commuters and inquiry holes on tram driver cabins will be sealed to protect drivers from coronavirus.trams, tramways, public transport, melbourne, cleaning, virus, yarra trams

Newspaper clipping - "City has 227 trams too many, with 16 more on the way" from The Age, 14-5-1993 written by Enrica Longo, about the delivery of further articulated trams (B class) and the overall number of trams. Includes a comment on the 90 of Z class trams out of service, the total number of trams, and the numbers needed for daily service.Yields information about the tramcar fleet size in 1993.Newspaper clipping from The Age, printed on Newsprint.tramways, tramcars, b class, z class, operations, stored trams

Photocopy of pages 210 to 221 of "A History of Commonwealth Engineering 1977 - 1985" which looks at the history of the "Z4 concept, the Lonie Report, Low Floor tram proposals, senior staff at Dandenong, ownership changes, A class, Prototype Articulated trams (B class), in service modifications, the failed Knorr Brake Franchise and ANI takeover.trams, tramways, comeng, commonwealth engineering, a class, b class, new trams, articulated trams, lonie report