Newspaper clipping, from a glossy colour printed magazine or publication, titled "Moving Masterpieces come to an end" about the Stewart Merritt tram, the end of the Transporting Art project - Stewart commented about the number of people who would come to Preston Workshops to see the tram being painted. Notes that it was actually painted by Dennis Dunkinson in thick signwriter's enamel. Mentions the other artist sin the project and comments from advertising consultant - Phillip Adams Has photos of Clifton Pugh tram No. 504 and Erica McGilchrist No. 497 - see http://www.hawthorntramdepot.org.au/papers/tram497.htm for details.trams, tramways, transporting art, ministry for arts, w2 class, tram 439, tram 504, tram 497

Framed original concept cartoon of Stewart Merritt for the Transporting Art Project - light aluminium brass colour frame, by Magic Picture Framing of Prahran. The tram has been cut out with the windows removed and placed on manila coloured card with the drawings done in ink, the stars cut out of silver paper and adhered to the surface. The tram has blue/black background. Frame with a glazedtrams, tramways, transporting art, ministry for arts, w2 class, tram 439

Framed photo of the end of tram W2 439 painted by Stewart Merritt, with the destination of South Melbourne Depot. Framed with a wood half round section, painted brown, glazed, with non-acid free cardboard surround and paper backing. All the backing tape was loose.trams, tramways, transporting art, ministry for arts, w2 class, tram 439

Framed colour photo of the central roof section of tram W2 439 painted by Stewart Merritt, showing the detail of the detailing of the roof above the drop centre. Framed with a wood half round section, painted brown, glazed, with non-acid free cardboard surround and paper backing.trams, tramways, transporting art, ministry for arts, w2 class, tram 439

Framed three part photograph of tram W2 439 painted by Stewart Merritt, showing the tram along its length. Each photograph along the length of the tram individually presented, but not necessarily lining up. The original prints were scanned and reprinted, but they continue to show the damage. Frame wooden frame, with paper backing and wire hanging strips, clips and felt bumpers in the bottom corners. Was originally framed with a wood half round section, painted brown, glazed, with non-acid free cardboard surround and paper backing but has suffered extensive water damage both to the cardboard and the individual photographs themselves. The photographs were in a deteriorated condition. The item was unglazed at the time of the donation. The Museum had the photographs rescanned and remounted. For the original photographs see Reg Item 4213i1 to 4213i3. Framing work by "Framed by You" in Church St Richmond.trams, tramways, transporting art, ministry for arts, w2 class, tram 439

Set of three photographs originally used in item 4212, that suffered significant water damage. Each of a part of the length of tram W2 439 painted by Stewart Merritt, showing the tram along its length. Each photograph along the length of the tram individually presented, but not necessarily lining up. The images show the nature of the damage. Was originally from framed with a wood half round section, painted brown, glazed, with non-acid free cardboard surround and paper backing but has suffered extensive water damage both to the cardboard and the individual photographs themselves. The photographs were in a deteriorated condition. The item was unglazed at the time of the donation. Each photograph has the number 5788 on the rear - possible job number.trams, tramways, transporting art, ministry for arts, w2 class, tram 439

Book - 32 full A4 colour pages + card cover, titled "Trams of Australia Vol. 1", featuring trams in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, and museum operations in Ballarat, Bendigo, Brisbane and Sydney. Melbourne trams featured are: W2 234 Transporting Art L106 Y469 Z25 W2 389 V 214 W6 975 W7 1008 SW6 936 and 956 SW5 814 A279 B2 2112 SW5 812 W2 442 - Restaurant Tram B2 2112 SW6 911 B2 2017 Melbourne photos by Ray Marsh, other photos by Arthur Perry and Noel Reed. See Reg Item 6186 for a revised and enlarged version.trams, tramways, melbourne, sydney, brisbane, adelaide, ballarat, bendigo, w2 class, transporting art, sw5 class, sw6 class, w7 class, restaurant tram

Pamphlet - 4 fold special size - colour titled "Historic Trolley Rider's Guide", featuring W2 531 on the front cover, for the Santa Clara downtown historic trolley service. Has a map, passenger guide, fares, hours, and a listing of the tramcars operated at the time (c1990).trams, tramways, museums, santa clara, w2 class, tram 531

Set of six colour prints of trams at Preston workshops 1979. .1 - 9W Scrubber on temporary cable tram bogies while body is repairs. Side panels have been removed. .2 - W2 234 (Transporting Art) and other stored trams. .3 - SW2 275 with lights on and a "Tram Alive" sign. .4 - Z1 class tram front with power on. .5 - Z2 114 being commissioned - vicsig.net gives the in service date of July 1979. .6 - PCC 1041 Printed on Kodak Papertrams, tramways, preston workshops, service tramcars, scrubber tram, transporting art, w2 class, z class, tram 9w, tram 234, tram 275, tram 114, tram 1041, pcc class, sw2 class, z2 class

Set of 12 reports, photocopied onto heat sensitive paper from various magazines. Documents match the image numbers. .1 - 2 pages, from The Commonwealth Engineer, 1/10/1917 - "New Cars for the Melbourne Brunswick and Coburg Tramways", written by Straun Robertson. .2 - 2 pages, from The Commonwealth Engineer, 1/3/1919 - "Double Bogie Combination Tram Car - St Kilda Brighton Electric Line". .3 - 2 pages - Electrical Engineer - 15/6/1924 - "One Man cars for Melbourne and Geelong Vic. The Brill Birney Safety Car" .4 - 1 page - Electrical Engineer - 15/11/1925 - "Standard Car for Melbourne Tramways" - has sketch of W2 369. .5 - 2 pages - Electrical Engineer - 15/8/1927 - "New Bogie car for Melbourne Tramways" Y class. .6 - 2 pages - Electrical Engineer -15/3/1936 - "Tramcar of New type for Melbourne - Large car for Two-man or One-man operation" - Y1 class .7 - 3 pages, The Electrical Engineer and Merchandiser - 15/3/1932 - "Modern Tramcars for Melbourne - Design for reduction of noise and construction with electrical Welding" W3 class. .8 - 2 pages, The Electrical Engineer and Merchandiser - 15/11/1933 - "New Tramcars for Melbourne" - has sketch of the W4 class tram. .9 - 3 pages, The Electrical Engineer and Merchandiser - 16/12/1935 - "Melbourne's Lates Tramcars, comfortable Accommodation and modern traction equipment" - W5 class .10 - 3 pages - The Electrical Engineer and Merchandiser - 15/3/1939 - "Improved Type Tramcar - advanced truck design, pneumatically operated doors, special lighting, acceleration 3pmh per sec." SW5 class. .11 - 3 pages - The Electrical Engineer and Merchandiser - 15/9/1950 - "Noiseless Tramcar - first Australian Vehicles - Bogies fitted have special noise reducing features - motor drive through bevel gears, dynamic braking" - PCC 980 (See also Reg Item 5601 for a similar report) .12 - 1 page - handwritten on the rear of a copy of item 11 - Editorial from the Oct. 1951 issue of same magazine looking at the rate of acceleration. Reprint of .7 added 30/7/2019, from papers ex Robert Green - in poor condition, has been folded, both left and right hand edges in multiple tears. The photos are good. Measures 282H x 220W.trams, tramways, mmtb, mbctt, new tramcars, vr, bogie trams, birney, x class, w2 class, y class, y1 class, w3 class, one man trams, w4 class, w5 class, sw5 class, pcc class, tramcar design, electrical engineering

Photo of W2 329 at Glenhuntly Depot. Print and photograph by Sutcliffe of 366 Bourke St. Tram fitted with drip rails, but without route number boxes. Photograph, Black and White, with photograph details on the rear.In ink on the rear: "M&MTB W2 329, Glenhuntly Depot About 1930" and the photographers stamp. Has KSK stamp with number SA942. On rear of copy ex Colin Jones Collected "H319" in pencil and "MMTB 1930" in ink.trams, tramways, w2 class, glenhuntly tram depot, tram 329

Photograph of the interior of W2 329 at Glenhuntly Depot about 1930. Print and photograph by Sutcliffe of 366 Bourke St. Shows the saloon with upholstered seats and shaded light fittings. Tram fitted with interior advertisements, including one for a shop in Toorak Road, Toorak and Lustora. There are two notices on the windows about the Essendon Line tram services and promoting the MMTB Tourist bus. Yields information about the interior of tram 329.Photograph, Black and White, print. Two copies held.In ink on the rear: "M&MTB Interior W2-329, with upholstered saloon seats and shaded interior lighting. About 1930" and the photographer's stamp. KSK print number SA942.trams, tramways, w2 class, interiors, tram 329, advertisements, essendon, mmtb buses, mmtb, glenhuntly depot

Photograph looking northwards along Swanston St just before Flinders St Station. Has SW6 878 and a W2 (route 64) waiting at the traffic light as people commence to cross. In the view are Princes Bridge Station and Young & Jackson. There is a myriad of signs - Taubmans Paints, Olympic tyres, Bradmill Sheets, Coca Cola, Coles, Ampol, Dulux. Tram 878 has signs for Metters and Sobrtol ?? Soap. Kodak cardboard mount slide, taken by Peter Moses, slide mount dated Feb. Taken during 1963In ink on slide " Melbourne 1963 Barbara Photo"trams, tramways, swanston st, flinders st, trams, sw6 class, w2 class, tram 878

Black and White photograph of W2 358 at Wattlepark loop at the time of the TMSV W2 class tour on Sunday 19/5/68". Tram has advertisements for radio station 3DB and Pental soap on the sides. For details of the tour see Reg Item 358 and other references.On rear is the "332 at Wattlepark loop W2 day"trams, tramways, tramcars, tmsv, tours, w2 class, tram 332

Postcard - full colour, Divided back type of former Melbourne tram 512 running in Seattle, show destination of Main St, route 99 with the Pier 54 building in the background. At the Madison St stop. The rear has details of the location of the publisher (Smith Western Co. of Tacoma), photographer Charles Van Pelt and where printed - Singapore.trams, tramways, seattle, w2 class, tram 512

Postcard - full colour, Divided back type of W2 496 at the San Francisco Transbay Terminal in May 1987. Photo by Irving Waldorf. Tram has two advertising Melbourne Tourism on the sides "G'Day Begins in Melbourne" and the word "Australia" by the door entries.trams, tramways, w2 class, san francisco, tram 496

Photo shows former MMTB W2 531 running in San Jose, in chocolate livery, in the Second Street Transit Mall at Santa Clara Street. Photo by D. Ehrlich on 20/3/1990. See item 7685 for another photograph of this tram.Yields information about W2 class tram 531 in San Jose.Postcard - full colour, Divided back.trams, tramways, w2 class, san jose, tram 531

Agfa colour slide, white blue plastic mount. Photograph by David Verrier. Tram W2 504 northbound in Spencer St outside the Spencer St Railway Station Photos taken 28/4/1976.In ink: "Wed 28/4/76 504 Spencer St Melbourne"trams, tramways, spencer st, w2 class, route 18, city, tram 504

Set of four Kodak Kodachrome colour slide, white cardboard mount. Photograph by David Verrier. .1 - W5 760 and W5 737 at the Elizabeth St terminus. 760 - route 19 North Coburg and 737 - Route 18, Brunswick. Another W2 is behind. .2 - W5 828 running West Maribyrnong Route 57. .3 - W2 634 with the conductor appearing to be unclipping the trolley pole rope - standing on the bumper bar. See Reg Item 4792 for a reference to a shunter being located at this location in the early 1950's. .4 - trams arriving and departing In the background is the Flinders St Station and Hosies Hotel. Advertising can be seen for Sitmar Cruises, Mitchell's brushes, CU insurance, OPSM, Tolleys Brandy, Dammans, Lloyd Triestino and Bradmills. Photos taken 24/8/1974.In ink: , "Sat 24/8/74 Elizabeth St 760 737", "Sat 24/8/74 Elizabeth St 828", "Sat 24/8/74 Elizabeth St 634", "Sat 24/8/74 Elizabeth St"trams, tramways, elizabeth st, route 59, flinders st, route 19, route 18, route 57, north coburg, brunswick, west maribyrnong, conductors, trolley poles, w5 class, w2 class, tram 760, tram 737, tram 828, tram 634

Set of two Kodak Kodachrome colour slide, white cardboard mount. Photograph by David Verrier. .1 - W5 838 corner of Swanston and Collins St - Route 10, West Preston with Courage Draught and Sun Alliance adverts. A policeman is on traffic duty. .2 - W2 483 at same location. Tram has a Stramit advert. In the background is the Wales Corner building. Photos taken 24/8/1974.In ink: , "Sat 24/8/74 838 Cnr Swanston a& Collins St", "Sat 24/8/74 483 Cnr Swanston a& Collins St"trams, tramways, collins st, swanston st, route 10, west preston, w5 class, w2 class, balwyn, route 44, tram 838, tram 483

Kodak Kodachrome colour slide, white cardboard mount. Photograph by David Verrier. View along Swanston St looking north, just before Bourke St with 3 trams, safety zone, W2 377 (City route 8), and two other cars on route 6 and 72 and many motor cars. Has the Walshes, Bradmans, Woolworths, Photos taken 24/8/1974.In ink: , "Sat 24/8/74 Swanston St, Bourke St corner."trams, tramways, w2 class, swanston st, tram 377

Kodak Kodachrome colour slide, white cardboard mount. Photograph by David Verrier. Tram 439 departing the Elizabeth St in Flinders St. Tram has the destination of Burwood, route 74 and adverts for TEAC and AVCo. In the background is the Flinders St Station. Photos taken 24/8/1974.In ink: , "Sat 24/8/74 tram 439 Flinders St opp Elizabeth St."trams, tramways, flinders st, burwood, route 74, w2 class, tram 439

Agfa colour slide, white blue plastic mount. Photograph by David Verrier. View of W2 534 at the Batman Ave terminus, running a Wattle Park Route 70. Tram has adverts for Kraft cheese and cheeseburgers, Jex Soap pads and Renault and BMW cars. Photos taken 19/10/1974.In ink: "Sat 19/10/74, 534 at Princes Bridge"trams, tramways, batman ave, route 70, wattle park, w2 class, tram 534

Colour slide - red and white cardboard mount - reproduction of a photo of tram 255 looking east along Collins St from Swanston St with the Scots Church spire in the background. Tram has destination of City, Route 42 and has not been fitted with marker lights. It is a very quiet scene traffic wise. Produced by Ess-vee-vee, No. 1079, Set No. 31, and then number "8601 - Looking east in Collins St"trams, tramways, collins st, w2 class, swanston st, tram 255

Black and white photograph of W2 291, eastbound in Flinders St with the Flinders St viaduct and the Viaduct Coffee Lounge shop in the background. Tram showing Route 28 (City Richmond) . No known details of the photographer or date.trams, tramways, flinders st, w2 class, route 28, tram 291

Negative (120) of a W2 descending the Collins St hill to Swanston St, early to mid 1930's. Tram does not appear to have been fitted with a route number box. The Manchester Unity Building was completed during 1932. Tram number appears to be 394. This was a Kew tram at the time and has the appropriate roof, but it could be another tram. Many motor vehicles in the view. Has the City of Melbourne Town Hall in the view. Hi Res image filed in the dbtext/hawthtramcoll/Large Images/htd3605Large.jpgtrams, tramways, collins st, town hall, swanston st, w2 class, tram 394?

Negative (120) of the traverser that ran between the body shop and paint shop at Preston Workshops. Shows the detail of the cabin and wheel arrangements. In the background is a W2 fitted with a reflective red T lamp. The tram is showing route 9A, Thornbury. Date 1950?trams, tramways, preston workshops, traverser, w2 class

Set of 15 drawings, blue prints, plus blue print covers bound into a book form titled "Types of Electric Cars" with the MMTB name in black ink on the top edge of the cover sheet. Secured with a cardboard cover strip and two brass clips. Contains the following drawings of a Outline of each tram, front elevation and internal seating arrangements. R2459 - Class W2 R3071 - class W3 R3812 - class W4 R4678 - class W5 R4646 - class SW2 R4771 - class SW6 - noted as "New car" on the drawing. R2462 - Class X R2463 - Class X1 R3080 - class X2 R2464 - class Y R2465 - class Y1 R3799 - Cable train - dummy and trailer Only the cover has been imaged. See the R drawing file for each tramcar. Two copies held.trams, tramways, drawings, w2 class, w3 class, w4 class, w5 class, sw6 class, sw5 class, x class, x1 class, x2 class, y class, y1 class, cable trams

Black and White photograph of W6 921 being lowered onto a set of refurbished No. 15 trucks at Preston Workshops - mid 1970's? Has adverts on Long John Whiskey, Exide batteries and Uncle Toby's Oats. In the background is a W2 - 45? and another tram with an advert for Crunchie Bars. Date could possibly be determined from examining the car records for a truck changeover. Photo from the Collection of the Department of Infrastructure now with the Public Records Office.Has Department of Infrastructure copy right stamp on rear and number "8-16"trams, tramways, preston workshops, tramcar trucks, maintenance, bogies, tramcar equipment, w6 class, tram 921

Newspaper clipping titled "This tram fare means a la carte with style" about the launch of the Restaurant Tram 442 dated 15/2/1983 from the Age Newspaper, Melbourne Living Section. Has a photo of John Murphy and Paul Stephen Daly. Item has notes about the tramcar, the work involved and a review of the menu and food and contact numbers. Notes that the cost was some $500,000. Photo by John French and story by Marshall Wilson. Item over two pages.trams, tramways, restaurant tram, w2 class, tram 442