Photograph of a fundraising event for the Most Popular Conductress competition, using an SEC truck fitted with a shell that provided seating for Sylvia Mitchell. Four other conductresses are on the float, together with a uniformed person alongside and a man in a costume with a black face. At the front of the truck is flag with 'Victoria's Most Popular Conductress'. Yields information about the Most Popular Conductress competition.Black and white photograph of a motorised float.ballarat tramways, bill sewell, sec, most popular conductress, sylvia mitchell, events, motorised float

One of a number of this type of tram still in working order in Australian tramway museums. Has no motors. Interior one of the few given a paint finish by SEC, others are varnished. Has timber panelled sides.Single truck (4 wheels), drop ends, modified open California combination to closed car, with 4 doors, 2 at either end, longitudinal seats, sliding internal doors, air brakes. - electric motors removed. Acquired from the Daylesford Historical Society. For an article on the tram see the Oct. 2018 issue of Fares Please! and the Museum Fleet page on the website. See Fares Please - Oct. 1977, Destination City, Destination Eaglehawk, BTPS Annual Reports and March 1980 Fares Please!trams, tram 11

Green and cream tram with the SEC Logo on the side and the number 13. It is outside the shed of the Ballarat Tram Museum located near Wendouree Lake and the Gardens. Tram 13 is a single truck with drop ends and an open California combination. It was built in 1915 for the Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust. In 1928 it was used in Geelong and then transferred to Ballarat in 1936. When the Ballarat tramways closed it was donated to the Lake Goldsmith Steam Preservation Society and returned to Ballarat on loan in 1983. Re-entered service in May 1988.Green tram number 13 outside shed.SEC Logo in gold. No 13 and stipes in gold. Depot in destination windowtram 13, sec logo, wendouree lake, gardens, ballarat tram museum, single truck, california combination, drop ends, prahran and malvern tramways trust, 1915, 1928, geelong, 1936, ballarat, lake goldsmith preservation society, 1983, 1988

Tram 14 was a small green and cream single truck tram operated by one person. Entry was by the narrow door at the driver's end of the tram. People would pay their fare to the driver. There was no conductor. Pink advertisement for the Bendigo Bank was on the side. The tram is photographed outside the Shed at the Ballarat Tramway Museum. Tram body was built in 1915 for the Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust. Sold to the Melbourne Electric Supply Co. Ltd. in 1927 and ran in Geelong. Transferred by the State Electricity Commission to Ballarat in 1936. It was the last tram to be overhauled by the SEC. It is now the property of the Ballarat City Council and on loan to the Museum.Coloured photograph of No. 14 tram. Advertising board on side for Bendigo Bank. Laminated'Green and cream coloured with gold number and lines. Special in destination window.tram 14, driver, small tram, narrow door, special, ballarat tramway museum, shed, advertisement, green and cream, single truck, 1915, prahran and malvern tramway museum, melbourne electric supply co, 1927, geelong, state electricty commission, ballarat, 1936, ballarat city council

Nos. Aa 0426642 and 044455, both punched for Geelong, Friday 20/4/1945. and punched multiple times. Interesting that they are not consecutive or similar ticket numbers.Yields information about the the SECV Provincial tourist tickets.Ticket - printed on light manila coloured card - with a note on the rear. Set of 2.In pencil on both "nipped in error on 2 track No. 33"tramways, secv, geelong, tourist ticket

Produced by the SECV to document the lighting circuits of the Pengelly type tramcars.Yields information regarding the lighting circuits for the Pengelly Tramcars.SEC drawing number GE-T8-8107, "Lighting circuits Pengelley Trams Nos 16 to 23". Drawn 03/10/1939. Beige paper copy of original dyeline print. Copy of original.electricity supply department, geelong, geelong tramways, secv, pengelly tramcar

The tram was built in 1913 for the Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust. It was sold to the Electric Supply Co. of Victoria Ltd. and transferred to Ballarat in 1931. It is a single truck with drop ends and modified California combination. It was donated to the Borough of Sebastopol in 1971 for their centenary. The tram returned to Ballarat in 1982 and was the last tram to move through the city area of Ballarat.Laminated colour photograph of tram 18 - tram colour is green and cream. St Aidens Dve in destination window. Tram fares board.Number and symbol of SEC in gold. Fares: Adults $4, Children $2.melbourne, 1931, sec vic, ballarat, borough of sebastopol, 1971, centenary, 1982, last tram, prahran and malvern tramways trust, 1913, single truck, drop ends, california combination

Produced by the SECV to document the Westinghouse 225N motor.Yields information regarding the Westinghouse 225N Motor.SEC drawing number GE-T8-8110, "Motor Suspension Bearing Westinghouse 225N. Motor Brush Truck". Drawn 01/10/1943. Beige paper copy of original dyeline print. Copy of original.electricity supply department, geelong, geelong tramways, secv, westinghouse 225, westinghouse

Produced by the SECV to document the Westinghouse 225N motor specifically for the Brill 21E trucks.Yields information regarding the Westinghouse 225N Motor for Brill 21E. Trucks.SEC drawing number GE-T8-8111, "Motor Suspension Bearing Westinghouse 225N. Brill 21E. Truck". Drawn 04/10/1943. Beige paper copy of original dyeline print. Copy of original.electricity supply department, geelong, geelong tramways, secv, westinghouse 225, westinghouse, brill 21e, brill trucks

Produced by the SECV to document the General Electric motor, GE201.Yields information regarding the GE201 Armature Bearings Comm. & Pinion End.SEC drawing number VW4/22, "Tramways GE201 Armature Bearings Comm. & Pinion End". Drawn 15/01/1962. Beige paper copy of original dyeline print. Copy of original.electricity supply department, secv, works division, ge201, general electric

Produced by the SECV to document the Tram braking system.Yields information regarding the Tram Brake.SEC drawing number VW4/30, "Provincial Tramways. Tram Brake Cylinder Bucket". Drawn 06/06/1966. Beige paper copy of original dyeline print. Copy of original.electricity supply department, secv, works division, provincial tramways, brake cylinders

The tram was originally built for the Hawthorn Tramways Trust in 1916. It was sold to the Electric Supply Co. of Victoria for use on the Ballarat tramway system and converted to an early form of one-man operation in 1930. It continued in service until 1971 when the SEC operated system closed. The tram was transferred to the ownership of the Museum. The tram is a single truck with drop ends, built as an open California combination. It is painted in the 1930 SEC colour scheme. Fares are Adults $4 and Children $2.Large colour photograph, laminated.Green and cream tram with No 27 on each end. St Aidens Dve in destination window. Board indicating Tram Rides and fares.tram no 27, hawthorn tramways trust, 1916, electric supply company, esc, ballarat tramway system, one-man operation, sec, 1971, ballarat tramway museum, california combination, fares

Produced by the SECV to document the Tram rail switch gear.Yields information regarding the Tramway switch tongue.SEC drawing number VW4/16/1B, "Provincial Tramways. Switch Tongue 150' Radius Equilateral". Drawn 28/08/1963. Beige paper copy of original dyeline print. Copy of original.electricity supply department, secv, works division, switch tongue, provincial tramways

Produced by the SECV to document the Tram rail switch gear.Yields information regarding the Tramway switch tongue.SEC drawing number VW4/17A, "Coning Gauge. Tramway Tyres - All Tramcars - Provincial Cities.". Drawn 17/01/1955. Beige paper copy of original dyeline print. Copy of original.electricity supply department, secv, works division, provincial tramways, coning gauge, tramway tyres, tramways

Produced by the SECV to document the Tram Tyre (wheel) specifications.Yields information regarding the Tramway Tyres Flange Height Gauge.SEC drawing number VW4/18, "Flange Height Gauge. Tramway Typres - All Tramcars - Provincial Cities.". Drawn 12/01/1954. Beige paper copy of original dyeline print. Copy of original.electricity supply department, secv, works division, provincial tramways, tramway tyres, tramways, flanges

Produced by the SECV to document the Tram Tyre (wheel) specifications.Yields information regarding the Tramway Tyres Flange Width Gauge.SEC drawing number VW4/19, "Flange Width Gauge. Tramway Typres - All Tramcars - Provincial Cities.". Drawn 14/01/1955. Beige paper copy of original dyeline print. Copy of original.electricity supply department, secv, works division, provincial tramways, tramway tyres, tramways, flanges

Tram was built in 1916 and delivered to the Hawthorn Tramways Trust. it was taken over by the Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board in 1920. In 1930 it was sold to the Electric Supply Company Co. of Victoria for use on the Ballarat tramway system and given the number 28. It was converted to an early form of one-man operation using barrier rails and aisles. The State Electricity Commission took over the tramway in Ballarat in 1934. In May 1934 the tram was decorated for three days to celebrate the Coronation of King George VI. In 1938 more changes were made to the appearance and it was painted dark cream and green. In 1946 it was painted Bristol Green and Ivory. In 1999-2002 it was returned to the colours of the SEC in 1930's - red and cream.Large colour photograph - laminatedIndian red and gold tram. Number 28 on sides and ends. Carlton St shown in destination window. Sign on tram indicates Tram Rides. Notice on footpath advertising Vintage Tram rides.tram 28, 1916, hawthorn tramways trust, melbourne & metropolitan tramways board, 1930, electric supply company, ballarat, one-man operation, sec, state electricity commission, 1934, coronation of king george vi, red and cream, dark cream and green, bristol green and ivory

This eight wheel tramcar was built 1914 for the Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust. It was sold to the State Electricity Commission in 1951 for use on the Ballarat tramway system. The tram was altered to its present form in 1953 to permit one-man operation. It was modified to operate as a one man tram but limited use due to industrial bans. A conductor was used in Ballarat. In 1954 the tram was decorated for the visit of Queen Elizabeth II. In 1971 it was acquired by the Museum and repainted in the 1960s SEC colour scheme in 1979 Large colour photograph - laminatedGreen and cream tram with gold number and SEC symbol. St Aidens Dvs shown in destination window1914, melbourne, ballarat, tram 38, eight wheel, four wheel, one man tram, industrial ban, queen elizabeth

Photograph of BTM Member, conductor, driver sitting in a tram holding his ticket wallet with the bag sitting alongside. Richard is wearing a great coat, jacket, and a SEC cap with his traffic number 2 on the cap. Photo c2010.Has a close association with BTM Life Member Richard GilbertColour print by Thorton Richards of BallaratHas Thorton Richards print marks on the rear.btm, richard gilbert, conductor, tramways, ticket wallet

A social event for Geelong tramway crews as a farewell or windup, by the ATMOEA held at Alclare in Pakington St Geelong West on Friday 24 August 1956. Lists the Toasts, the various speakers, and on the rear has many signatures though some have faded. Speakers Colin Macdonal MLA, A G Poyser Secretary of the Geelong Division, G Grace President Vic Branch, C O'Shea Secretary Vic. Branch, G Kibbis Vice President of Geelong branch, C W Loader President GTHC, J A P Gerrard Industrial Officer SEC, D Burns - Past President, J Pender - Past Secretary, Eric Kenny Treasurer, S Moreland (Compare), and H Walker.Yields information about 1956 wind-up event for Geelong trammies in 1956.Folded quarto card, printed with signatures and remnants of adhesive tape in three places on right hand inside.Has about 45 signatures, though some have faded.geelong, closure, celebration, atmoea, souvenir programmes

Produced by the SECV to document the Tram Tyre (wheel) specifications.Yields information regarding the Tramway Tyre cross section for different cheese sizes.SEC drawing number VW4/1, "Tramway Tyres. Copied from MMTB Drg. Nos. 16925 & 28799.". Drawn 20/12/1951. Beige paper copy of original dyeline print. Copy of original.electricity supply department, secv, works division, provincial tramways, tramway tyres, tramways, flanges

Photograph of SEC Tram No. 23, painted up for the Centenary of Gold. Photographed inside the depot with bogie tram No. 15 behind. Photographed 19/8/1951, by Keith Kings. Tram showing destination of Victoria St.Yields information about Ballarat 's No. 23 illuminated in the depot and arrangements within the depot at the time of the photograph.Large format print for display purposes. Copy made Oct. 2001 for the "gold, Gold GOLD" temporary exhibition - colour laser print onto card, with Velcro dots on rear.On rear of photo in blue ink. "Ballarat: "K.S. Kings No. E (x)(1) Copyright reserved" and "Victoria commemorated the centenary of the discovery of gold in 1951 with various exhibitions and celebrations. The SEC decorated their Ballarat No. 23 as shown and painted it, appropriately gold. This view was taken inside the tram depot and shows the construction of the former horse tram shed." trams, tramways, decorated trams, ballarat depot, buildings, gold, centenary of gold, tram 23

Tram 39 was built in 1914 for the Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust. In 1951 it was sold to the State Electricity Commission, Ballarat, and renumbered 39. When the Ballarat Tramways closed in 1971, it was sold to Lismore Lions Club and displayed in a recreational reserve. Ballarat Tramway Museum purchased the tram in 1976 and converted it into a museum display and souvenir centre. This was used until the new Museum building was opened in 2022. These photos show the process of loading the tram onto a truck in Lismore and bringing it back to Ballarat. The date of this was 9 May 1976. All photographs were taken by the donor, Campbell Duncan. Each photograph has information written on the back. .1 Lismore, 8/5/76 .2 Lismore, 8/5/76 .3 39 waits to be jacked down - truck ready to depart.9/5/76 .4 Truck has pulled out after 39 jacked up from it. Truck faces back down the driveway. 9/5/76. .5 Lismore. 9/5/76 .6 Lismore. 9/5/76 .7 Lismore. 9/5/76 .8 Lismore. 9/5/76 .9 Mair Street Ballarat East 9/5/76 .10 Mair Street Ballarat East 9/5/76 .11 Victoria Street Ballarat East 9/5/76 .12 Victoria Street Ballarat East 9/5/76 .13 Ballarat East, Victoria Street 9/5/76 .14 Victoria Street Ballarat East 9/5/76 .15 Victoria Street. Truck about to back down driveway 9/5/76. (this photo was used in Ballarat Courier of 15/5/76) See photo 10212. .16 Truck pulling out from under 39. 39's storage shed, Victoria Street Ballarat East 9/5/76. Sixteen black and white photographs taken of Tram 39 being transported from Lismore to Ballarat.Photo information on back of each phototram 39, 1914, prahran and malvern tramways trust, sec ballarat, 1951, lismore lions club, 1971, recreational reserve, ballarat tramway museum, 1976, museum display, souvenir centre, museum opened 2022, victoria street, ballarat east, may 1976 photos, photographer, campbell duncan, mair street, storage shed

Produced by the SECV to document the Tram Tyre (wheel) specifications when ordering supplies.Yields information regarding the Tramway Tyre cross section for different cheese sizes.SEC drawing number VW4/2A, "Tramway Tyres. (DRG For Use When Ordering Supplies) All Tramcars - Provincial Cities". Revision A. Drawn 13/12/1954. Beige paper copy of original dyeline print. This drawing, revision 2A, was created from drawing W416/1A in 19/06/1961.Copy of original.electricity supply department, secv, works division, provincial tramways, tramway tyres, tramways, flanges

Produced by the SECV to document the Slack Adjuster Compression Spring.Yields information regarding the dimensions of the Slack Adjuster Compression Spring.SEC drawing number VW4/7, "Provincial City Tramways. Maximum Traction Tramcars. Slack Adjuster Compression Spring.". Drawn 24/03/1958. Beige paper copy of original dyeline print.Copy of original.electricity supply department, secv, works division, provincial tramways, tramway tyres, tramways, flanges

Produced by the SECV to document the Tie Rod/Brake Spreader Bar for Maximum Traction Tramcars.Yields information regarding the dimensions and materials of the Tie Rod/Brake Spreader Bar.SEC drawing number VW4/20, "Tie Rod (Short). Brake Spreader Bar. Maximum Traction Tram Cars.". Drawn 21/07/1954. Beige paper copy of original dyeline print. Copy of original.electricity supply department, secv, works division, provincial tramways, tramway tyres, tramways, flanges

Produced by the SECV to document the 201 Motor Suspension Rubber.Yields information regarding the dimensions and material for the 201 Motor Suspension Rubber.SEC drawing number VW4/27, "Provincial Tramways - Ballarat. 201 Motor Suspension Rubber.". Drawn 17/09/1964. Beige paper copy of original dyeline print.Copy of original.electricity supply department, secv, works division, provincial tramways, tramway tyres, tramways, flanges

Produced by the SECV to document the Outer Joggle Plates.Yields information regarding the dimensions of the Outer Joggle Plates.SEC drawing number VW4/3, "Outer Joggle Plates. BSS No 1 & No 1C to 102lb BHP & 102lb BHP to BSS No 1 & No 1C. Tramways.". Drawn 06/1955. Beige paper copy of original dyeline print. Copy of original.electricity supply department, secv, works division, provincial tramways, tramway tyres, tramways, flanges