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Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Colour print - W2 510 Lygon St Carlton - Bruce Bredin July 1988, 1988
... and the corner. trams tramways W2 class tram 510 Lygon St Elgin St ...Photograph shows W2 510 turning from Lygon St into Elgin St on its way to St Kilda Beach. The centre door way blind has been closed. The tram is now on display at the Melbourne Tram Museum at Hawthorn Tram depot.Yields information about tram 510 and the corner.Colour print - W2 510 Lygon St Carlton - Bruce Bredin July 1988 turning into Elgin StOn the rear in ink "W2 510 Lygon St Carlton, Late Jly/88 Bruce Bredin"trams, tramways, w2 class, tram 510, lygon st, elgin st -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Map, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Melbourne's tramway routes and timetables - MMTB, 1925
... W class tram... Wattle Park Studley Park timetables cable trams W class tram tram ...Map of the MMTB Tramway routes 1925 with a list of first and last cars, along with photographs of Wattle Park, Luna Park, and Studley Park. Provides information for the Prahran and Malvern lines, Hawthorn, Footscray, Essendon, Coburg, Kew, St Kilda, cable tram routes, and buses. Also provides information for passengers. The cover photo is of the front of W 296, with the destination of Esplanade. The map is dated by the opening of the line to West Brunswick as far as Albion St, the City Road to St Kilda line via Sturt St lines, and the electric line in Flemington Road which were all opened during mid to late 1925. See Reference. Shows a number of buildings and locations by a numbered reference list, including the Federal Parliament house. The map has advertisements around the outside of the map for Kiwi Shoe or boot polish.Yields information about the Melbourne tramway system in 1925 and demonstrates the methodology the MMTB used to provide information to travellers. Shows both cable and electric tram lines and the development of the Melbourne system.Map book - 15 fold paper titled "Melbourne's tramway routes and timetables"trams, tramways, mmtb, tramway maps, wattle park, studley park, timetables, cable trams, w class tram, tram 296, kiwi shoe polish -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard - W2 456 Victoria Parade, Mary Jayne's Railroad Specialties Inc, c1986
... W2 class tram... tramways W2 class tram tram 456 Victoria Parade Brunswick Street ...Colour postcard of W2 456 (City Route 31) crossing Brunswick Street in Victoria Parade. Card back has details of the photographer, Ray Marsh, the tram operated by the Public Transport Corporation, details of the tram and the publisher - Mary Jayne's Railroad Specialtiess Inc. Has an advertisement for the ABC News. Card notes that the tram was photographed prior to its withdrawal in April 1987Yields information about W2 456Postcard colour - W2 456 Victoria Parade - Photo Ray Marsh, c1987, divided back.trams, tramways, w2 class tram, tram 456, victoria parade, brunswick street, route 31 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard - Spring Street, Parliament House Z3 224, Colour Tech Productions Pty Ltd, mid 1980s
... Z3 class tram... logo. Yields information about Z3 class trams and Parliament ...Postcard Spring Street, Parliament House Z3 224 - route 88. Tram entered service September 1983. In The Met livery with the Met logo. Yields information about Z3 class trams and Parliament house mid 1980s.Postcard colour - Spring Street, Parliament House Z3 224 - Colour Tech Productions. Card Number CTM 115Ktrams, tramways, z3 class tram, spring street, route 88, parliament house -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard - Nu-color-Vue - Flinders St Station - W2 637, Nucolorvue Publishing
... W2 class tram... class tram trams tramways Flinders Street station W2 class tram ...Postcard - image of Flinders Street Railway Station, corner of Swanston Street with W2 637 (Spencer St, route 48), possibly late 1970s or early 1980s. Tram W6 978 is in Swanston Street.Demonstrates an iconic Melbourne image, Flinders Street Station and a W class tramPostcard colour - Flinders St Station - Nu-color-vue card number 11 ML 138, NCV 4986 Divided back.trams, tramways, flinders street station, w2 class tram, tram 637, swanston street -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard - Nu-color-Vue - St Kilda Road, Shrine of Remembrance W2 453, Nucolorvue Publishing, 1970s
... W2 class tram... Road, the Shrine and W class trams trams tramways W2 class tram ...Postcard - image looking south in St Kilda Road, with the Shrine of Remembrance and BP House in the view. Tram W2 453 (City Route 6) and SW6 945 (Camberwell Route 72) has stopped at the safety zone tram stop.Demonstrates an iconic Melbourne image, St Kilda Road, the Shrine and W class tramsPostcard colour - serrated edge, Nu-color-Vue - St Kilda Road, Shrine of Remembrance W2 453, ML 156, NCV 1381 Divided back.trams, tramways, w2 class tram, shrine of remembrance, tram 453, st kilda road, tram 945 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard - Nu-color-Vue - St Kilda Road, Shrine of Remembrance W5 834, Nucolorvue Publishing, 1970s
... SW5 class tram... Kilda Road, the Shrine and a W class tram. trams tramways Shrine ...Postcard - image looking south in St Kilda Road, with the Shrine of Remembrance and BP House in the view. Tram W5 834 (East Malvern Darling Road Route 3).Demonstrates an iconic Melbourne image, St Kilda Road, the Shrine and a W class tram.Postcard colour - serrated edge, Nu-color-Vue - St Kilda Road, Shrine of RemembranceW5 834, ML 132,, Divided back.trams, tramways, shrine of remembrance, st kilda road, sw5 class tram, tram 834 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard - Collins Street at Spring Street - Biscay W5 814, Biscay Greetings, late 1980's
... Collins Street late 1970s. Collins Street tram 814 W5 class trams ...Postcard looking west along tree lined Collins Street at Spring Street with W5 814 (Mont Albert Route 42) about to turn into Spring Street. Note the flashing red light assembly above the Safety Zone prow to try and warn motorists about it when they were turning from Spring St. The tram has advertisements for Stillwell Ford and a rent car company,Yields information about Collins Street late 1970s.Postcard - serrated edges, Collins Street at Spring St - Biscay Greetings, BG 82collins street, tram 814, w5 class, trams, tramways, spring street, safety zones -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Tour Ticket - Yapper Tours, April 1989
... of SEC Tour tickets. Tram tours W3 class trams Yappa tours Yapper ...Ticket for the 5th tour in Melbourne operated by Yapper Tours, (sometimes spelled Yappa), using Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society tramcar W3 661. The reference gives the date as 6/5/1989, the background to its operation in Melbourne and the tram itself. Has the initials PJC on the side of the ticket. On the rear is a facsimile 1966 SEC dual currency ticket. Demonstrates tram tour tickets and yields information about the style of SEC Tour tickets.Tour Ticket - Yapper Tours - April 1989 - printed on light card with a facsimile of a 1966 SEC 8c or 10d SEC ticket on the rear.tram tours, w3 class trams, yappa tours, yapper tours, tram 661, tickets, dual currency tickets, btps -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper - Newspaper clipping, The Age Newspaper, Andrews defends higher cost of new trams, 21/04/2022
... G class tram... Generation of Melbourne trams - G class Trams Tramways New trams ...Victorian government signs $1.85 billion with French manufacturer Alstom to build 100 trams in Melbourne. Trams to be known as G class and will replace some of A, B and Z models with higher floors. Yields information about the contract for the next Generation of Melbourne trams - G classNewspaper clipping from the Age titled: "Andrews defends higher cost of new trams"trams, tramways, new trams, alstom, g class tram -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White - illuminated W1 421 - visit of Duke and Duchess of York - 1927, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)
... Workshops W1 class tram 421 Photograph - Black and White ...Photograph of Melbourne W1 421 decorated as an "illuminated" tramcar for the visit of the Duke and Duchess of York to Victoria April 21 to May 12, 1927 and the opening of Canberra on May 9, 1927, taken at Preston Workshops.Yields information about W1 421 decorated as an "illuminated" tramcar for the visit of the Duke and Duchess of York to Victoria April 21 to May 12, 1927 by the MMTBPhotograph - Black and White - illuminated W1 421 - visit of Duke and Duchess of York - 1927tramways, trams, illuminated trams, decorated trams, royal visit, duke of york, preston workshops, w1 class, tram 421 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard - Bourke St Melbourne, National View by Murfett Publishing, 1980c
... and Z1 class trams trams tramways Bourke St Z1 class tram 56 ...National View postcard of Z1 56 westbound in Bourke St. Tram has the destination of City Spencer St, route 96, c1980. The building that became the National Australia Bank in Bourke St is under construction. Has building signs for Patersons Furnishings, Bercy Theatre, Hertz rent cars.Yields information about Bourke St and Z1 class tramsPostcard - by National View by Murfett Pty Ltd - divided back with title and publisher details. Card No. P1004-1trams, tramways, bourke st, z1 class, tram 56 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard - Bourke & Spencer Sts Melbourne, National View by Murfett Publishing, 1980c
... class trams trams tramways Bourke St Z1 class tram 33 Spencer St ...National View postcard of Z1 33 (Route 96) at the Spencer St terminus in Bourke St. with another tram waiting to arrive. Does not appear to have a formal safety zone on the north side of the tram where there are a number of people waiting. The former cable tram tracks at this location can be seen in front of the tram. In the view are the NAB building under construction, the BHP, AMP and the MTOCo head officeYields information about Bourke St and Z1 class tramsPostcard - by National View by Murfett Pty Ltd - divided back with title and publisher details. Card No. P1005-1trams, tramways, bourke st, z1 class, tram 33, spencer st, route 96 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard - Collins St - W2 515, Nucolorvue Publishing, 1970c
... 1970s trams tramways W2 class tram 515 Collins St route 12 ...Nu-color-vue postcard of W2 515 (Route 12 City Brunswick St), east bound in tree lined Collins St. Has the Town Hall in the background and the Manchester Unity building, c1970. On the rear is the title "Melbourne Vic – Collins St – Melbourne’s charming tree-line thoroughfare"Yields information about Collins St early 1970sPostcard - Postcard - Colllins St - W2 515 - Nu-color--Vue ML 150, NCV 937 - serrated edges.trams, tramways, w2 class, tram 515, collins st, route 12 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White - S class 160 and 169 at Coburg Depot, Ray Pearson, 1930?
... . Yields information about S class trams. Tramways trams S class ...Photo shows two of the trams built for the Melbourne Brunswick & Coburg Tramways Trust in 1916 in the Coburg depot yard. The trams were renumbered following a takeover by the MMTB in 1920. Yields information about S class trams.Black and White Photograph - S class 160 and 169 at Coburg DepotOn rear in ink - "MMTB S160 & 169 – Coburg Depot – Ray Pearsontramways, trams, s class, tram 160, tram 169, coburg depot -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Ian Stanley and tram 2001, Kathy Stanley, 26-7-1997
... tramcars East Burwood B1 class tram 2001 Has details ...Photo shows BTM Member and tramway enthusiast Ian Stanley with B1 2001 at the East Burwood terminus during an ARHS tram tour. Tram has a Bank of Melbourne advertisement on the front.Yields information about Ian Stanley whose estate donated considerable material to the Museum.Colour print on Agfa paper of Ian Stanley at East Burwood terminus leaning on tram B1 2001 - 26-7-1997Has details of the location and dates on rear along with photographers number.tramways, tramcars, east burwood, b1 class, tram 2001 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - X2 675 at Point Ormond, Bob Lilburn, 1960
... Ormond terminus tramways transport X2 class tram 675 Point Ormond ...The Point Ormond line closed on 22/10/1960. The closure of the Footscray lines in 1962 saw the withdrawal and scrapping of this small 4 wheeler trams.Yields information about X2 675 at Point Ormond terminusPhoto of X2 675 at Point Ormond - actual photo 55x72mm on larger sheet 120x166mmtramways, transport, x2 class, tram 675, point ormond -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - X1 and X2 trams at Preston Workshops, Bob Lilburn, 1962
... . tramways transport X2 class X1 class tram 465 tram 680 tram 679 ...The three photos show the smaller four wheel type trams that were used on the Footscray routes that closed in March 1962. The bodies were subsequently sold. X1 465 July 1962, X2 679 - March 1963 and X2 680 is now preserved at the TMSV Bylands Tramway Heritage centre. Yields information about X1 and X2 trams stored at Preston Workshops following their withdrawal from service.Set of three photos of X1 or X2 trams at Preston Workshops pending disposal. Actual image is 55x72mm printed on a 120x166mm sheet of paper.tramways, transport, x2 class, x1 class, tram 465, tram 680, tram 679, preston workshops -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black and White W4 671 St Kilda Road, Charles Craig
... trams. Tramways trams W4 class tram 671 St Kilda Road Photograph ...Photograph shows Ballarat Tramway Museum tram W4 671 (St Kilda Beach, route 15) in St Kilda Road at High Street during the late 1950s or early 1960s It has a "Mr Motorist keep my tracks clear" sign on the rear. A number of sun shades have been lifted.Yields information about W4 class trams.Photograph - Black and White W4 671 St Kilda Roadtramways, trams, w4 class, tram 671, st kilda road -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of 6 digital images of the Sir Robert Risson Tram Terminus - Elizabeth St, Mal Rowe, 2004 to 2010
... Street memorials plaque D class D1 class B class tram 5001 tram ...All images from Mal Rowe, except No. 6 from Marcus Wong 1 - D class 5001 at the terminus showing the sign at the south end - 23-9-2013 2 - B class 2088 looking south - 30-7-2010 3 - B class 2128 looking south - 12-2003 4 - Sign on Combino D1 3501 5 - D1 3501 - in Swanston Street at Victoria St - 16-3-2004. Was given the name of Sir Robert Risson, but was removed when the PTC livery was applied in June 2014. 6 - Plaque Feb. 1994, laid by Alan Brown, Minister for Public TransportYields information about the Sir Robert Risson Tram TerminusSet of 6 images of the Sir Robert Risson Tram Terminus in Elizabeth St at Flinders St.tramways, robert risson, elizabeth street, memorials, plaque, d class, d1 class, b class, tram 5001, tram 2088, tram 2128, tram 3501 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard - Swanston St with Melbourne Town Hall, National View by Murfett Publishing, 1970c
... Town Hall St Paul's Cathedral W5 class tram 824 Postcard ...National View postcard of Swanston St with Melbourne Town Hall and St Paul's Cathedral with W5 824 (City Route 2) northbound in Swanston St.Yields information about Swanston St and the Melbourne Town Hall early 1970sPostcard - by National View by Murfett Pty Ltd - divided back with title and publisher details. Card No. P1012-1trams, tramways, swanston street, melbourne town hall, st paul's cathedral, w5 class, tram 824 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard - St Kilda Road - W2 592, Arght Industries, late 1970s
... information about St Kilda Road and W2 class trams. trams tramways W2 ...Arght Industries postcard of W2 class number 592 (Carnegie, Route 67) outbound in St Kilda Road Melbourne. Postcard very similar to those of Carinya postcards - possibly related.Yields information about St Kilda Road and W2 class trams.Postcard - by Arght Industries with rounded corners, address block, Number LV019 trams, tramways, w2 class, tram 592, st kilda road, carnegie -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Repurposed tram W2 330 - Swan Hill, 10-7-73
... of a former W2 class tram trams tramways W2 class tram 330 Swan Hill ...Black and white print of former W2 330 repurposed for possibly residential purposes in Swan Hill. Yields information about the reuse of a former W2 class tramPhotograph - Repurposed tram W2 330 - Swan HillIn ink on the rear " 10-7-73 Tram 330 Boort Road Turnoff Swan Hill Vic"trams, tramways, w2 class, tram 330, swan hill, repurposed trams, scrapped trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White - Newspaper photo, MMTB SW6 Tram in Flinders Lane for first time, 21 Dec 1944
... Opening tram 890 SW6 class Black and white print of MMTB SW6 Tram ...Image shows a newspaper photo of MMTB SW6 Tram 890 in Flinders Lane operating on the official opening run on new diversion line in William Street, from Collins Street to Hanna Street (now Kings Way) to the corner of Sturt Street on 21 Dec 1944The Hanna St line provided an additional line into the City from Domain Junction and was designed to relieve pressure on St Kilda Road. Black and white print of MMTB SW6 Tram in Flinders Lane for first time tramways, trams, flinders lane, new william street line, opening, tram 890, sw6 class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Spencer St Station and W2 536, c1962
... Victorian Railways Spencer St Spencer St Station taxis W2 class tram ...Photo shows the new Spencer St station which was completed around 1962 with tram W2 430 (Spencer St, Route 48), fitted with large trolley bridges, northbound to the terminus at Latrobe St. Eight taxis are lined up at the taxi stand, mostly Holdens with at least one Ford.Yields information about the Spencer Station building when new and the taxis serving the station.Colour print - satin finish print - Spencer St Station and W2 536 c1962railways, victorian railways, spencer st, spencer st station, taxis, w2 class, tram 536 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Research note, Keith Kings, "Tram T180", 1966
... MBCTT T class tram 180 Single page, spirit duplicated foolscap ...Provides a history note on T class tramcar No. 180, the builder (Duncan and Fraser), alterations, use and retention by the TMSV. Gives the specifications and Data on the tram. Built for the MBCTT. The tram is on display at the Melbourne Tram Museum. Yields a brief history of Tram T 180Single page, spirit duplicated foolscap sheet, Research Note - "Tram T 180. Dated 18/4/1966, written by Keith Kings. Stapled to item 6502. Has the TMSV Heading on the sheet.tramcars, tramways, history, mbctt, t class, tram 180 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White - PCC 980 at Preston Workshops, Sutcliffe Pty Ltd, 1950
... the tram soon after its completion. tramways tramcars PCC class ...PCC 980 was an all-electric tram prototype built by the MMTB to demonstrate a tram based on a USA design. Only one was built due to import restrictions at the time.Yields information about the tram soon after its completion.Photograph, Black and White, of the PCC 980 at Preston Workshops June 1950. Print and photograph by Sutcliffe of 94 Elizabeth St Melbourne.Has Sutcliffe Pty Ltd stamp on rear - No. 8853. In ink on the rear: "M&MTB PCC-980, Preston W/S June 1950" tramways, tramcars, pcc class, tram 980, preston workshops, new trams, trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Calendar, AETA 1985 featuring the new Light Rail vehicle B1 2001, 1985
... b1 class tram...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne ...The AETA published calendars on an annual basis through to 2005, promoting electric transport in Public Transport. The photo features B1 class 2001 built by Comeng in Dandenong. The caption gives a description of the tram and Light Rail Vehicles.Yields information about the AETA promotional activities.Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA) Calendar for 1979, featuring a photo of B1 2001 by Comeng Vic. 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. calendars, aeta, b1 class tram, tram 2001, light rail vehicles -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Audio - Vinyl Recording, Ormond Slater & Ewen Cameron, Destination City, 1969
... recording tracks featuring various trams around Melbourne ...The jacket has a stylised view of the intersection of Flinders and Swanston Streets and Flinders St railway station with W2 233 in the top right-hand corner. On the rear are extensive details of each of the 11 recording tracks featuring various trams around Melbourne. The vinyl disk itself has a blue label with the title, speed and side number. Includes recordings of trams 676, 933, 980, 233, and 662. Produced and recorded by Ormond Slater and Ewen Cameron in 1969 with the assistance of the Australasian Post and the TMSV.Demonstrates sound records and production of Vinyl records.Record - vinyl based with paper card jacket and plastic record cover - 33 1/3 rpm microgroove vinyl record, or "LP", titled "Destination City".tramways, tramcars, melbourne, sound recordings, vinyl records, w3 class, w2 class, tram 233, tram 662, tram 980, tram 933, tram 676, tmsv -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, "Quiet Tram Secrets"
... of resilient wheels and the PCC tram. tramways trams MMTB PCC class ...The three cuttings illustrate the use of resilient wheels and the introduction of the PCC class car No. 980. Photos shows how the wheels were constructed, sound testing, the new tram itself and a reporters trip on the tram. Quotes Mr Risson, Mr Ireland (Workshop Manager), Ken Hall, Assistant Works Manager. Items not formally dated - late 1950.Yields information about provision of resilient wheels and the PCC tram.Set of three newspaper cuttings about the introduction of "quiet" and the PCC car for Melbourne. 1 - "Quiet Tram Secrets" 2 - "Melbourne's New Silent Tram" 3 - "Treat to be on the PCC" - The Suntramways, trams, mmtb, pcc class, tram 980, resilient wheels, preston workshops, silent trams