Bound folder - A4 sheets - clear plastic cover, black rear card cover, comb bound, containing the location of tramcars Tram fleet allocations from 19-2-1993 to 16-10-1996 bound in reverse date order. Gives tramcars for Brunswick, Camberwell, Glenhuntly, Kew, Essendon, Sth Melbourne, Malvern and Preston Workshops and totals for depots and type or class of tramcars. Prepared by the PTC.trams, tramways, tramcars, depot allocation, lists, public transport corporation, ptc, depots

Article by Damon Johnston about Jeff Kennett and Melbourne's W class tram future including the development of a polity for their future. The reporter notes the lack of awareness for W class trams, compared to the general tram fleet, compares performance with Z class fleet. Quotes National Trust, PTUA and Charles Sowerwine of Melb. Uni urban historian. See item 7613 for the decision News Release.Yields information the formation of a policy regarding the W class in 1993 by Government.Newspaper clipping from Herald Sun 28/9/1993tramways, w class, national trust, tramcars

Article by Lyall Johnson provides information about the tram fleet breakdowns,, faults in all classes of trams and issues with parts. Notes the storage of the W class trams, its operations, leasing of trams by the previous Labor Government. Has quotes from Paul Mees, Lou DeGregorio Union Secretary, and PTC Spokesperson Sandra McLaren. Has photo of each type of tram and a summary of its performance underneath.Yields information about the performance of the Melbourne tram fleet in 1993 - poor.Newspaper clipping from the Herald Sun 1-8-1993 titled - "New trams as bad as old"trams, tramways, leasing, a class, b class, z class, w class, faults, performance, overhauls

Photocopy of page 22 of the National Trust of Victoria's news magazine, "Trust News August 1997" with the title "Trams in Hiding" advising that the depot would be open for inspection on Sunday 31st August 1997. Gives details of the Hawthorn Tram Depot and the heritage tram fleet. Says it was an initiative of the Friends of W class Tram Committee - gives contact details for bookings. Copied not the rear of Camberwell Depot Service Adjustment Report.trams, tramways, hawthorn tram depot, friends of the w class committee, national trust, open days

"R10-495 - Rolling Stock Data" dated 11/5/1965 details the tram fleet of the MMTB at the time - listing class, Tramcar numbers, No. in Service, type, capacity seated and crush loading, trucks, wheel and truck centres, motors, Tare Tons, Controllers, Compressors, and length over bumpers. No heritage trams at the time included. The drawing number determined from the MMTB drawing Registers. Signed by F Kirby.Yields information about the MMTB tram fleet in 1965.Photocopy of drawing "R10-495 - Rolling Stock Data" sheetmmtb, tramcars, tramways, data sheet, rolling stock

List details the disposal or dispersal of the Geelong Tram fleet following closure in 1956. Prepared by the Ballarat office of the SEC and dated 11/5/1961. Lists the tram number, type of tram, date received by Geelong, Transferred or sold to, last trip route, date of its last trap and total mileage in Geelong. Notes the three trams sold to Mr Jullien who as a dealer on sold them and "ultimate placement unknown"Demonstrates a typed list of the sale or dispersal of tramcars ex Geelong.Carbon Copy of a typed document on a large folio sheet.tramways, state electricity commission of victoria, geelong, tramcars, sale of trams, tram disposal, secv

Newspaper cutting about the position of Melbourne trams in the world in terms of kilometres of track and the number of routes based on Jane's Urban Transport Systems. Has comments from the National Trust, PTUA, and about the tram fleet. Notes the recent growth in the Melbourne system. Item written by Bruce Tobin. How Jane's obtained or intepreted their information is unkinown - a check at the time of cataloguing notes that Prague was 144km and Poznan was about 66km of route - based on their Wikipedia pages. Yields information about Melbourne's position in the world tram list in 1995 - but this is subject to interepretion.Newspaper cutting from The Age 16/1/1995tramways, melbourne, length, routes

Includes brief description of each type, photographs and a summary history, including the Victorian Railway's trams. Has many photographs of the various tramcars associated with relevant text. On front cover is a photo of Z3 at the Burwood terminus. Written by Norm Cross, Dale Budd and Randall Wilson as editors, published by Transit Australia Publishing. Has two maps, north and south of Melbourne, printed on the inside card covers. Published 1993. Yields information up to 1993 about Melbourne's tramcars.Book - "Destination City" with subtitle "Melbourne's Electric Trams" - 128 A4 pages + card card, printed on gloss paper - 7 sections, perfect bound, describes Melbourne's tram car fleet. mmtb, tramways, tramcars, melbourne, vr trams, destination city

Reports on a Science Congress in Adelaide and a speech by Robert Risson about future transport possible systems - all types such as conveyor belts, air cushion vehicles, magnetic cushions, pneumatic tubes, moving footpaths, jet-propelled vehicles, gas turbine and diesel electric buses. These are known as "gadgetbahns" mooted proposals that seldom come to commercial fruition. His main emphasis was on the future all-electric tram fleet that was proposed for Melbourne. Also notes underground systems such as San Francisco. Item by Science Writer Frank Campbell.Yields information about possible future transport systems - gadgetbahnsNewspaper clipping - "The Silent line" and "On the move the mod way" - The Herald "18-8-1969" tramways, trams, melbourne, public transport, future transport, transport systems, electric trams, all-electric trams, robert risson, gadgetbahns, underground tramways

Hand coloured black and white photograph of the Ballaarat Tramway Co. horse tram fleet massed for a group photograph within the Gardens, at one of the loops. May have been taken on the same day as items 800 in 1903 About the same number of horse trams. Close up of some the trams. The first has "CONVENT" destination and "Havelock Tobacco" advertisements. By the first tram is person dressed in an overcoat and hat. Conductor and driver on either side See items 802 and 1121 for poor-quality versions. Demonstrates a photo used to possibly show the Liverpool Office of the British Insulated Wire Company who had purchased the horse tramway prior to electrification by the Electric Supply Co. of Victoria. Wood framed glased hand coloured black and white photograph, framed with cloth between gold lining with cloth strip between the lining, plain back with brown tape on the edges and a wire hanging strip framing made possibly c1970. Image 420mm x 258mm.tramcars, tramways, horse trams, wendouree parade, gardens, esco

Folder (manila colour Avery Spiral Spring Action File" containing a 16 page A4 photocopied report or list titled "Electric Trams", looking at the Melbourne tram fleet history c1990, the history of the MMTB, cable trams, horse trams, the trusts and Trams preserved within Victoria at the time. The rear sheet is map of the Melbourne tramway system about 1901. Shows the location of the winding houses. 2nd loose copy added 9/12/2019 from the donation of Peter Cohen 9/11/2019.trams, tramways, history, mmtb, cable trams, tramcars, horse trams, preserved trams, map

Report - black comb bound, yellow paper front cover and plastic sheet, plain white back cover, approx. 200 pages, pages not numbered, titled "Maintenance Analysis Task Force (Trams), Final Report, dated March - May 1988. Produced by The Met Tram Servicing group. Includes a letter signed by the J Parish, to the Acting Group Manager, Fleet Maintenance and Construction. Includes an index with recommendations, and 16 Appendices. Looks at the management of the tram fleet (W5 to W7, Z1, Z2, Z3, A class and Artics and how it could be computerized and the introduction of preventative maintenance schedules.In ink on the top right hand corner "Includes Some Main Procedures and Illust..." and initial "JW"trams, tramways, the met, tramcars, maintenance, preston workshops, tram failures

Lists for each weekday, the work done on each tram, who was on leave, and events or failures, derailments - shown in red ink, motormen examined. Has notes in the front cover the start dates for M Devlin, W Kell and the death date of G Minns. A birth date for Davis entered? At the page for 13/2/1969 was a handwritten list of work done to the tram fleet during 1969 - see item 8288. Related item diaries: 8280 - 1960 8281 - 1961 8282 - 1962 8283 - 1964 8284 - 1965 8285 - 1966 8286 - 1967 8286A - 1968 8287 - 1969 8288 - individual sheets for each tram 8289 - 1970 8290 - Monthly reports from May 1965 to August 1971Yields information about the Ballarat Workshop activities, tramcars maintained and events.Printed and bound book - Collins Australian Diary No. 324 for 1969 - two pages per week, ruled with date and holiday information and sheets for events, finances etc.ballarat, tramcars, workshop records, workshops, maintenance

Provides a list giving the fleet numbers of tramcars that were no longer in service in Melbourne at Jan 1967 and their disposal. Prepared by Keith Stodden, dated 18/8/67. Hand written on Commonwealth of Australia minute paper.Yields information about the status of the MMTB Tram fleet in Jan 1967 and the disposal of tramcars.Set of two sheets hand written on Commonwealth of Australia Minute Paper titled "Trams Missing from Fleet Service - Jan 1967", dated 18/8/1967tramways, tramcars, mmtb, fleet list

Magazine - 48 pages - full colour print on full gloss or plain paper titled "Trust News Victoria - Vol 27, No. 2, October 1998". Contains a 24 page Annual Review or report of the Victorian branch. Has a number of items of tram and rail interest. page 6 - Decorative tram poles in Fitzroy St Kilda and Peel St North Melbourne page 7 - St Kilda Railway Station platforms page 8 - "Trams back on Track" about the return W class trams - has a photo of 750 in St Kilda Road with the Shrine of Remembrance in the background. page 7 of the annual report - Hawthorn Tram Depot and Heritage Tram Fleettrams, tramways, w class, st kilda, overhead, fitzroy st, peel st, hawthorn, hawthorn depot, national trust

Set of three Newspaper clippings from The Melbourne Times, 22/7/1992 about the withdrawal of the W class trams. .1 - Front page - with a colour photo of W5 838, Route 12 in Swanston St - Endangered Species. .2 - Page 10 with the headline "When W stands for Wedundant", report of the PTC Strategic Review Committee - too many trams, Peter Spyker Minster, cut from 258 Operational trams to 111, cost of overhauls, National Trust views, quotes Dr Michael Wilmot, availability of the cars. .3 - continuation on page 11 - comparison with Z class, operation of various trams on routes, importance to have a modern tram fleet as well - survey results.trams, tramways, w class, swanston st, w5 class, operations, national trust, withdrawn trams, z class, overhauls, tram 838

Black and white photograph of the Ballaarat Tramway Co. horse tram fleet massed for a group photograph within the Gardens, at one of the loops. May have been taken on the same day as item 800. About the same number of horse trams. Close up of some the trams. The first has "CONVENT" destination and "Havelock Tobacco" advertisements. By the first tram is person dressed in an overcoat and hat. Conductor and driver on either side. Print made from a photograph held by the Ballarat Historical Society - original photo had drawing pin holes on bottom edge. See Reg Item 1121 for another reproduction of the photograph and item 9656 for a hand coloured good quality version. 2nd copy added 9/11/2005.trams, tramways, horse trams, wendouree parade, gardens, electrification

Folded foolscap photocopied programme titled "AETA 28th Annual Federal Convention - Melbourne Easter 1985", 8 pages centre stapled with a supplement sheet (half foolscap) pages 4a and 4b. Has a photo of MMTB Articulated tram 2001 on front cover, provides tour programs for the AETA convention commencing Friday 5/4/1985 through to Wednesday 10/4/1985. Provides notes on tours, charters, visits, restaurant tram, historical notes, details of the Melbourne tram fleet, a steam trip to Bendigo for the Easter Fair, Altona, Stony Point and Preston Workshops. On rear has a photo of the Victorian Premier John Cain opening the Latrobe University extension - See Reg Item 298.2 as well.trams, tramways, aeta, tours, easter fair, latrobe university, tram 2001

Fourth edition of this text that describes Melbourne's tram car fleet. Includes brief description of each type, photographs and a summary history. Has many photographs of the various tramcars associated with relevant text. On front cover is a photo of Z3 at the Burwood terminus. Written by Norm Cross, with R. G. Henderson as editor and published by the Australian Electric Traction Association.Yields information about the MMTB fleet and its history.Book - "Destination City" - 104 pages + card , printed on gloss paper- centre stapled - with sub title "Electric Tramway Rolling Stock of the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board", 4th edition, 1981. trams, tramways, melbourne, tramcars, mmtb

Folder - colour printed with various documents, part of the "The KDR Yarra Trams Employee Roadshow Program", Keolis Downer - EDI, when they took over Yarra Trams in November 2009. Has 9 separate fact A4 sheets and one folded pamphlet "Think like a passenger" Fact Sheets for: 1. Employee Roadshow program - gives dates. 2. KDR and Yarra Trams 3. Enhancing Performance 4 Delivering for Passengers 5. Customer Service 6. Find your way 7. Yarra Trams Employees 8. A new approach 9. Brand Re-fresh The "Think like a passenger" is a folded DL pamphlet, giving information about KDR and the work they planned to do the tram fleet. Has a message from Michel Masson, the CEO of Yarra Trams on the rear.trams, tramways, keolis, kdr, yarra trams

Trams. Two page photocopy of article headed 'Bendigo Trust' listing 22 trams in the fleet with a brief description of each. Includes images of trams Nos. 28, 19, 302, 44, 17, 26. (not very clear)Bendigo Trustorganization, business, trams, bendigo trust, bendigo trams

Newspaper clippings titled: “Call for overhaul of ageing tram network” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age 16/02/2021 Document prepared by Keolis Downer, owner of Yarra Trams, has been released under freedom on information. "MR4 - Franchise Rolling Stock Strategic Plan" was prepared as part of bid for 7 year contract to run Melbourne's tram network in 2017. Key findings of report include: - tram fleet is ageing and needs an overhaul - risk to safety and service delivery with older trams - by end of contract in 2024, all trams over 20 years old (about 78%) would have exceeded by dates - ageing workforce with specific knowledge of tram network, around 30%, expected to retire within 10 years Operation of tram network costs about $2.7 billion over 7 years.trams, tramways, yarra trams, keolis downer, rolling stock

Photocopy of pages 221 and 222 of Electric Traction November 1984 of the "Metropolitan Transit Authority Allocation of Tramcars as at 1 July 1984". Gives depot allocation, class of tram, totals, reserve trams, approved for disposal, tourist trams, stored and fleet total.trams, tramways, tramcars, mmtb, lists, depots, depot allocation, buses

Reproduced from the Australian Tramway Album 2nd Edition, (revised). 2nd Edition, (revised). Two colour cover - green with black. Describes Melbourne's tram car fleet, including Victorian Railways tramcars, cable cars and the Doncaster and Box Hill tramway. Includes brief description of each type, photographs and a summary history. Has many photographs of the various tramcars associated with relevant text. On front cover, has PCC 980 with green banding and price. On back cover is a map of Melbourne tramways drawn in 1948. Book - "Destination City" - paper covers - 20 pages - with sub title "A Pictorial Review of Melbourne's Tramcars", priced at 2/-, published by Traction Publications of Brighton Beach in 1954. Copy 2 - on front cover has number "500/18" crossed out with "501/2" in blue ink underneath. Copy 3 - on inside of front cover, stamped in black ink "R.J.Meyer / 6 Moorefield Rd., / Johnsonville".trams, tramways, melbourne, tramcars, mmtb, vr

Photo shows BTM trams 27, 33, 14, 671 and 28 standing in front of the depot c2016. Has been given titled "Our current Operational Fleet". Other trams were available at the time. Yields information about some of the BTM's trams.Laminated colour photo printed on an A3 sheet. Has five Velcro strips on rear.btm, tram 27, tram 33, tram 14, tram 671, tram 28, btm depot

Photo shows W2 630 leaving Camberwell depot on 5-8-79. The photographer has noted that it was the last green tram to leave before being replaced by an all orange Z class fleet. Tram is showing Special, indicating a depot transfer. Has adverts for Jex Soap pads and James Ould Motors. In the background is the Camberwell depot offices and a shelter.Yields information about Camberwell depot and the transfer to an all orange Z class fleet.Photograph - Black and White - Last green tram leaving Camberwell DepotOn rear in ink - ''w2 630 leaving Camberwell Depot 5-8-79, last green tram out of Camberwell - Paul Nicholson.tramways, camberwell depot, w2 class, tram 630, last tram, shelters

DVD, with large format clear plastic cover with paper insert titled "Moving a Games City", sub-titled "A look at public transport during the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games". Produced by Metlink, running time 17mins, has the games logo, Metlink., Yarra Trams, Connex, BusVic, VLine and Victorian Government logos on the rear. Features various elements of public transport access during the games, how they coped made changes, planning, Richmond station, Flinders St station, use of buses, passenger flows at Richmond, opening event, Ballarat station, VLine services, Doncaster Park and Ride and buses, Southbank depot, depot run outs, the Yarra Trams Fleet operations centre, Aquatic centre tram stops, St Kilda station, Southern Cross station, a very short segment of Z81, information campaigns, Metlink call centre, Rob Barnett of VLine, Dennis Cliche of Yarra trams, Peter Gibson of VLine, Digby Drew of Yarra Trams, John Stanley of BusVic, Mark Whitehead of VLine, Bernie Carolan of Metlink, Scott Martin of Dept. of Infrastructure, VLine, Mary Dimovski of Metlink, Andrew Kyriacou of Connex, Bruce Hughes of Connex.trams, tramways, commonwealth games, yarra trams, passenger services, metlink, connex, vline

Book - titled "The Melbourne Tram Book" - 1st Edition, written by Randal Wilson and Dale Budd - 2003. Covers Melbourne tram history including cable trams, early electric trams, trams in art, historic fleet, colour schemes, tram types, and preserved tramways. Includes notes on the authors. Yields information about Melbourne trams history. Has a close association with two well known authors.Book - 84 pages including card covers, full colour printing on gloss paper, perfect bound with foldout covers containing four postcards that could be removed.melbourne, tramways, trams, history, randal wilson, dale budd