Letter from the Australian General Electric Co. Ltd, agents for General Electric and British Thomson Houston (BTH) tramway equipment to ESCo Ballarat regarding spare parts for B-49 controllers manufactured by BTH. Enclosed a copy of the B-23 controller which had similar parts. Dated 13/9/1924.Demonstrates the issues of spare parts for old equipment.Letter typed on quarto sheet - has a water mark and the GE ad BTH logos.tramways, tramcars, controllers, general electric, bth, spare parts

Melbourne Electric Supply Company managerial and administrative staff posed for the same occasion as item 9259.Black and white print on paper.GRS710/21/1/11 and 21-11 9 written on the reverse in pencil. The no. 1 in 11 has been overwritten with a 2, and the words spare 1, are written on the reverse in ink.geelong tramway administrative and managerial staff.

Thirty Six page, book sewn within brown Rexene heavy card covers with paper sides. Titled "Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board / Curriculum of Training for Electric Car Drivers / 1955". Outlines the various process for appointing and training tram drivers, testing, paper work, follow up, probationary period, training records, and general procedures. Also details instructions to Trainer Drivers. On the inside cover in ink "Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society Catalogue No. 306" in ink. and in pencil on top corner of title page in pencil "? officer" trams, tramways, drivers, mmtb, instructions, training

Newspaper Clipping - from a Melbourne newspaper 22/7/1935 titled "Electric Trams now running to North Melbourne", showing a photo of tram 736 turning from Queensberry St into Curzon St. Photo caption gives details of the service. The timeline gives the date of opening as Saturday 20/7/1935. but the photo caption says yesterday. Checked for The Argus in Trove - not shown on line.trams, tramways, conversion, queensberry, curzon st, opening, north melbourne, tram 736

Photocopy of a MMTB "Electric Tram Driver's Certificate" and certifying that K. Tierney has passed the Board's Examination for a Tram Driver. Dated 8/6/1976, given No. 8596, signed by J. Fuller as Instructor and RC Drummond as Traffic Manager. Signed on the left margin by K. Tierney, No. 271. Form No. 3/232. Copy trimmed to actual size and 2nd A4 copy held as well.trams, tramways, drivers, certificates, mmtb, forms

Book - 84 pages + card covers, perfect bound, printed on semi gloss paper titled "The First Electric Road - a history of the Box Hill and Doncaster Tramway", written by Robert Green. Looks at the history of the development of the tramway, its finance, operations, problems, closure and reopening, the personalities. Includes a detailed list of appendices, references, bibliography, sources and an index. Published by John Mason Press - 1989.trams, tramways, box hill, doncaster, tramways

Printed Press Release or Media Release, titled "A Century of Electric Trams in Melbourne", dated 5/5/2006 giving details of the event, the forthcoming weekend and quotes Mr. Dennis Cliche. Gives details of forthcoming events, and that Yarra Trams is celebrating its second anniversary of Yarra Trams taking responsibility for Melbourne's entire network. Included a flyer - same as Reg 841 - but included with this item.trams, tramways, yarra trams, centenary, 100 years of electric trams, st kilda, essendon, nmetl

Single sheet of off white paper printed by MMTB titled "Electric Tram Driver's Certificate" and certifying that Scholten R A No. 3211 of Malvern Depot has passed the Board's Examination for a Tram Driver. Dated 19/7/1979, given certificate No. 9534, signed by M McGrath as Instructor and R C Drummond as Manager. Signed on the left margin by Ron Scholten Form No. 3/232.trams, tramways, drivers, certificates, mmtb, forms

Single sheet of off white paper printed by MMTB titled "Electric Tram Driver's Certificate" and certifying that E. Benson has passed the Board's Examination for a Tram Driver. Dated 19/1/46, given No. 1857, signed by E McCormack as Instructor and S M Richardson as Manager. Signed on the left margin by E. Benson, No. 453. Form No. 3/232, June 44trams, tramways, drivers, certificates, mmtb, forms

Black coloured cloth covered bound book, 48 pages "MMTB Electric Tramways and Motor Omnibuses Sections and Fares", dated June 1946. Book consists of one section, sewn into and bound with cloth binding on the outside with glued white paper end covers. June 1946 Details the various section stages and fares for each tram and bus route, General instructions, concession fares.Inside pencil on front end paper - "1440 Cond. Wearne".trams, tramways, tickets, fares, sections, passes

Report photocopied from VR Engineering files titled "Electric Street car tyres" detailing issues with worn track and tram tyres resulting in derailments. Notes after discussions with the MMTB, changed the profile to suit average worn rail conditions. The attached drawing does not seem to relate to the report as different drawing numbers given. For Melbourne tyres - see drawings R6320 and R12-279.Yields information about issues with tramcar wheels.Report - photocopied - two A4 sheets of paper.trams, railways, vr trams, wheels, wheel profiles, tyres, derailments

Report details the history of the power supply for the Victorian Railways, electric street railways or tramways. Looks at the costs, equipment purchased, operation, and construction. Compiled from original VR documents, with photos. Includes the Elwood depot fire of 1907, Covers the provision of power for Sandringham tramway. Has drawings of the main switchboard layouts, the crossing of the St Kilda - Brighton tramway by the MMTB tramways. Author unknown.Yields information about the provision of the power supply for VR Trams.Report 50 x A4 pages - photocopied from an original document. trams, railways, vr trams, sandringham, st kilda brighton electric tramway, power supply, elwood depot, elwood substation, substations

Electric powered, metal film projector, reel to reel, lens, and lighting aperture."Paillard" "Swiss Made" "Curant Model No. D.A."movie projectors

A master tape of songs performed at a concert known as "Electric Piano" in August 1994. This performance is by the Diamond Valley Choral Society. Songs include: Love changes, Imagine, One voice, We are Australian, Sleep little princess, Bush night song, Mighty, Serenade, Speed your journey, We're riding to the Never-never, The happy wanderer, Waltzing Matilda, Mary's boy child, Cradle Valley carol.2 audio cassettes in clear plastic casesHandwritten on cassette 1: "Side 1: Master DVCS 12.8.94. Love changes, Imagine, One voice, we are Australian. Side 2: Chorus We are Australian, Sleep little princess"; on insert of cassette 2: "Bush night song, Mighty, Serenade, Speed your journey, We're riding to the Never-never, The happy wanderer, Waltzing Matilda, Mary's boy child, Cradle Valley carol".diamond valley choral society, bundoora

Yields information about the ESCo tram fleet and equipment.Handwritten list of ESCo Ballarat Tramcars, titled "Electric Supply Co. of Victoria Ltd - Ballarat Tramway Rollingstock", providing details of the number, type, builder, truck, motors seating, date in service, notes and when sold or scrapped. Also gives details of colours or livery, and controllers. Contained within Reg Item 5507 - Foolscap binder with green covers, black binding edge and metal clips. esco, tramcars, controllers

Has a strong association with a Ballarat Tramway and its early electric trams - a handwritten copy of an article in The Courier.Handwritten copy of a H.P. James, article that appeared in The Courier, 24-9-1937, titled "Story of Ballarat's Electric Trams" 15 pages, covering the routes, tramcars, fare boxes, Sebastopol, managers, wages, union, arbitration, strikes, events of interest, Contained within Reg Item 5485 - Service Exercise Book, black covers, with label, red binding titled "No. 2 - Ballarat Tramways & S.E.C. Systems". trams, tramways, ballarat, esco

Colour postcard of Melbourne tram all-over advertising or decorated tram W6 909, painted for the centennial of electric trams in Melbourne with Flinders St Station in the background. Tram operating a City Circle Service, October 2006. Photo by Earl Ewers. Postcard produced by Railcard for the Association of Railway Enthusiasts, ARE No.14/07. Has ARE logo, shop details and hours, space for small message, address and stamp.trams, tramways, melbourne, advertising trams, decorated trams, flinders st station, centenaries, 100 years of electric trams, route 35, city circle, tram 909

Pamphlet - special size sheet, was originally folded into three titled "Information for passengers - Round trip through Melbourne and Suburbs by Cable and Electric Tramways", giving details of the trip, where the trams could be boarded, Description of Route, map shows the route along with other tram routes. Also show railway stations. Has a photo of a PMTT single trucker. c1918/19 2 copies held.trams, tramways, pmtt, cable trams, tours, round trip, map

A yellow coloured plastic cover with a clear windown in the centre. There are two white labels at the top and bottom of the manual with black ink on them. In white is the Royal Australian Air Force and the insignia is above. Through the window on yellow carboard (which is in a plastic cover) reads in black AAP 7432.044-3M ACTUATOR Tyre AE200 (English Electric). Down the right hand side of the manual are inserts with tabs on them.royal australian airforce - manuals, actuator type ae200, royal australian air force

Digital image of "Electric Tram Driver's Certificate No. 407", issued to D. (Daniel) Patience, signed by G. Barker Instructor, with "A. W. Murdoch" stamp authorising the document, dated 23/3/1929. Donated by Betty (daughter - aged 90) and Cheryl Williams (grand daughter) of Daniel. Reported to have been the first driver leaving the then new Camberwell depot. Born in Avoch Scotland, was a police constable there, before emigrating to Melbourne. Was a cable tram Gripman in the Albert Park Area. Became an electric tram driver, then signalman at St Kilda Junction and trained as an inspector, but did not like the green uniform. Ran in the Stawell Gift of 1925 (injured foot during the race), was a Navigator on Transport RAF/RAAF flights during WW2. War memorabilia to the War Memorial Canberra. Cheryl advised 26/11/2019 - My grandfather was born 2nd June 1903 and died 11th Nov 1977.trams, tramways, drivers, gripmen, camberwell depot, signalmen, certificates

Black and white photographs of ESCo No. 2 passing Electric Supply Co. (ESCo) power station , Ripon St., near Wendouree Parade. No. 2 fitted with windscreens, has seats facing inwards and an ad on roof "Follow the Crowd to Harrys' Sale", Coliseum Star Movie ad in window. Power station features chimney, cooling tower and other buildings. Driver of No. 2 standing by doorway while photo taken. Yields information about the Power station and ESCo tram No. 2 and the appearance of both at the time.Series of black and white photographs some with notes on rear.trams, tramways, power station, wendouree parade, ripon st, esco , tram 2

Book titled "MMTB Electric Tramways and Motor Omnibuses Sections and Fares", dated March 1960. Details the various section stages and fares for each tram and bus route, General instructions, concession fares and photos or drawings of the various special tickets, eg passes or prepaid tickets. See item 7352 for a version of the same date but different cover sheets. Not known which one proceeded - could have been a reprint.Yields information about the March 1960 Fares and Sections for the MMTB.Black cloth covered bound book, 124 pages, plus printed end sheets used in covers. Book consists of four sections, bound with sewn cloth binding on the outside with glued white paper end covers.Multiple ink markingstrams, tramways, tickets, fares, sections, passes

Booklet: 'Electric Traction' Vol. No. 20, No. 8. August 1965. Journal of the Australian Electric Traction Association. 17 pages including covers. Includes (page 2) article on 'Provincial Tramways Report April 1965'Australian Electric Traction Associationperson, individual, basil miller

Yields information about the training of crews.Instruction or question sheet - foolscap carbon copy, titled "Questions to be answered by Birney Car Students", giving 18 questions, about electrical path, controllers, lighting, stopping the tram, faults, sand, leaving the tram, draw bar, purpose of the two trolley poles. Two copies - one copy dated 15/8/19245 - suggesting it was made for Geelong by MESCotrams, tramways, birney, mesco, instructions, training

Printed sheet, titled "Camberwell and City Electric Tram Running Timetable Table", of the MMTB, dated 14/6/1953 giving the total running times for weekdays, evening peaks for tram services from Camberwell Terminus to the City via Swanston St or via William St. Shows the differences in running times during the evening peak and other times, and the length of the peak itself. Signed F. G. Wraith Manager.mmtb, camberwell, timetables

Printed folded heavy card folder with the title "100 Years of electric trams in Melbourne", used for containing documents. Has Yarra Trams and Siemens names along the top edge. In the centre has the various images of trams used in the publicity documents at the time. On the rear has Yarra Trams and Siemens web addresses, along with a Barney's Print Management docket addressed to Julie Roberts of Yarra Trams Collins St, Melbourne.trams, tramways, yarra trams, siemens, 100 years of electric trams

Cardboard, punched out, folding model tram - Siemens 3 section Combino printed for the 100 years of Electric Trams in Melbourne, Yarra Trams. with the centenary logo in the top left hand corner. Has assembly notes. Printed as a postcard on the reverse with area for a stamp with 100years trams logo, Yarra tram and Siemens logos. A5 size. Two copies held. See Reg Item 109 for a A4 size.Has a $7 price sticker on the front of the card.trams, tramways, models, siemens, yarra trams, centenary

The book titled "MMTB Electric Tramways and Motor Omnibuses Sections and Fares", dated March 1960. Details the various section stages and fares for each tram and bus route, General instructions, concession fares, and photos or drawings of the various special tickets, eg passes or prepaid tickets. See item 879 for a version of the same date but different cover sheets. Not known which one proceeded - one could have been a reprint.Yields information about the March 1960 Fares and Sections for the MMTB.Black cloth covered bound book, 124 pages, plus printed end sheets used in covers. Book consists of four sections, bound with sewn cloth binding on the outside with glued white paper end covers. Two errata pages have been glued in on top of original page - pages 13 and 47.tramways, tickets, fares, sections

The specification produced by the Metropolitan Transit Authority (The Met) for manufacturing, supplying, and delivering electric trams. Has three options for delivery - 200 four-axle trams, 100 four-axle and 60 six-axle or 120 six-axle articulated trams. The last was selected. Tenders closed 27/4/1984. The donor used the book to superintend the contract by Comeng Dandenong. Has many notes for future engineering reference. See htd7741doc.pdf for source details.Demonstrates a specification document produced by the MTA for the B2 class trams.Bound specification approx 300 pages, with green cover and green comb binding. Has many loose sheets.Extensive notes throughout document for future issues, and current queries.tramways, tramcars, new tramcars, b2 class, comeng, tenders

Book - 44 A5 pages + yellow card cover, centre stapled, titled "The Evolution of the British Electric Tramcar Trucks", by A, M Goodwyn. Published by the Tramway and Light Railway Society 1976 as part of the Walter Gratwicke Memorial Lecture. Has illustrations, discussed the history of the tramcar truck (or wheel sets or bogies), manufacturers and associated equipment. Has a list of acknowledgements, and a list of manufacturers (including overseas), type, date and UK locations where used. trams, tramways, trucks, bogies, manufacturing