Builders Plate, sign - cast brass with raised letters within two raised lines and four screw holes in each corner. Black painted background. "Designed and Manufactured at the Tramways Board Workshops Preston" 2nd copy added 13/8/2020 ex Keith Kings. See Reg Item 5041 for replica plate.Has on the rear in black text pen "239"trams, tramways, signs, tramcars, tramcar bodies, mmtb, new trams, w2 class

Set of hand written notes, plain paper, stapled together, 12 sheets listing: Tram Number - date to Preston, Lowered onto trucks, truck number, mobile allocated to depot and notes Fault list on trucks, Dimension and other notes Tram destination roll for East Preston. Condition poor.trams, tramways, z class, comeng, commonwealth engineering, preston workshops, bogies, destination roll, new trams

DL size full colour brochure / pamphlet - 3 fold - titled "New Preston Depot", produced for the open day at the former Preston workshops - gives details of the works, a site plan, safety for 17 April 2016. has the Victorian state, Yarra Trams and PTV logos. Three copies held.trams, tramways, yarra trams, plans, preston workshops, preston depot

Report - typed carbon copy - 13 foolscap sheets stapled within a brown card folder bound with red adhesive tape. Titled "Ropes - Trolley", dated October 1954 though has a date stamp on the first page of the report itself of 26/10/1955, prepared by the MMTB Testing Department, Report No. R7/1/43. Report looks at the insulation resistance offered by trolley ropes when dry and wet, new and used ropes and the possibility of causing electric shocks. Gives a reference to a previous August 1952 test. Undertook examination of the ropes, electrical measurements and electrical measurements of the human body. Has a number of appendices and details the test results.trams, tramways, preston workshops, reports, specification, tramcars, trolley poles, equipment

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

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

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

Photocopy of a two page letter to Mr. J. Halfpenny of the Victorian Trades Hall Council, dated 20/2/1990 on PTC letter head titled "Past and future manufacture and installation of modified tram doors", providing information on the a request for information providing information on the supply and installation of new doors to Z class trams, contractors, manufacturers. Problems with modification program, in house work and may require further discussions. Signed by Bruce Shaw, General Manager, Industrial Relations.Has various notations and numbers in the top right hand corner.trams, tramways, preston workshops, z3 class, motors

Black and white photograph from an illustration of class Y1 tram No 611. The photo is titled: "Exterior Class 'Y-1' Car. Length 45 ft, width 8 ft 4 in. 4.4 H.P. Motors. See page 31 of Destination City 5th Edition for another photos of this tram at Preston Workshops in 1962. Destination displayed as "West Preston" See Reg Item 3558 for another print within an album.trams, tramways, y1 class, new trams, tram 611

Black and white photograph of class Y tram No 469. The photo is titled: "Class 'Y' steel safety car with reversible transverse seats. Seating Capacity 54. Length overall 45 ft 5 in. See page 29 of Destination City 5th Edition for another photo of this tram in Spencer St in 1992. Photographed with the and external store area at Preston Workshops in the background. See Reg Item 3558 for another print within an album.trams, tramways, y class, new trams, tram 469

Folder of Memos and directions (htd3207i1> htd3207i8) - Air raid precautions, covering painting, respirators, sheds, tools, kits, shelters, stacks , blackouts, trenches, emergency, air raid shelters (htd3207i9> htd3207i16) - Accidents, covering accidents and derailments, (htd3207i17) - Bridges – inspection of Victoria St bridge (htd3207i18) - Cable tracks, covering tarring, patching, top dressing of cable tracks (htd3207i19> htd3207i21) - Cartage, covering hired trucks, cartage of wood blocks, spoil, sleepers (htd3207i22> htd3207i23) - Contracts, blank page (no image) - Councils, covering track opening, storm water drain, bad roads (htd3207i24) - Costs, covering maintenance costs, construction costs, wet weather (htd3207i25> htd3207i26) - Depots, covering inspections, storage, paving, telephones, mail (htd3207i27> htd3207i30) - Derailments, covering controls, reports (htd3207i31) - Drainage (htd3207i32) - Eastern Lines, covering loading platforms, crossovers, work orders (htd3207i33> htd3207i34) - Eastern Lines Reconstruction (htd3207i35> htd3207i37) - Eastern Line Maintenance (htd3207i38> htd3207i40) - Estimates (htd3207i41) - Employment (htd3207i42) - Footscray Lines (htd3207i43) - Instructions (htd3207i44) - Journals, covering Engineering Journal and magazines (htd3207i45) - Materials – General, covering frames & covers, unloading stores, packing plates, petrol allowance, ashes at Preston workshops, electrodes, sleepers (htd3207i46> htd3207i50) - Maintenance – General, covering loading platforms, inspections, work orders, paving (htd3207i51> htd3207i57) - Northern Lines, covering greasing of curves, crossovers, loading platforms (htd3207i58> htd3207i61) - Northern Lines – Reconstruction, covering crossings, welding machines (htd3207i62> htd3207i64) - Northern Lines – Maintenance, covering repairs, crossings, lifting programme, fencing, curves, track inspection, repairs (htd3207i65> htd3207i70) - New Lines (htd3207i71> htd3207i80) - Plant – General (htd3207i81> htd3207i94) - Plant – Concrete Mixers (htd3207i95) - Plant – Motor Vehicles (htd3207i96> htd3207i100) - Plant – Rollers (htd3207i101> htd3207i103) - Plant – Grinders (htd3207i104) - Plant – Grinders & Scrubbers (htd3207i105> htd3207i110) - Plant – Compressors and Tie Tampers (htd3207i111) - Plant – Cleaner Cars (htd3207i112> htd3207i114) - Plant – Loaders (htd3207i115) - Plant – Tools (htd3207i116> htd3207i117) - Plant – Miscellaneous (htd3207i118) - Per Way – General (htd3207i119> htd3207i121) - Public Utilities (htd3207i122> htd3207i123) - Reconstruction – General (htd3207i124> htd3207i126) - Railways (htd3207i127> htd3207i129) See \dbtext\hawthorn\photo_collections\3207_Folder for scanned images.trams, tramways, instructions

Set of 3 black and White Photographs of the construction of the body or frame of prototype tramcar 1041 in the body shop of the Preston Workshops. .1 - "1041-frame construction - Preston - MMTB" - shows the frame of the tram being built, the drivers cab are yet to be fabricated. .2 - "1041-frame construction2 - Preston - MMTB" - shows the completed frame and painted. Printed on Kodak paper .3 - "1041-frame construction3 - Preston - MMTB" - shows the end view of the tram looking along the tram with the draft gear apparent. See also Reg Item htd4539 for earlier frame photos.On the rear of the photograph has the MMTB stamp and Reference number on some. A caption is in pencil on the top of each photograph, reflected in description.trams, tramways, prototype tramcar, new tramcars, tramcar bodies, preston workshops, tram 1041

Set of 2 black and White Photographs of the construction of the body or frame of prototype tramcar 1041 at Preston Workshops. .1 - "1041-traverser-31 Jan 1973 - Preston - MMTB". showing the tramcar body on temporary workshop bogies on a traverser. the side panelling is largely completed but the drivers cabs are yet to be panelled. On the rear has a noted in ink. "Started 17 May 1972 / Progress @ 31/Jan. 1973" / i.e. 8 months. Photo possibly taken 31/1/1973. .2 - "1041-on-PCC trucks - Preston MMTB" - As above but in the yard at the workshops. Two copies held.On the rear of the photograph has the MMTB stamp and Reference number on some. A caption is in pencil on the top of each photograph, reflected in description.trams, tramways, 1041, prototype tramcar, new tramcars, tramcar bodies, preston workshops, traverser, tram 1041

Black and White Photograph of Z3 class tram 116 at Preston workshops most likely at the time of entering service or just before Sept. 1979. Has the MMTB Preston Workshops office building in the background.On the rear of the photograph has in pencil "116 - Preston - MMTB".trams, tramways, preston workshops, z3 class, new trams, tram 116

Set of some 10 items issued by Alstom around the time they became responsible for the operation or the facilities manager of Preston Workshops and other corporate materials. .1 - Letter dated 3-7-2002 to all employees as the Preston Workshop and Press Release advising that Alstom was the successful bidder for the Facilities Management of the workshops. .2 - document - 4 sheets - titled "Alstom Citadis Tram Presentation - Preston Workshop August 7, 2001" - PowerPoint slides by Dan Davies introducing the C class tram. .3 - Large foldout folder or pamphlet titled "Citadis the spirit of your city" introducing the tram. .4 - DL four fold pamphlet - "Citadis at your fingertips, the spirit of your city" with information about the various types of trams. .5 - Folder with company name printed on a label, containing four sheets: Citadis for Yarra Trams Ballarat Railway Service Centre Alstom Melbourne Transport Limited - asset management for Connex Alstom's New Preston Service Centre Launched - 27-8-2002 .6 - Book - Alstom Australia and New Zealand Capabilities and Profile 2001 - 36 pages + card cover with high gloss photos. .7 - Plastic bag with company name, logo and website.trams, tramways, alstom, preston workshops

Colour print showing Z1 class trams, 1, 2, and 3 on the fan at Preston Workshops, possibly late May or June 1975 at the time of entry into service. All the trams are showing special. In the background is a W7, possibly 1036. Yields information about the then new Z1 class trams at the time of the entry into service. Colour print on Kodak Royal paper.trams, tramways, z1 class, tram 1, tram 2, tram 3

Report - six foolscap sheets stapled in the top left hand corner enclosed by folder protective corner, titled "Rolling Stock Department - Annual Report for the year ending 30 June 1940". Gives details of the trams maintained and built, the workshops, running sheds, availability, buses, new buses, improvements to the rolling stock, defence work, work for other departments, foundry, laboratory, drawing office cable system and staffing. Last sheet details various classes available for service and those under construction.trams, tramways, workshops, staff, new trams, world war 2, buses

Set of eight Black and White photographs of the major repairs to the roof of Z8 - c1980? done at Preston Workshops. .1 - the new section being craned into position - has a W class car in the background. .2 - internal view showing a support structure. .3 - external view with the support structure - possibly before the section of roof was removed. .4 - view of the inner roof? wit siring in position. .5 - ditto .6 - internal view of the roof section being removed or installed - shows the insulation. .7 - external view showing roof support structure in place ,8 - showing what appears to be the original roof being removed. This record will need some further research work, not possibly during COVID 19 issue. MMTB Photostrams, tramways, z class, repairs, preston workshops, tramcar construction, tram 8

Series of seven black and white photographs of Resilient wheels at the Preston Workshops. .1 - General view of the truck shop showing wheels completed and partially dismantled. .2 - showing a complete wheel axle with gear. (not imaged) .3 - showing a complete wheel and journal .4 - showing the various components set out. .5 - "Manufacture of one of jigs for new resilient wheels - MMTB design No. 2" .6 - detail of the one of the outer components. .7 - detail of another component that appears to have been damaged.trams, tramways, preston workshops, wheels, resilient wheels, testing, trucks

Series of 2 black and white photographs of the construction of the frame at Preston Workshop for prototype tramcar 1041. Shows the first frame positioned with the main bogie centre beam cross member. See Reg Item 2521 for other photos of the frame under construction.Some photos have pencil marks on rear.trams, tramways, 1041, prototype tramcar, new tramcars, tramcar bodies, preston workshops, tram 1041

Series of 2 black and white photographs of the finishing off and testing of tram 1041. .1 - Internal view with conductors desk and workmen possibly installing the glazing sections or cleaning the tram. .2 - weights laid out on the floor to simulate a full passenger load for braking tests.trams, tramways, 1041, prototype tramcar, new tramcars, tramcar bodies, preston workshops, testing, interiors, tram 1041

Set of 6 reports, photocopied onto heat sensitive paper from various magazines. Documents match the image numbers. .1 - .2 pages - Electrical Engineer - 15/8/1928 - "Rail Grinding Machine for Melbourne Tramways" - Grinders .2 - 5 pages - Electrical Engineer - 15/6/`1927 - "Workshop of the Melbourne Tramways Board" - includes a layout drawing - See Reg Item 3675 for a reprint of this document. .3 - 1 sheet - Electrical Engineer - 15/9/1927 - "Worm Driver for Electric Tramcars - new type of truck constructed by Melbourne Tramways Board" - fitted to X1 class cars. Has a sketch of the truck. .4 - 8 pages - The Electrical Engineer and Merchandiser - 15/11/1933 - "A Supervisory Control system for Traction Substation - Equipment designed for the MMTB" - written by C. L. Steele. .5 - 8 pages - "Institute of Engineers Australia" - Dec. 1943 - "Prolonging the life of the tramway rail" - by A. H. Blanch. Note some pages have handwritten additions where the copying is out of line. .6 - 1 page - The Electrical Engineer and Merchandiser - 16-10-1950 - "Noiseless bogie for Tramcars" - PCC bogies. - St Louis Car C B-3 Bogie.trams, tramways, mmtb, rail grinding, rail wear, track materials, grinding, preston workshops, worm drive, x1 class, substation, electrical engineering, electrical equipment, tramway per way, bogies, pcc class

Report - 2 Foolscap duplicated sheets, 3 pages stapled in the top left hand corner, titled "Public Transport", dated June 1972 outlining the history of the tramways in Melbourne, the MMTB, cable tram conversion, the status in 1971, why the degeneration in use and the growth of motor cars, fare increases, Government Policies, what could be done to solve the problems in purchase of new trams and refurbish the workshops. No details of who published the document.trams, tramways, public transport, history, mmtb, new trams

Replica Builders Plate, sign - cast brass with raised letters within two raised lines and four screw holes in each corner. Black painted background. "Designed and Manufactured at the Tramways Board Workshops Preston" Two copies held, both within plastic heat sealed envelopes with small label "Replica $20-" Produced by Tony Smith of the MTPA, c2010, cast by Hasco Foundry, Ballarat.trams, tramways, signs, tramcars, tramcar bodies, mmtb, new trams

0 - No 9 - 1/4/2011 - Rhinos on skateboards, Did you know, Spencer St works, .1 - No. 11 of 3/5/2011 with the revised Yarra trams logo, traffic priority, work over Easter in Spencer St at Bourke and Collins St, Good Friday appeal, safety, passenger feedback and future works. .2 - No. 13 - 31/5/2011 - new uniform, cleaning, CEPR, trackwork - Fitzroy St, Northcote, Rhino, Carlton Control. .3 - No. 14 - 15/6/2011 - Haymarket Roundabout, accessibility, maintenance, CSE. .4 - No. 17 - 2/8/2011 - High St Westgarth trackwork, Swanston St, IMF CEO visit .5 - No. 18 - 16/8/2011 - Performance benchmarks met, Preston Workshops, repairs to 3018, tram signal priority. .6 - No . 19 - 30/8/2011 - New E class trams, routes "a" or "d", TramTracker in shelters, police, fare evasion .7 - No. 20 - 15/9/2011 - Football trams, Superstops, Bridge Road, Rhinos. .8 - No. 21 - 27/9/2011 - CEO's journey to work, accessibility, increased patronage, E class. .8a - No. 22 - 11/10/2011 - Minister Mulder visit, E class, Customer experience, Elizabeth Kerdelhue Corporate Affairs Director, flood indicator in Wellington Parade, Keolis - Orleans and PTV coming your way. .9 - No. 23 - 25/10/2011 - forthcoming royal visit, opening for Footscray Road extension, Rhinos, Stockholm .10 - No. 24 - 8/11/2011- Royal visit, photos, Z3 158, route 86 works in High St. (see htd5043i21 for a image from an unknown newspaper of the actual event - features Z3 158.) .11 - No. 25 - 22/11/2011 - new staff guide, Gold Coast tram line, Macarthur St, overhead, fund raising, route numbering update. .12 - No. 26 - 6/12/2011 - Swanston St Superstops, Newmarket bridge strikes, rhinos. .13 - No. 27 - 20/12/2011 - Christmas carnival, Lenny Bates, portable crossover, uniforms. .14 - No. 28 - 17/1/2012 - Passing of Len Bates, Myki, Gardiner railway station. .15 - No. 30 - 15/2/2012 - visit of Keolis, SNCF people, list of Executive leadership team with photos, Swanston St works, Myki introduction. .16 - No. 31 - 29/2/2012 - patronage up, tram postage stamps, Myki, rhinos. .17 - No. 32 - 14/3/2012 - St Kilda Rd trackwork, fund raising, Southbank Depot extensions, Myki, driving conditions, grand prix. .18 - No. 33 - 30/3/2012 - introduction of the PTV, end of MetLink and Transport Ticketing Authority, changes in management structure, trackwork, Gold Coast tramway and Keolis. .19 - No. 34 - Dr Jake - Royal children's Hospital super stop, route 96 - Premium line. .20 - No. 35, 2/5/2012 - Revision of Rules, trackwork in St Kilda Road and Elizabeth St, Myki, safety - Zero Harm. .21 - No. 69 - 25/9/2013 - Passengers paying their way, E class update, Mal Ashworth retires, progress report, feedback, new chime on trams. .22 - No. 70 - 9/10/2013 - Art comes alive, tram 925, driver simulator at Preston Workshops, E class project, 90th Glen Huntly. .23 - No. 83 - 23/4/2014 - Screen time for trams, new PIDs on B class, assistance animals, Operations Centre, Preston Workshops, Electrical log sheets to SLV. .24 - No. 89 - 23/7/2014 - punctuality, refresh of network map (fold-out map), women drivers. .25 - No. 97 - 19/11/2014 - Revitalising route 96, Keolis news, free tram zone, guide dogs. .26 - No. 99 - 17/12/2014 - Accessibility week, new uniform top for CSE's, free tram zone, world trade centre stop upgrade, heat stress, Art tram 158. .27 - No. 100 - 14/1/2015 - Route 96 complete, New Years eve free travel, fare compliance, patronage down, Demonstrates Yarra trams staff newsletters.Set of 22 Yarra Trams internal newsletter "The Wire", All A4, printed in full colour. All four pages unless noted otherwise, full colour, performance snapshot on front cover.trams, tramways, yarra trams, traffic control, trackwork, spencer st, fund raising, operations, rhinos, carlton control, high st, haymarket, preston workshops, e class, route numbers, bridge road, wellington parade, ptv, royal visit, footscray road, new tramway, gold coast, macarthur st, swanston st, superstops, newmarket, gardiner, burke road, level crossings, railway squares, myki, metlink, tickets, route 96, rules, st kilda road, elizabeth st, tram 158, tram 925, glen huntly depot, simulator, b class, opeations centre, art trams, patronage

Two copies of Yarra Trams internal newsletter "Update", All A4, printed in full colour. .1 - Magazine - four pages - issue 2 of 19/11/2010 - Federation Square (Swanston St) crowd control, performance, depot visits by the CEO, Port Melbourne, Safety, Docklands works, Movember, Special events, new uniforms, the retirement of Des Davies, celebrating 125 years of Melbourne trams. .2 - six pages, one sheet, issue 4 of 21/12/2010 - performance, response units, fleet operations, Oprah Winfrey tram, Carlton Control, Preston Workshops, appeals, safety, a Golding cartoon of a tram on a curve, Keolis, telco agreement with VicTrack.trams, tramways, yarra trams, traffic control, trackwork, spencer st, fund raising, carlton control, victrack, fleet operations, preston workshops, cartoons

Black and white negative, by Wal Jack, of S class 168 on the western road at Footscray Tram depot. Two other S Class cars are behind 168 and on the other roads is a further S Class and X1 Class car. Shows the depot layout. There are three buses in the yard - advised by Paul Kennelly via David Kemp by e-mail: Two Leyland Cubs sandwiching a Federal B20, all with MMTB Preston Workshops bodies. The Leyland Cub closest to the camera is No 49 new 8/1936. This bus had been re-engined to Diesel by this time. May explain the missing engine cover. The other Leyland Cub maybe in the same 41-50 number sequence. The Federal B20 was new the following year and was numbered in the sequence 53-60.trams, tramways, footscray depot, buses, s class, tram 168, mmtb, mmtb buses, leyland cub, world war ii, footscray, x1 class, federal b20

Black and white negative by Wal Jack of U206 and a C Class or N class stored at Preston Workshops. Based on image the number of the second car is number 125. Note the two cable grip cars and the bus body in the background. Rod Atkins advised 11/10/2020: "The bus body is one of the four James Motors of South Melbourne body's first fitted to the group of 12 Thornycroft "J" chassis in 1924-1925 numbered 13 to 24. Then in 1929 they were all transferred to the ADC chassis but four were retained in late thirties to early forties for possible further use. The four bodies were then fitted to the new International K6 chassis in 1943. The vehicle numbers were 19 to 308 16 to 309 24 to 311 and 18 to 312. They were finally disposed of in 1949." Photo 19-1-1941, based on other similar photo dates.trams, tramways, preston workshops, u class, c class, n class, grip tram, buses, tram 206, tram 125

In March 2024, Milissa Box (DTP) was at a trash and treasure market. She'd found a $5 photo album for sale with some photos that she thought might be of interest… From what I can gather it belonged to the gentleman pictured who was a worker at Dandenong in the Comeng and ABB eras. He appears to have worked on the Z3, A1/A2, B1/B2 class trams, Hong Kong LRVs, Comeng Melbourne suburban trains, and later the extra Victorian-purchased XP power cars and XAM sleepers to enable the Riverina XPT to be extended to Melbourne. It's clear he was very proud of the vehicles he'd helped to build. I have scanned a selection of the images, which appear to be a mix of official builder's portraits, team photos, and self-taken shots showing candid everyday scenes on the shop floor. There are also images of the launch of the XP power cars with then-Victorian Premier Joan Kirner; and some personal visits to see the Flying Scotsman, Victorian Goldfields Railway, Coal Creek, etc. Filename Description Date Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0001 Three Comeng workers (including the photographer) stand in front of Comeng suburban train 697M (Chopper unit) c. June-July 1989 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0002 Three Comeng workers (including the photographer) stand in front of Comeng suburban train 697M (Chopper unit) c. June-July 1989 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0003 Hong Kong Light Rail Phase 1 LRV 1013 being lifted onto its transport loader c. 1987-88 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0004 Walter Wright transport truck (Mack) waits to draw a heavy transport platform out of a shed at Comeng Dandenong. Hong Kong Phase I LRV (1024) can be seen inside the shed c. 1988 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0005 Hong Kong Light Rail Phase 1 LRV 1013 on its transport loader in a shed at Comeng Dandenong ready for transport c. 1988 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0006 Hong Kong Light Rail Phase 1 LRV 1013 on its transport loader in a shed at Comeng Dandenong ready for transport c. 1988 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0007 The photographer is pictured fitting components to the cab of a Phase I Hong Kong LRV No 1026 c. 1988 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0008 Hong Kong Light Rail Phase 1 LRV 1013 on its transport loader at Comeng Dandenong ready for transport c. 1988 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0009 Hong Kong Light Rail Phase 1 LRV 1013 on its transport loader at Comeng Dandenong ready for transport c. 1988 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0010 Hong Kong Light Rail Phase 1 LRV 1013 on its transport loader at Comeng Dandenong ready for transport c. 1988 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0011 The photographer and a colleague are pictured in the car park posing for a photo at Comeng Dandenong c. 1988 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0012 The photographer and a colleague are pictured inside the cab of Comeng suburban train 697M, posing for a photo at Comeng Dandenong c. 1989 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0013 A stainless steel Hitachi train bodyshell is being transported on a truck-trailer. Possibly taken at Martin and King in Bayswater, under transport to the station for railing to Somerton for fitout. This is a later series M car with the rear-mounted pantograph (note the mounting lugs above the non-driving end) c. 1980 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0014 A shot at Comeng Dandenong of the onsite workforce standing in front of a Phase I Hong Kong LRV. c.1987-88 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0015 A shot at Comeng Dandenong of the onsite workforce standing in front of a Phase I Hong Kong LRV. c.1987-88 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0016 Hong Kong Light Rail Phase 1 LRV 1038 on its transport loader at Port of Melbourne ready for transport c. 1988 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0017 Three Comeng workers (including the photographer) stand in front of a workbench at Comeng Dandenong c. June-July 1989 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0018 A newly completed Comeng train (wearing VicRail teacup orange) on the factory access track at Comeng Dandenong c. 1981 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0019 A newly completed Z3 class tram on a transporter, with its bogie frames waiting transport to Preston Workshops for final fitout and commissioning c. 1981 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0020 A newly completed Comeng train (wearing VicRail teacup orange) on the factory access track at Comeng Dandenong c. 1981 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0021 A newly completed Z3 class tram on a transporter, with its bogie frames waiting transport to Preston Workshops for final fitout and commissioning c. 1981 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0022 A Comeng/ABB artist impression presumably part of their bid for the Double Decker demonstrator train for Melbourne. Note the similarity to similar Comeng sets constructed for Sydney. c. Nov 1989 – April 1990 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0023 Victorian Railways steam locomotive K 169 on static display at Coal Creek. c. 1980s Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0024 Comeng suburban train carriage 1190T on a traverser in the yard at Comeng Dandenong. c. June-July 1989 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0025 Comeng suburban train carriages the yard at Comeng Dandenong. c. June-July 1989 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0026 Comeng suburban train carriages the yard at Comeng Dandenong. c. June-July 1989 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0027 Comeng suburban train carriages the yard at Comeng Dandenong. c. June-July 1989 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0028 Comeng suburban train carriages the yard at Comeng Dandenong. c. June-July 1989 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0029 Comeng suburban train in a shed at Comeng Dandenong. c. June-July 1989 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0030 Comeng suburban train carriage 1190T on a traverser in the yard at Comeng Dandenong – possible Factory Acceptance Inspection by the Met c. June-July 1989 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0031 Comeng suburban train carriage 1190T being tractor-shunted in the yard at Comeng Dandenong – possible Factory Acceptance Inspection by the Met c. June-July 1989 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0032 Two Comeng workers carry a train part (possibly a first aid kit) for fitting to a Comeng suburban train. c. June-July 1989 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0033 Comeng suburban train carriage 1190T on a traverser in the yard at Comeng Dandenong – possible Factory Acceptance Inspection by the Met. One of the Met staff appears to be giving one of the Comeng workers a kiss on the cheek. c. June-July 1989 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0034 A B2 Class tram is on a low-loader multiwheel transport trailer waiting transport to Preston Workshops; while what appears to be a classic AP6 Valiant Safari Wagon is in the foreground. c. June-July 1989 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0035 A B2 Class tram is on a low-loader multiwheel transport trailer waiting transport to Preston Workshops; while a worker poses for a photo with his hand on the rigging. c. June-July 1989 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0036 A B2 Class tram is on a low-loader multiwheel transport trailer waiting transport to Preston Workshops; An HT Holden Belmont sedan has been posed in front to appear as if it is towing the heavy vehicle. c. June-July 1989 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0037 A B2 Class tram is on a low-loader multiwheel transport trailer waiting transport to Preston Workshops; An HT Holden Belmont sedan has been posed in front to appear as if it is towing the heavy vehicle. c. June-July 1989 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0038 A1 Class tram 232 is pictured up on stands while various A/B class tram cab frames are in the foreground in various stages of assembly. Of note, 232 appears to have been returned to Dandenong for major repair or other work, and shows signs of having been in traffic for some time (weathering and wear) c. June-July 1989 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0039 various A/B class tram cab frames are in the foreground in various stages of assembly. c. June-July 1989 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0040 A group of Comeng Dandenong workers stopped on a tea break. c. June-July 1989 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0041 An A/B Class tram cab being fitted out with electronics and controls. c. June-July 1989 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0042 A new Comeng suburban train in Metropolitan Transit livery on the test track at Comeng Dandenong. c. mid 1980s Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0043 A new Comeng suburban train in Metropolitan Transit livery on the test track at Comeng Dandenong. c. mid 1980s Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0044 Interior shot of a new Comeng suburban train at Comeng Dandenong. c. mid 1980s Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0045 Interior shot of a new Comeng suburban train at Comeng Dandenong. c. mid 1980s Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0046 The exterior sign at Dandenong showing ABB brand. Early 1990s Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0047 A B2 Class tram is on a low-loader multiwheel transport trailer waiting transport to Preston Workshops. Early 1990s Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0048 The Brush generator and Paxman Valenta engine as fitted inside a new XP power car for NSW Countrylink (paid for by Victoria) c. 1992 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0049 An exterior shot of a new Countrylink XP power car for NSW under construction (paid for by Victoria) c. 1992 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0050 Two new XAM class XPT sleeper carriages under construction at Comeng Dandenong c. 1992 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0051 A B2 class tram under construction at Comeng Dandenong Early 1990s Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0052 A B2 class tram under construction at Comeng Dandenong Early 1990s Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0053 An exterior shot of a new Countrylink XP power car for NSW being moved out of the shed c. 1992 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0054 An exterior shot of a new Countrylink XP power car at Comeng Dandenong c. 1992 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0055 An exterior shot of a new Countrylink XP power car at Comeng Dandenong c. 1992 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0056 An exterior shot of a new Countrylink XP power car at Comeng Dandenong c. 1992 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0057 B2 class trams under construction at Comeng Dandenong Early 1990s Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0058 An XP Powercar from NSW wearing the Intercity XPT Candy Livery at Comeng Dandenong. It is not known if this was originally painted in this livery (incorrectly) or if this was one of the first delivered series transported to Dandenong to aid the construction process of the four additional locomotives. Early 1990s Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0059 Melbourne B2 Class tram B2.2100 (renumbered from 2102) painted in the distinctive Chocolate and Cream livery to mark the completion of 100 B2 class trams Early 1990s Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0060 A factory forklift wearing a hand painted “We love Labo(u)r” cardboard sign, possibly in connection to a media event with the Victorian Premier onsite at Comeng Dandenong. c. 1992 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0061 An exterior shot of a new Countrylink XP power car at Comeng Dandenong c. 1992 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0062 Two new new Countrylink XP power cars under construction and final fitout at Comeng Dandenong c. 1992 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0063 An exterior shot of a new Countrylink XP power car on the traverser at Comeng Dandenong c. 1992 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0064 A B2 Class tram is on a low-loader multiwheel transport trailer waiting transport to Preston Workshops. A large banner is draped on the side explaining that this is the 106th vehicle delivered to the Public Transport Corporation (B2.2108). c. Oct 1992 (based on delivery date) Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0065 Victorian Premier Joan Kirner addresses a group of dignitaries in front of an ABB banner inside the main administration building at Dandenong, on the occasion of the first XPT power car purchased by Victoria being unveiled at a media event c. 1992 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0066 An ABB executive addresses a group of dignitaries in front of an ABB banner inside the main administration building at Dandenong, on the occasion of the first XPT power car purchased by Victoria being unveiled at a media event c. 1992 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0067 Victorian Premier Joan Kirner addresses the media in front of a completed XP class XPT power car at Dandenong, on the occasion of the first XPT power car purchased by Victoria being unveiled at a media event c. 1992 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0068 An exterior shot of a new Countrylink XP power car at Comeng Dandenong c. 1992 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0069 A Melbourne B2 class tram undergoing testing on the test circuit at ABB Dandenong c. early 1990s Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0070 An XPlorer type DMU emerges from a shed at ABB Dandenong c.1994 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0071 Voith final drive axle mounted units for XPlorer railcars waiting to be fitted at Dandenong. c.1994 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0072 A completed XAM class sleeper carriage at ABB Dandenong. c.1993 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0073 Completed XPlorer railcars wait transfer to South Dynon for bogie exchange and transfer to NSW at ABB Dandenong. c. 1994 Comeng Scans 2024-03-05 0074 A clipping from an ABB internal newsletter outlining the staff-led initiative to commemorate the 100th B2 class tram with a special livery c.1992 Has photographs of ABB, Steamrail tours, Castlemaine and Maldon Railway, Fying Scotsman 4472 visit and Puffing Billy.Yields information about the people and events at Commonwealth Engineering plant Dandenong and the activities of the unknown compiler.Album containing 40 leaves, photos in a heavy card 3 ring spring binder.comeng, commonwealth engineering co., tramcars, hong kong, nsw, sydney, melbourne, railways, the met, b class, cmr, steam engines, abb, asea brown boveri

Set of two photographs showing parts of the mockup for the future All Electric tram. The first photo looks at the passenger compartment with the conductor's desk and seats. The second photo shows the side view of the driver's compartment with the foot controls, windscreen and seat. The mockup was built at Preston Workshops, 1971. See also items 2502 and 4540 for other photos.Yields information about a mockup at Preston Workshops of an all electric tram body.Photograph black and white printed on plain paper, one with MMTB stamp.melbourne, tramways, mmtb, new trams, mockup, 1041 mock-up