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Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Instruction, Yarra Trams, "Yarra Trams "W" class Tram Drivers Training Course", Feb. 2004
... "Yarra Trams "W" class Tram Drivers Training Course"... in the top left hand corner, titled "Yarra Trams "W" class Tram... Trams tramways Instructions W Class City Circle Drivers Manual ...Instruction or Training or Manual - 16 A4 pages, stapled in the top left hand corner, titled "Yarra Trams "W" class Tram Drivers Training Course" dated 16/2/2004. Gives introduction, description, trolley poles or pantographs, boarding and alighting, pre-inspection, run out, controller, data logger/event recorder, braking, auto points, fault finding, braking, city circle trams.trams, tramways, instructions, w class, city circle, drivers, manual -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - List, Ron Scholten, "List of Melbourne Trams - MMTB A to V class", "Melbourne Tram Classes - Old Tram Lives", 2006
... "List of Melbourne Trams - MMTB A to V class", "Melbourne...List - titled "Melbourne Tram Classes - Old Tram Lives... Allocation List - titled "Melbourne Tram Classes - Old Tram Lives ...List - titled "Melbourne Tram Classes - Old Tram Lives" or "List of Melbourne Trams - MMTB A to V class", listing each number, former owner number and name, date scrapped or withdrawn and if sold a location and each depot allocation. 47 A4 sheets Cover letter from Ron Scholton, the author to Keith Kings dated September 2006 forwarding the sheets.trams, tramways, trams, depots, lists, scrapped trams, history, depot allocation -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Press Releases - G class tram for Melbourne
... Press Releases - G class tram for Melbourne... for Melbourne to be known as the G class tram. Gives details... to be known as the G class tram. Gives details of the builder (Alstom ...Set of two documents downloaded from the respective websites about the announcement of an order for the next 100 trams for Melbourne to be known as the G class tram. Gives details of the builder (Alstom), the contract price, the trams and that they would largely be manufactured in Melbourne at Dandenong. The (Government's) document explains their reason why the tram is to be known as the G class rather than using the next letter (F), in the alphabet following E for the E class tram. Yields information about the proposed new type and class of tram for Melbourne.Set of two press releases regarding the new "Next Generation" trams for Melbourne, to be known as the G class .1 - 8 page - from Alstom .2 - 12 page from the Victorian Department of Transportnew trams, design of new trams, g class, trams, tramways, melbourne, alstom, department of transport, press releases -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Slide, New Z class tram Preston Workshops, c1975
... New Z class tram Preston Workshops...Colour slide of a new Z class tram at Preston workshops... Colour slide of a new Z class tram at Preston workshops on stands ...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
Document - Report, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), "Scope of Work - Major Overhaul - W class Tram Mandatory Work", 1993
... "Scope of Work - Major Overhaul - W class Tram Mandatory... - Major Overhaul - W class Tram Mandatory Work" - lists work...Trams tramways W Class Overhauls Preston Workshops ...Report - 3 A4 sheets - photocopy - of "Scope of Work - Major Overhaul - W class Tram Mandatory Work" - lists work to be done on a W class tram during a major overhaul - c August 1993, and re tram 909. VicSig.net - accessed 22-7-2016 notes: 1993 - Friday, 27th August Released from Preston Workshops after a major overhaul.has in ink on top "Re Tram #909" and "Received 29/8/93 from" and on rear sheet "fibreglass roof work was additional"trams, tramways, w class, overhauls, preston workshops, equipment -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Invitation, Yarra Trams, launch of the C class tram, Sep. 2001
... launch of the C class tram..., inviting people to the launch of the C class tram, and Superstops... Trams tramways Yarra Trams C Class Superstops Collins St Launch ...Invitation card - four fold printed on white paper, inviting people to the launch of the C class tram, and Superstops in Collins St on 12 October. 2001. Invitation from Hubert Guyot CEO Yarra Trams, Victorian Premier Steve Bracks, Minister for Transport - Peter Batchelor. Also celebrated the launch of route 109. Image has a drawing of a C class tram. Two copies held.trams, tramways, yarra trams, c class, superstops, collins st, launch, opening -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Yarra Trams, "E Class Tram fact sheet", Dec. 2013
... "E Class Tram fact sheet"...Pamphlet - A4 printed on gloss paper titled "E Class Tram... Trams tramways E class Specification Pamphlet - A4 printed ...Pamphlet - A4 printed on gloss paper titled "E Class Tram fact sheet", detailing the new (2013) E class tramcars with photos of 6002, passenger amenities, technical information and general details. Has photos, sketches of the tramcar. Has the Yarra Trams and PTV logos. This sheet was issued to tour participants of the 14/11/2015 Ruby Tour of the Z class trams. Two copies held.trams, tramways, e class, specification -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne Tramcar Preservation Association (MTPA), "Nomination of the Preservation and Restoration of Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board L class Tram No. 103 for COTMA Achievement Award", Jun. 2008
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board L class Tram No. 103 for... and Restoration of Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board L class Tram... Trams tramways L class MTPA COTMA Awards tram 103 Has "K.S 26-8 ...Report - 9A4 colour photocopied or printed, stapled in the top left hand corner titled "Nomination of the Preservation and Restoration of Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board L class Tram No. 103 for COTMA Achievement Award", dated June 2008 by the Melbourne Tramcar Preservation Association MTPA. Outlines the history of the L class tram, the work done to the tram and those involved. Has many photos of the restoration work.Has "K.S 26-8-08" in top left hand corner.trams, tramways, l class, mtpa, cotma, awards, tram 103 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Colour print - B class tram - La Trobe St bridge, c2000
... Colour print - B class tram - La Trobe St bridge...Colour print showing a B class tram (Bundoora RMIT... Colour print showing a B class tram (Bundoora RMIT) reversing ...Colour print showing a B class tram (Bundoora RMIT) reversing at the western end of the then new LaTrobe St bridge. This section of track was opened during March 2000 - see Reference.Yields information about the LaTrobe St bridge.Colour print on paper - Kodak Professional Papertrams, tramways, bundoora rmit, latrobe street, docklands melbourne, route 86, b class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Colour - MMTB Tram V214
... Colour print of MMTB tram V class 214 at night. The tram...Colour print adhered to a black sheet, of MMTB Tram V class... Colour print of MMTB tram V class 214 at night. The tram began ...Colour print of MMTB tram V class 214 at night. The tram began life as NMETL No. 13 in 1906, used as Freight Car 17, reconstructed back to V class 214 by the MMTB in 1978 and in 2006 repainted as NMETL 13. Date of photograph and photographer unknown. Could be from a postcard. This tram is on display at the Melbourne Tram Museum.Yields information about the tram that entered service in Melbourne in 1906.Colour print adhered to a black sheet, of MMTB Tram V class 214.trams, tramways, mmtb, v class, tram 214, nmetl -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Technical pamphlet/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Z3 Class tram - Melbourne Australia", c1980
... "Z3 Class tram - Melbourne Australia"... and DUWAG. Provides details for Z3 class trams. Produced...Trams tramways Z3 class MMTB Commonwealth Engineering ...Five page stapled photocopied technical pamphlet, providing detailed specifications and description of the Z3 vehicle produced by Commonwealth Engineering(Vic) in conjunction with AEG Telefunken and DUWAG. Provides details for Z3 class trams. Produced by the MMTB. Titled "Z3 Class tram - Melbourne Australia". Second copy from John Prideaux added 18/6/2017. Different version added 31/3/2019 from donation of Brian Weedon.Has word "yellow" in top right hand corner.trams, tramways, z3 class, mmtb, commonwealth engineering, specification, z class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - List, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), "A class Tram - Universal Destination Roll", c1984
... "A class Tram - Universal Destination Roll"... corner titled "A class Tram - Universal Destination Roll" - part... Trams tramways A class Disposal Construction Destination Roll ...Photocopy 3 foolscap sheets stapled in the top left hand corner titled "A class Tram - Universal Destination Roll" - part of order No. 010871, Contract Number 3553, listing the destination order for the A class trams - dated 21-5-84. Has various notes on the numbers allocated. On the rear sheet is a list of recent tram disposals and dates - trams 270, 509, 392, Z3 230 to Hawthorn and A 234 arrival date.trams, tramways, a class, disposal, construction, destination roll, lists, tram 270 tram 509 tram 392 tram 230 tram 234 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White, New W Class Tram body being transported - Newspaper photo, Early 1920's
... New W Class Tram body being transported - Newspaper photo...Image shows a newspaper photo of a new W Class tram body... Image shows a newspaper photo of a new W Class tram body being ...Image shows a newspaper photo of a new W Class tram body being transported by horse drawn jinker from the body builders. Possibly from J Moore of South Melbourne.The W Class Trams were a highly successful design of trams for Melbourne. The body of a MMTB Tram being delivered by horse drawn jinker from the body builders to a depot.tramways, trams, w class trams, horse drawn jinker -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document, Met Tram, "W Class tram driver training written test", 3/1997
... "W Class tram driver training written test"..."W Class tram diver training written test" - six pages..."W Class tram diver training written test" - six pages ..."W Class tram diver training written test" - six pages in an Yes / No or multiple choice or provide a detailed answer format with marks shown for each of 38 question. Dated 16/3/1997Yields information about the exam question asked as part of the written test for W class tram drivers.Document - 6 A4 pages, was stapled in top left hand corner.melbourne, tramways, w class trams, training, exams, testing -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - L class tram interior, Muntz Studios, 1921
... L class tram interior...Black and white photograph of the interior of an L-class... class trams. tramways tramcars L class Interiors route 2 "Muntz ...Black and white photograph of the interior of an L-class tram showing in detail the saloon with seats, windows, standee windows, and other details. Has a route number poster - route 2 and where to change for other routes. See item 2498 for an exterior and an another interior view.Yields information about the then new L class trams.Black and white print with photographer's detail on the rear."Muntz Studio"tramways, tramcars, l class, interiors, route 2 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Memorandum, The Met, "W Class Tram Overhaul", Mar. 1989
... "W Class Tram Overhaul"... "W Class Tram Overhaul" from the Asset Development Co... Trams tramways W Class The Met Preston Workshops Overhauls ...Photocopy - report - of a The Met Memorandum dated 28 Oct. 1988 - 5 A4 Sheets stapled in the top left hand corner titled "W Class Tram Overhaul" from the Asset Development Co-ordinator to the Director, Engineering Maintenance and Construction. Memo looks at the concept of overhauling some 120 W class trams, project proposals, project need, alternatives, installation of AVM's, ticket machines, benefits, costs, compared to the cost of new trams, timing. Last sheet of the memo looks at the Preston Workshops capacity for such a project.written in ink on front cover "Includes comments on related PW Shop capacity for the overhauls"trams, tramways, w class, the met, preston workshops, overhauls -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White, W Class Tram 284 body being transported - Newspaper photo, Early 1920's
... W Class Tram 284 body being transported - Newspaper photo...Image shows a newspaper photo of the new W Class 284 tram... Image shows a newspaper photo of the new W Class 284 tram body ...Image shows a newspaper photo of the new W Class 284 tram body being transported by horse drawn jinker from railyards. This tram body was built in Adelaide.The W Class Trams were a highly successful design of trams for Melbourne. The body of MMTB Tram W 284 being delivered by horse drawn jinker from railway yards. The tram was built in Adelaide.tramways, trams, w class trams, tram 284, horse drawn jinker -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, Victor Borge driving a W class tram, 19/02/1994 12:00:00 AM
... Victor Borge driving a W class tram.... the concert pianist Victor Borge driving a W class tram. Notes... pianist Victor Borge driving a W class tram. Notes that he was 85 ...Newspaper clipping from The Age 19/2/1994, featuring the concert pianist Victor Borge driving a W class tram. Notes that he was 85 at the time, and he had grown up in Copenhagen. Item not dated, date determined by an online search.trams, tramways, visitors, celebrations, special trams, music -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Badge - A Class Tram Badge, R. E. V Gomm, mid 1980's
... A Class Tram Badge...Metal lapel badge - image of The Met A class tram No. 233... trams Badges Lapel Badge BTM The Met A class trams Metal lapel ...Demonstrates a sales item produced by the museum.Metal lapel badge - image of The Met A class tram No. 233 - stamped metal badge with a clip on rear, nickel plated finish, with hand painted green, yellow, grey and black paint infilling the detail. Possible made for the TMSV, not thought to be a BTM produced badge - mid 1980's.tramways, trams, badges, lapel badge, btm, the met, a class trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, "W class Tram Modernisation", 25/10/2013 12:00:00 AM
... "W class Tram Modernisation"...Report - "W class Tram Modernisation" from the ttmrail... class Tram Modernisation" from the ttmrail webpage, 2 A4 sheets ...Report - "W class Tram Modernisation" from the ttmrail webpage, 2 A4 sheets stapled in top left hand corner, details the changes - DC Traction chopper system, controllers, inverters, controls, drivers cabins, lighting and drivers and saloon heating systems.trams, tramways, ttm rail, braking, electrical equipment, electrical systems, electrical engineering, controllers, w class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Leisure object - Model tram, Model wide body W class tram, 1980's?
... Model wide body W class tram,...Model wide body W class tram, made from metal painted green... Trams tramways Models W Class Model wide body W class tram, made ...Model wide body W class tram, made from metal painted green and cream fitted with a pantograph and a trolley pole which has been broken off, No.15 trucks. No details as to who or where the model was made, has a label on the bottom that it is not a toy.trams, tramways, models, w class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Leisure object - Model tram, George Kob, W class tram, painted in City Circle, 1990's?
... W class tram, painted in City Circle...Model of W class tram, painted in City Circle colours, red... Trams tramways Models W Class City Circle Model of W class tram ...Model of W class tram, painted in City Circle colours, red, cream and green roof made from wood and plastic and trolley poles - wire and string. Has a label on the bottom "W2 Melbourne Tram, hand made from timber - George Kob".trams, tramways, models, w class, city circle -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Memorandum, The Met, “W class tram Overhaul”, Oct. 1988
... “W class tram Overhaul”... right hand corner, titled “W class tram Overhaul”, appears... Trams tramways Preston Workshops W Class Overhauls W8 class ...Photocopy of a Memorandum 4 A4 sheets - stapled in the top right hand corner, titled “W class tram Overhaul”, appears to be missing one sheet, dated 28/10/1988 looking at the concept program for overhauling W class trams to provide a front entry (the proposal for a W8 class) and many other changes. Looking at deferring the purchase of new trams. Would provide trams for the peak periods. Details the costs and proposed changes. See Reg item 1596 for associated concept sketches. Memo written by Howard Smith (Asset Development Co-coordinator) to Director Engineering Maintenance and Construction of The Met letterhead.trams, tramways, preston workshops, w class, overhauls, w8 class, the met, drivers -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Z class tram ASEA controller - set of 3, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), 1975
... Z class tram ASEA controller - set of 3... class tram. 1 - Drivers control stand showing the foot pedals... Photographs show the ASEA built control equipment of a Z class tram. 1 ...Photographs show the ASEA built control equipment of a Z class tram. 1 - Drivers control stand showing the foot pedals and switches with the ASEA and Comeng names on the panel. 2 - the driver's controller with the cover removed showing the various parts and linkages - photographed at the factory. 3 - Tramiac control cabinet with a technician showing one of the components or cards - see item 6140 for more details.Provides information and detail about the Z class driver's control equipment.Set of three black and white photographsHas MMTB stamp and stamp of R T Grigg of NZ. on rear.trams, tramways, new trams, comeng, z class, asea, controllers, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Specification, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), "A class tram - Melbourne Australia", 1984
... "A class tram - Melbourne Australia"... "A class tram - Melbourne, Australia". Gives the detail... Trams tramways A class Commonwealth Engineering Comeng AEG Duwag ...Specification or report - 6 A4 pages, photocopied titled "A class tram - Melbourne, Australia". Gives the detail of the tramcar, classification, developers (builders and suppliers), description, history, vehicle performance, dimensions, suspension, propulsion, braking, electrical and control systems and body specifications and a list of work done at Preston Workshops.trams, tramways, a class, commonwealth engineering, comeng, aeg, duwag, bogies, the met, new trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Last chance to save the Ws, for whom the bell tolls", "Joy ride bid to save the W's for whom the bell tolls", "Something in sway means a ride back in time", "For the love of Melbourne's W class tram", 10/10/2010 12:00:00 AM
... Melbourne's W class tram"... class trams, a possible tourist route, union and crew viewpoints... Trams tramways W Class SW6 class Save the W's tram 884 Newspaper ...Newspaper clipping - set of three different pages - from the Sunday Age 10/10/2010, titled "Last chance to save the Ws, for whom the bell tolls". Article looks at the future of the W class trams, a possible tourist route, union and crew viewpoints, Page 1 has a photo of SW6 884, crossing the Latrobe St bridge, written by Ruth Williams. Page 4 - "Joy ride bid to save the W's for whom the bell tolls" and "Something in sway means a ride back in time". Article written by John Elder and Craig Sillitoe. Page 16 - Editorial "For the love of Melbourne's W class tram" - promoting the retention of the trams, use for tourist services and upgrading them for use.trams, tramways, w class, sw6 class, save the w's, tram 884 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Memorandum, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), "Z3 class tram conversion", 1992
... "Z3 class tram conversion"... Division to A. Doery Mechanical System Engineer Tram Fleet, dated...Trams tramways Z3 class Overhauls Preston Workshops ...Memorandum - photocopy of original - 2 A4 pages - from Alex Gash - Group Manager Production & Customer Liaison Workshops Division to A. Doery Mechanical System Engineer Tram Fleet, dated 18/9/1992 about the cost of the conversion of the Z3 class tram to suit a roving conductor. Gives the cost per tram.Has comments partly readable on the top of the first sheet.trams, tramways, z3 class, overhauls, preston workshops, conductors -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Central Deborah Bendigo Tramways, "Operation of Sydney R Class Tram No. 1808 - 12 October 2003", Oct. 2003
... "Operation of Sydney R Class Tram No. 1808 - 12 October... with the "Operation of Sydney R Class Tram No. 1808 - 12 October 2003" dated 6... with the "Operation of Sydney R Class Tram No. 1808 - 12 October 2003" dated 6 ...Reports - letter and documentation associated with the "Operation of Sydney R Class Tram No. 1808 - 12 October 2003" dated 6 Oct. 2003 signed by Kym Smith as Manager Bendigo Tramways. Comprises 22 A4 stapled pages, written as a Material Change document for safety purposes. Gives timetable and arrangements for proposed tour.trams, tramways, bendigo tramways, yarra trams, rail safety, special tours, sydney -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Specification, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Z3 class tram - Melbourne, Australia", c1979
... "Z3 class tram - Melbourne, Australia"... "Z3 class tram - Melbourne, Australia". Gives the detail...Trams tramways Z3 class Commonwealth Engineering Comeng AEG ...Specification or report - 5 A4 pages, photocopied titled "Z3 class tram - Melbourne, Australia". 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 and a list of work done at Preston Workshops.trams, tramways, z3 class, commonwealth engineering, comeng, aeg, duwag, bogies, mmtb, new trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Instruction, The Met, "Stud Markings for (A class tram pantograph (yellow)) and (Articulated Tram LRV White)", c1985
... "Stud Markings for (A class tram pantograph (yellow)) and...Instruction - single A4 sheet - "Stud Markings for (A class... Instruction - single A4 sheet - "Stud Markings for (A class tram ...Instruction - single A4 sheet - "Stud Markings for (A class tram pantograph (yellow)) and (Articulated Tram LRV White)" - not dated, setting out marks for tram stops, cross overs, junctions, compulsory stops and insulator cut offs. Shows a hand drawn plan. Has the early "The Met" logo in the bottom left hand corner.trams, tramways, stud marking, tram driving, crossover, tram stops