Yields information about the construction of the BPTS depot in early 1974 and its appearance.Set of four Black and white photographs of how the BTPS operated during the early days of the BTPS. Based on the troughing being placed for No. 2 road only, photo dated by a list in the 1972-73 Annual Report at May to June 1973. .1 - ? Bounds standing alongside No. 27, which was operated as a Museum display. .2 - Just the tram itself - was pushed out of the shed by hand. .3 - A general scene with visitors and workers. .4 - pushing the tram back in again at the end of the day. Note the sign is different in the front of No. 27, or no sign, indicating different days. See 1972 - 1973 Annual Report which has a list of dates on page 3 of events at the depot.trams, tramways, depot fan, btps, operations, tram 27

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 25/5/1982, titled "Tramway Society's costly projects" about the BTPS seeking state government support through Mr. Frank Sheehan MLA for a fire sprinkler system, rebuilding No. 12 (ESCo) and relaying the track in Wendouree Parade. Quotes City Engineer Mr. Nuttall about the roadworks. Has an Aust Press Cutting Agency label glued to the top of the cutting and dated 25 May 1982 with a hand stamp.btps, grants, road works

Newspaper clipping (front page) from the Eureka Times, Vol. 1 No. 3 Wed. Sept. 20 1972, about the establishment of the BTPS, the work so far, its proposals, maintenance of trams and operation by volunteers. has photo of three workers in front of No. 40, inside the building. Twp copies heldtrams, tramways, ballarat, eureka times, btps, museum establishment

Set of 3 digital images of the construction of the shed extensions to the BTPS depot during May 1979. .1 - view with tram 28 and the depot framework completed, pending cladding. .2 - view showing the earthworks completed and gravel laid. .3 - view from the access track before the King Points laid.trams, tramways, btps, depot, buildings, tram 28

Yields information about the official opening by the BTPS of a tram service in Wendouree Parade and a special train to Wendouree Station for the event.Image of Victorian Railways DRC No. 41 at the Wendouree Station platform operating as a Special Train operated by the Association of Railway Enthusiasts for the official opening of the BTPS Wendouree Parade tram line on 1/2/1975. Images scanned and altered by Roderick Smith from the Hugh Ballantyne collection August to September 2017.trams, tramways, opening, are, btps, wendouree station

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 20/9/1976, about the BTPS, tram No. 40 and services during the forthcoming school holidays. Has a photo of Richard Gilbert and Graham Jordan talking to Mr and Mrs Arthur Miller and grandson Adam. Also has an additional photo of Mr. H. Tippett who found a 1930 weekly tram ticket which demolishing a house in Humffray St.btps, operations, tickets, weekly tickets

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Saturday 10 January 2015, titled "Four decades on track", report by Melissa Cunningham about the 40 years of operations by the BTPS / BTM. Looks at the history of the Museum, its future plans, solar panels, heritage tramways, Sovereign Hill. Quotes Roger Gosney and Peter Waugh. Has photos of 1, 27, 12, 18 and the interior of the display tram 39. btm, ballarat, btm depot, btps

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 13/12/1972, with the BTPS Vice President Mr. M. Calnin expressing puzzlement at the official and public response to the Society's efforts to establish its tourist tram route near Wendouree Parade. He contrasted this to the enthusiasm in Bendigo. Also mentions the development of Sovereign Hill. Notes track laying work underway this weekend.date in blue ink of "13/12/72" in top area of cutting.trams, tramways, btps, trackwork, museum establishment

Yields information through a photograph of the temporary track laid by the BTPS to enable the access to the depot to move trams to the new depot in 1972. Not a good quality photograph. Shows the distance of track laid.Black and white photograph - of the temporary access track to move the trams from the SEC depot to the BTPS depot - during 1973. Shows the track from Wendouree Parade with a tram and the depot in the distance. Taken mid July 1972, see Reg Item 3022 for other photographs. Not well exposed or printed - dark. Image has been adjusted for exposure.tramways, trams, moving trams, depot, btps

Set of two Black and White photograph of seven BTPS volunteers pushing No. 26 back into the shed after an open day during 1973 or 1974 internal lighting up and possibly the overhead. Includes Bill Kingsley, Richard Gilbert, Stuart Loddington and one of the Bounds bros. No. 26 has been set up as the Museum tram. Printed on Kodak paper.trams, tramways, btps, museum, tram 26

Yields information about how the BTPS promoted the tramway, with the Design by the printer and William F Scott.Printed 6 page fold out pamphlet on Ballarat Vintage Tramway, Featuring 4 black and white photos, 2 maps; one of old Ballarat system, and one part of Lake Wendouree with green boarders and some type face in green ink. Prepared by W.Scott for BTPS in 1984/85. 2nd copy added 1/1/2012trams, tramways, btps, ballarat vintage tramway, botanical gardens

Yields information about the construction of the track and depot fan c 1972.Black and white photographs of the construction of the access track and depot fan at the new BTPS depot, involving he carting of gravel etc in wheel barrows. The poles have been positioned and the track extended over the level crossing indicating 1973, prior to the installation of one road. See - 1972 - 73 Annual Report page 3 for a list of dates.trams, tramways, depot, btps, construction

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 10/11/1971 about a letter from the BTPS placed before the Council meeting on the previous Monday night, concerning membership, volunteer workers, proposed expenditure on buildings. The Mayor, Cr. Chisholm said still many loose ends, and Cr Mills questioned the accuracy of the figures.Hand stamped in black ink "10 Nov. 1971" on bottom edge.trams, tramways, btps, museum establishment, city of ballaarat, city council

Has articles on US Railroads in 1948, steam loco booster trials, tram 661, NZ railcars, a trial trip as a fireman. Cover has a photo of Ballarat tram 30 in Sturt St West by Robert Belzer. Centre pages has an item about the repainting by the BTPS of tram 661 into a chocolate colour MMTB 1920's scheme, with photos by John Alfred, Dave Macartney and William F Scott. Unfortunately the centre page spread colour is out of register.Yields information about the repainting of tram 661.Magazine - part colour cover and centre spread - 32 pages, centre stapled to A4 size.trams, tramways, ballarat, btps, tram 661, repainting, livery

Prepared originally in about 1988, placed on sale at the depot in 1989. Has drawings of California Combination tramcars, Toastrack trams, Bogie trams, One-man trams, a maze drawing for the horse tram, a join the dots drawing, decode this message and a mathematical problem. Copies on sale prepared by photocopying. Originally prepared with the BTPS name on the front cover, later changed to the BTM. 2250.1 - Brown Interoffice Envelope containing originals, letter from David Frost about reproductions, how many made, dates etc. Added 23/11/2010. See item 6006 for the second printed edition and 9539 for the 3rd edition.Demonstrates a BTM produced Sales item.Sixteen page Colouring book - A4 size, formed from folded 4 No. A3 size sheets stapled together with eight drawings to be coloured in or other activities prepared by David Frost. tram, trams, btps, colouring book, sales items

Victorian Railways "S" circular, number S.162/75, for the additional stop of the 8.30am train from Spencer St to Horsham to set down at Wendouree Station and for the 2.45pm ex Horsham to pick up at Wendouree Station at 5.38pm, on the day of the Opening by of the Tourist Tramway at Lake Wendouree for the BTPS. Signed by M. Ronald as Chief Traffic Manager. Printed on half a quarto sheet. Images of document added 27-08-12.btps, opening, wendouree station, railways

Yields information about the establishment phase of the BTPS, views of the Courier newspaper and the non-reaction of the residents of Ballarat.Photocopy of an editorial article in The Courier, 22-11-1971, titled "Let us envisage future demands", regarding the BTPS's application that night seeking approval for a depot in the Gardens and tramway service in the Botanical Gardens. The Courier notes Ballarat's apathy towards the trams, the use of the Gardens that parts of the former system were being removed.trams, tramways, btps, gardens, closure, bendigo

Yields information about the official opening by the BTPS of a tram service in Wendouree Parade. Has a strong association with those involved.Set of three images of the official opening ceremony for the BTPS- 1/2/1975 as the Ballarat Tourist Tramway featuring the Chairman of the SEC on No. 40 with Clyde Croft. Images scanned and altered by Roderick Smith from the Hugh Ballantyne collection August to September 2017.trams, tramways, opening, first tram, btps, wendouree parade, depot, secv, tram 40

Yields information about the arrangements for the Australia Day Cavalcades and the way crews were arranged.Heavy card printed as a M&MTB driver run table used for the 1979 Australia Day (29/1/1979) Cavalcade with BTPS tram No. 14. Gives time ex Preston and times ex Spencer & LaTrobe and ex Swanston and car in at Preston depot. In blue and red ink. Image of items added 2/11/13.trams, tramways, mmtb, btps, melbourne, australia day

12 page booklet describing the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society's Preservation project of the former Ballarat trams. Features 8 photos with notes on Ballarat, Bendigo systems. Also notes on the BTPS and its fleet of six trams. Rear page has map by G.Inglis showing access line under construction. Image files of front and back covers. Two further copies added 18/8/2002 - from Richard Gilbert's papers.trams, tramways, ballarat, btps

Each sheet or run details where the driver/conductor would sign on, time, the trips, meal breaks, finish time. Shows the tram operations with many short workings with some very detailed instructions, including running specials to schools.Demonstrates aspects of the Ballarat Tramways at the end of the operations prior to closure. Gives details of working hours, rosters for the week for crews. Shows the additional trams to the basic service on Weekdays and special instructions for picking up school children etc.Set of Table or Run sheets for the Ballarat Tramways. Two tables per sheet, punch along top edge, with ring protectors on top sheet. Groups of sheets have been stapled centrally along the top edge. See Reg Item 3424.1, 3424.2 for Saturday and Sunday. 3423.1 - Weekdays (Monday to Fridays), Motorman - dated 19th January. 1969. Has runs 1 to 28. 3423.2 - Weekdays - Conductors - dated 13th January 1970. Has runs 1C to 17C. Full scan of document added as a pdf file 5/6/2019. On front of folder in black ink " BTPS Cat No 809" (3423.1) and "810" on 3423.2.trams, tramways, timetables, sec, ballarat, crews

Gives details for each tram at that time, where from, date of purchase, New or second hand (all ), Straight or drop sill or drop centre, Body builder, Seating capacity, overall length, overall height, overall width, Lightning arrester, controller make and type, Truck Maker and type, type of truck, axle type, wheel diameters, wheel base, axle diameter, motors type and maker, Motor horsepower, Gear Teeth, Air compressor make and type, Brake Valves make and type, Governor make and type, Weight in tons and whether suitable for one man operation. Side list gives details of abbreviations, list of tram types and note on Birney 15. List of trams include "Cleaner Car". Undated. See item 3430 for Ballarat version and 8721 and 8722.Yields detailed information about Bendigo trams -c1964Dyeline print from a typed list.2nd copy has in ink "BTPS 613" in the top right hand corner.tramcars, bendigo, equipment, lists, data

Has a strong association with the people who were involved in the early formation of the BTPS and the 1972 Annual General Meeting.Newspaper clipping from The Courier of Ballarat of Monday 25/9/1972 with two photos. Article quotes BTPS President saying support for the BTPS was still small. This followed the Annual General Meeting of the Society the previous Saturday. Other items were the trams had been transferred from the old SEC depot, Incorporation was being sought, track laying and maintenance work underway. Two photos 1084i1: - Photo shows Lindsay Bounds, Clyde Croft and David Wisher spreading gravel along No. 2 road. 1084i2: - Photo shows group of Board members at meeting: Mr. G. Netherway, Mr. M. Calnin, Mr. C.W.Jessup, Mr. R.Gilbert and Mr. H.Cain (President) See Reg Item 3824 for a print of the actual photograph. Second copy added 28/10/2005.On top edge of cutting in black ink "25/9/72"trams, tramways, btps, construction, museum establishment, agm

Set of sheets with small newspaper clippings and a circular advertising the Ballarat Tourist Tramway operational details and fares collected by Paul Nicholson on behalf of the BTPS. 3725.1 - series of four number A4 BTPS letterhead with cuttings from The Age and other sources - dated Jan. 1978 to May 1980 pasted onto the A4 sheets with handwritten notes about date and source. 3725.1 - RACV Touring Bulletin - Volume 19, Number 4 - foolscap, double side duplicated sheets, with a blue banner on the front. Dated Wed. 7/3/1979, with items about 25 Years of Moomba, Tourist Tramway - Ballarat, giving dates, time and fares, Highland Gathering, Melbourne Tattoo and the Pioneer Country Sound and Wheels Festival - Swan Hill.tram, trams, btps, advertisements, publicity, racv

Yields information about depot activities of the BTPS in building the depot fan and access track.Set of 3 Kodachrome white cardboard slides mounts 27mm sq slides of various works at the BTPS depot during 1973 prior to the commencement of the construction of 1 road. .1 - scene at the level crossing area. .2 - Looking back at the depot with 27 on 2 road. .3 - ditto with track materials.Various notations by John as to the slide number and the trams in pencil and ink.tramways, trams, btps, depot, track construction, trams, tram 27

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 18/12/1980 of Stephen Butler in overalls leaning out from one of the doorways of tramcar 27 with handles in right hand and looking at destination of "Bell St." Item has caption of "Next Stop Melbourne" with the item noting the tramcar 27 is going to Melbourne for the Transport Cavalcade on Jan. 26 and that it is the third year that the BTPS has participated in the event.In blue ink in bottom right hand corner of cutting. "Courier / Thurs 18/12/80"trams, tramways, btps, melbourne, transport cavalcade

Has a strong association with a BTPS organised tour and yields information about the tour arrangements., Has a strong association with a BTPS organised tour and yields information about the tour arrangements.Spirit duplicated, handwritten Special Table" or timetable for a charter tram tour. Issued by the MMTB for a BTPS special charter on 12/1/1982. Inspector Davies, out of Malvern Depot. Gives time and route arrangements, primarily in the Essendon area. Drivers Carolyn Dean and Ron Scholten, with tram No. 1018. Hired for the Andrew Hall's 21st Birthday. See C. Cleak for event purpose.trams, tramways, btps, charters, special trams

Set of two colour prints of the presentation of the BTPS Raffle prize held during 1981 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the closure of the Ballarat Tramway System. 3095.2 was used as a black and white print on the rear cover of the 1981 - 1982 Annual Report. The caption read: "The Raffle: Secretary, Richard Gilbert, (RIGHT) receives the winning ticket from Mr. Ian Gilbert of Malvern Tram Depot and congratulates him on winning our fund raising raffle. The prize, a colour television set, is shown in the picture." See 1981 - 1982 Annual Report btps, 10th anniversary, raffle

Newspaper Clipping from an August 1980 supplement to The Courier, Ballarat, about tourist attractions in the Ballarat district. On page 3 is an item about the BTPS repainting the trams in old colour schemes. Mentions 28, 38 , 26 and 11. Also gives notes about the Museum's operations. Features a photograph of No. 38 outside the depot in the final SEC colour scheme, prior to the extensions of the depot being carried out. On page 6 is an item about Sovereign Hill.btps, ballarat, colour schemes, livery