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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image Set of 2, Chris Phillips, Mar.1987
... Parade during the 1987 March Begonia Festival. .1 - grip car... Parade during the 1987 March Begonia Festival. .1 - grip car ...Digital image - set of two - of the Newton Williams and Darryl Hawksworth motorised cable tram set operating in Wendouree Parade during the 1987 March Begonia Festival. .1 - grip car running around the trailer in the loop. .2 - grip car and trailer 171 in the loop with tram 40 behind.trams, tramways, btps, cable trams, begonia festival, gardens loop, wendouree parade, tram 40, tram 171 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Cable tram 520 Collingwood terminus, c1939
... Photograph shows cable trailer 520 and grip car...Photograph shows cable trailer 520 and grip car ...Photograph shows cable trailer 520 and grip car at the Johnston St terminus of the Collingwood line. The grip car has a destination box showing Lonsdale St. In the background is a service station, a hotel and a grocery shop. On the pole in front of the tram is a Cincinnati-type Bundy clock. From the C B Thomas Collection.Yields information about the Collingwood cable tram services and the Lonsdale St services.Black and white photograph with notes on rear.In ink "14" and "K McC"tramcars, tramways, cable trams, lonsdale st, collingwood, tram 520 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard - Cable tram saloon trailer 1 at Scienceworks, Nucolorvue Publishing, c2000
... at Scienceworks Spotswood. Has the grip car in front of it.... at Scienceworks Spotswood. Has the grip car in front of it. Yields ...Colour postcard of MTCo Cable trailer or saloon tram at Scienceworks Spotswood. Has the grip car in front of it.Yields information about Cable tram set No. 1Full colour postcard, divided back Nu-color-vue - Classic collection - 140815 NCV 8720tramways, trams, scienceworks, cable trams, tram 1 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Slide, Keith Kings, 9/03/1969 12:00:00 AM
... of exposure. "MMTB cable grip car 436 and Trailer 586 Alf Twentyman's... of exposure. "MMTB cable grip car 436 and Trailer 586 Alf Twentyman's ...35mm Kodak white cardboard colour slide by Keith Kings of Alf Twentyman's preserved cable tram set at his Northcote home, grip 436 and trailer 586 9/3/69.Keith Kings stamp and number "47-2", with details of exposure. "MMTB cable grip car 436 and Trailer 586 Alf Twentyman's Northcote. 9/3/1969.trams, tramways, cable trams, preserved trams, northcote, tram 436, tram 586 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, Wal Jack, 22/3/1940?
... Negative of cable grip car shunting at the Northcote... Negative of cable grip car shunting at the Northcote terminus High ...Negative of cable grip car shunting at the Northcote terminus High Street, possibly 22/3/1940, by Wal Jack. Shows the grip car on the terminal track returning for the trailer - . In the background is a F. Turner Chemist, a fishmonger and a milk bar advertising Goodall's ice blocks, Pep-o-mints life savers and Sennett's Icecream. Could be photograph at the same time as Reg Item 5051.trams, tramways, cable trams, northcote, high st, shunting, grip tram -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Riding the front of a cable tram, c1940
... arriving at the Bourke St terminus on the front of a grip car... arriving at the Bourke St terminus on the front of a grip car ...Photograph shows a group of men, all with hats, after arriving at the Bourke St terminus on the front of a grip car. In the background is the Sunshine Machinery Depot.Yields information about the use of cable trams in Bourke St.Black and white photograph with notes on the rear.On rear in pencil "Cable car Melbourne Vic", number "57" and "7850/B" in green ink.tramways, cable trams, bourke st -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Riding the front of a cable tram, c1940
... arriving at the Bourke St terminus on the front of a grip car... arriving at the Bourke St terminus on the front of a grip car ...Photograph shows a group of men, all with hats, after arriving at the Bourke St terminus on the front of a grip car. In the background is the Sunshine Machinery Depot.Yields information about the use of cable trams in Bourke St.Black and white photograph with notes on the rear.On rear in pencil "Cable car Melbourne Vic", number "57" and "7850/B" in green ink.tramways, cable trams, bourke st -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Cable tram coupling equipment, K McCarthy
... Photograph shows part of the preserved cable grip car...Photograph shows part of the preserved cable grip car ...Photograph shows part of the preserved cable grip car number 1 and trailer car number 1 in a large glass covered display case in Russell Street behind the (then) Melbourne Museum and State Library. The photograph shows the trailer car's draw bar inserted into the grip car's socket held in place with a pin. It also shows the car and grip secured with a safety chain. The trailer coupling was guided into the socket by a chain worked from the trailer platform through a pipe fastened inside the end apron.Yields information about cable tram componentsBlack and white photograph with note on rearIn ink "28" and "K McC"cable trams, russell street, melbourne museum, state library, draw bar, tie rod, pin, safety chain, trailer coupling -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White Cable tram Johnston St Collingwood
... of a grip car or dummy along with a trailer (No. 524) in Johnston... Photograph shows a cable tram or cable train, consisting of a grip ...Photograph shows a cable tram or cable train, consisting of a grip car or dummy along with a trailer (No. 524) in Johnston St Collingwood. Tram has the destination of Collingwood.Yields information about the Collingwood cable line that closed in 1939.Photograph - Black and White Cable tram, trailer 524, Johnston St Collingwoodtrams, tramways, cable trams, tram 524, johnston st, collingwood -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph, Gripman's view forward
... shown is the seat in the opposite corner of the grip car... is the seat in the opposite corner of the grip car or dummy. Yields ...The photograph shows the view of a gripman looking forward with his levers, the longitudinal seats and the head light. Also shown is the seat in the opposite corner of the grip car or dummy.Yields information about cable trams in the 1920s and 1930s.Photograph, black and white, plain backtrams, tramways, cable tram, gripmen, grip tram, dummy -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Christmas Card - Twentyman cable trams
... owned by Alf Twentyman at his Northcote property - grip car 436... by Alf Twentyman at his Northcote property - grip car 436 ...The card shows the three Melbourne cable cars that were owned by Alf Twentyman at his Northcote property - grip car 436 and cable trailers 290 and 586. Yields information about the Alf Twentyman cable car collection.Colour photo used as Christmas Cardtrams, alf twentyman, tram 586, northcote, tram 436, tram 290, christmas card -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Cable tram 21 Collingwood terminus, c1939
... Photograph shows cable trailer 21 and grip car...Photograph shows cable trailer 21 and grip car ...Photograph shows cable trailer 21 and grip car at the Johnston St terminus of the Collingwood line. The trailer destination is showing Lonsdale St. In the background is a grocery shop. Yields information about the Collingwood cable tram services and the Lonsdale St services.Black and white photograph with notes on rear.In ink "15" and "K McC"tramcars, tramways, cable trams, lonsdale st, collingwood, tram 21 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, Wal Larsen, Cable trams Gertrude St, 6/5/1940
... , alongside the winding house. Has a two uniformed men on the Grip..., alongside the winding house. Has a two uniformed men on the Grip car ...Photograph of a cable tram set in Gertrude St Fitzroy, alongside the winding house. Has a two uniformed men on the Grip car. In the background is the Royal Exhibition Buildings.Yields information about Gertrude St Fitzroy and cable trams.Negative of a photograph. Print also held.Notes on rear of print "Northcote tram outside Nicholson Street power house, trailer 574, 6 May 1940, Photo Wal Larsen" . Has number 180 in pencil in top right hand corner and No. 142 in ink in bottom left hand corner.trams, tramways, cable trams, nicholson st, gertrude st, winding houses -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, c1910
... and grip car tram in Elizabeth St, c1900 along with a horse drawn... and grip car tram in Elizabeth St, c1900 along with a horse drawn ...Black and white copy print of a bogie cable trailer and grip car tram in Elizabeth St, c1900 along with a horse drawn vehicle alongside. At corner with Collins St.On rear in ink "Melbourne, Bogie cable trailer in Elizabeth St City. Probably about." Has a Keith Kings Collection stamp.trams, tramways, cable trams, bogie cable trailers, elizabeth st, collins st -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Cable Tram road markings, Tramway Museum Society of Victoria (TMSV), 1933
... the cable grip car had to be stopped by to allow for shunting. Has... the cable grip car had to be stopped by to allow for shunting. Has ...Photo of a set of road markings, three white bars, where the cable grip car had to be stopped by to allow for shunting. Has a set of points and a tram car in the background.Demonstrates a cable tram set of guides for gripman.Black & White Photograph with notes on rear.Has the TMSV Sales stamp on the rear and a date "1933" in pencil.trams, tramways, cable trams, shunting, points -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph, model of a cable tram, c1940
... set against a paling fence. Model of grip car and saloon.... Model of grip car and saloon - not numbered. Further details ...Laminated reproduced photograph of a model of a cable tram set against a paling fence. Model of grip car and saloon - not numbered. Further details as to origin or date unknown. Print made with a course screen.trams, tramways, cable trams, models -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Cable tram 336 Lonsdale St, E Bowes, c1938
... Photograph shows cable trailer 336 and grip car in Lonsdale...Photograph shows cable trailer 336 and grip car in Lonsdale ...Photograph shows cable trailer 336 and grip car in Lonsdale St with the Myer building in the background. The trailer has the destination of Collingwood. The conductor is preparing to board the rear of the cable trailer. Note the safety zone sign.Yields information about the Collingwood cable tram services and the Lonsdale St services.Black and white photograph with notes on rear.In ink "13" and "K McC"tramcars, tramways, cable trams, lonsdale st, collingwood, tramm 336 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of 4 - Alf Twentyman cable cars
... The set shows the cable cars, grip car 436 and trailer 586... The set shows the cable cars, grip car 436 and trailer 586 ...The set shows the cable cars, grip car 436 and trailer 586 collected by Alf Twentyman at his Northcote home. The first shows the garden setting while the others show the cable cars themselves. Photographer and date unknown.Yields information about the Alf Twentyman cable car collection.Set of four black and white photos with plain backs.trams, alf twentyman, tram 586, northcote, tram 436 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Shunting cable trams at Bourke St terminus, C Roy G Field, 1937
... Photograph shows cable trailer 601 and grip car shunting...Photograph shows cable trailer 601 and grip car shunting ...Photograph shows cable trailer 601 and grip car shunting at the Bourke St terminus. The trams have the destination of Northcote. In the background is the Peoples Palace and Hudsons Stores and St Augustines Church. Photo by C Roy Field, 1937.Yields information about the Bourke St terminus in 1937.Black and white photograph with notes on rear.In ink "16" and "K McC"tramcars, tramways, cable trams, bourke st, tram 601 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of 4 - Alf Twentyman cable cars
... showing the grip car No. 436. Photographer and date unknown.... the grip car No. 436. Photographer and date unknown. Yields ...The set shows the cable cars collected by Alf Twentyman at his Northcote home. The first shows Alf, his wife Ethel (Nettie) and visitors sitting in trailer No. 586 with the others showing the grip car No. 436. Photographer and date unknown.Yields information about the Alf Twentyman cable car collection.Set of four colour photos with plain backs.trams, alf twentyman, tram 586, northcote -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - title of an article on Melbourne Cable trams, 1896
... edition. Melbourne – cable grip car with Trailer No. “Street... edition. Melbourne – cable grip car with Trailer No. “Street ...Photo shows the title of an article in the USA published journal 'Street Railway Review' featuring a grip or dummy and trailer 68. Has the route of St Kilda and North Carlton on the side of the tram.Yields information about an article on Melbourne cable trams.Set of two copy photographs of the title of an article on Melbourne cable tram system published 1896 by Street Railway Review.Melbourne – cable grip with trailer No. Probably 1896 edition. Melbourne – cable grip car with Trailer No. “Street Railway Review” – p495, probably 1896. Copy neg Mark Plummer collections ex late John Alfred collection. cable trams, tramways, articles, melbourne, street railway review -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Cable Tram 384 Bourke St at Spencer St, Ken Matthews, Oct. 1940
... , at the Bourke St terminus Oct. 1940 with passengers on the Grip car..., at the Bourke St terminus Oct. 1940 with passengers on the Grip car ...Photograph shows a cable tram set, trailer 384, at the Bourke St terminus Oct. 1940 with passengers on the Grip car. In the background is the Spencer St station buildings and Carlyon's hotel. The tram has the destination of Nicholson St and shows run number 12.Yields information about the Bourke St terminus in Oct. 1940Black and white photograph with notes on the rear.On rear in pencil "Melbourne cable trams, Oct 1940" and Ken Magor stamp, N Boxall stamp with number 56-26AA, and a note Per Ken Matthews. Has the number "11" in pencil in top right-hand corner. tramways, cable trams, bourke st, tram 384 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Cable Tram 575 Bourke St at Spencer St, L A Clark, Dec. 1937
... in the background. The conductor is selling a passenger on the grip car... in the background. The conductor is selling a passenger on the grip car ...Photograph shows a cable tram set, trailer 575, at the Bourke St terminus Dec 1937 with the Mail Exchange building in the background. The conductor is selling a passenger on the grip car a ticket while the Gripman sits waiting for time. The tram has the destination of Northcote.Yields information about the Bourke St terminus in Dec. 1937Black and white photograph with notes on the rear.On rear in pencil "Bourke St Melbourne Dec. 1937", with stamp of L A Clark, and photo Number 642 written in. Has the number "54" in pencil in top right-hand corner. tramways, cable trams, bourke st, tram 575, conductor, gripmen -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, c1905
... . The grip car is very well loaded. c1905..... The grip car is very well loaded. c1905. Negative ...Copy negative of a photograph of the Melbourne Town Hall at the intersection of Collins and Swanston St with three cable tram sets, including one in Swanston St with a second trailer or trail car. The grip car is very well loaded. c1905.trams, tramways, cable trams, mto co, swanston st, collins st, trailers -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, Ellis Collection, 1930s
... Negative (120) of a Grip car body in a park with a family... Negative (120) of a Grip car body in a park with a family sitting ...Negative (120) of a Grip car body in a park with a family sitting on the tram. Could be the Ellis family. Caption to donation sheet says Edwards Lake, Reservoir late 1930's. See image htd3621i1 and i2 for an image of Inspector Ellis.trams, tramways, cable trams, edwards lake, grip tram, reservoir -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Awaiting departure from Bourke St - cable trailer 601, c1939
... Photograph shows cable trailer 601 and grip car...Photograph shows cable trailer 601 and grip car ...Photograph shows cable trailer 601 and grip car at the Bourke St terminus. The trams have the destination of Northcote. In the background is part of the MTOCo Head Office. Photo from the CB Thomas Collectioin, c1939. Trailer 601 was the last built cable trailer; built by the MMTB in 1923.Yields information about the Bourke St terminus in 1939.Black and white photograph with notes on rear.In ink "17" and "K McC"tramcars, tramways, cable trams, bourke st, tram 601 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Interior of Northcote cable tram depot, c1940
... , and a number of grip cars or dummies inside the Northcote car house..., and a number of grip cars or dummies inside the Northcote car house ...Photograph, shows cable trailers 527, 580, 507, and a number of grip cars or dummies inside the Northcote car house or depot, showing the destination of either Northcote or Depot. Shows the wooden structure of the depot and the traverse in front of tram 507. Photographer unknown, possibly late 1930s or 1940.Yields information about the interior of Northcote cable tram depot.Black and white photograph with notes on the rear.Has on the rear in pencil number "62"tramways, cable trams, northcote depot, tram 527, tram 580, tram 507 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Cable tram 78 - Gordon Monument
... Photograph shows cable trailer 78 and grip car in Macarthur...Photograph shows cable trailer 78 and grip car in Macarthur ...Photograph shows cable trailer 78 and grip car in Macarthur St Melbourne about to cross Spring St. The tram is lettered for Victoria St line. In the background is the General Gordon Monument (see reference), the Windsor Hotel and the Victorian Parliament buildings. See items 6184 and 8083 for other photos with the monument.Yields information about cable trams and the Gordon Monument.Black and white photograph with notes on rear.In ink "12" and "K McC"tramcars, tramways, cable trams, spring st, macarthur st, tram 78 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph, Northcote cable tram 3
... The photograph shows a Northcote cable tram set - grip car... The photograph shows a Northcote cable tram set - grip car and trailer ...The photograph shows a Northcote cable tram set - grip car and trailer No. 3. The trailer is lettered - Clifton Hill - Northcote & Preston. The background has been whited out though possibly a conductor and the gripman can be seen. For the story of the Northcote line, see the Museum's article - Northcote: the on again, off again cable tramway in the references.Yields information about the Northcote cable trams before they were merged with the MMTB.Photograph, black and white, plain papertrams, tramways, cable tram, northcote, clifton hill, tram 3 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative - Set of 2, Ellis Collection, c1940
... on a grip car at Edwards Park Reservoir... htd3607 for a photo of the family on a grip car at Edwards Park ...Set of two Negatives of Inspector W. H. Ellis and his son? at a home in Melbourne. Name from the list of negatives provided. Not known whether this is the same person as other photographs or a relative. See image htd3607 for a photo of the family on a grip car at Edwards Park Reservoirtrams, tramways, inspectors, personnel