Postcard Spring Street, Parliament House Z3 224 - route 88. Tram entered service September 1983. In The Met livery with the Met logo. Yields information about Z3 class trams and Parliament house mid 1980s.Postcard colour - Spring Street, Parliament House Z3 224 - Colour Tech Productions. Card Number CTM 115Ktrams, tramways, z3 class tram, spring street, route 88, parliament house

Postcard - image of Flinders Street Railway Station, corner of Swanston Street with W2 637 (Spencer St, route 48), possibly late 1970s or early 1980s. Tram W6 978 is in Swanston Street.Demonstrates an iconic Melbourne image, Flinders Street Station and a W class tramPostcard colour - Flinders St Station - Nu-color-vue card number 11 ML 138, NCV 4986 Divided back.trams, tramways, flinders street station, w2 class tram, tram 637, swanston street

Postcard - image looking south in St Kilda Road, with the Shrine of Remembrance and BP House in the view. Tram W2 453 (City Route 6) and SW6 945 (Camberwell Route 72) has stopped at the safety zone tram stop.Demonstrates an iconic Melbourne image, St Kilda Road, the Shrine and W class tramsPostcard colour - serrated edge, Nu-color-Vue - St Kilda Road, Shrine of Remembrance W2 453, ML 156, NCV 1381 Divided back.trams, tramways, w2 class tram, shrine of remembrance, tram 453, st kilda road, tram 945

Postcard - image looking south in St Kilda Road, with the Shrine of Remembrance and BP House in the view. Tram W5 834 (East Malvern Darling Road Route 3).Demonstrates an iconic Melbourne image, St Kilda Road, the Shrine and a W class tram.Postcard colour - serrated edge, Nu-color-Vue - St Kilda Road, Shrine of RemembranceW5 834, ML 132,, Divided back.trams, tramways, shrine of remembrance, st kilda road, sw5 class tram, tram 834

Postcard looking west along tree lined Collins Street at Spring Street with W5 814 (Mont Albert Route 42) about to turn into Spring Street. Note the flashing red light assembly above the Safety Zone prow to try and warn motorists about it when they were turning from Spring St. The tram has advertisements for Stillwell Ford and a rent car company,Yields information about Collins Street late 1970s.Postcard - serrated edges, Collins Street at Spring St - Biscay Greetings, BG 82collins street, tram 814, w5 class, trams, tramways, spring street, safety zones

Victorian government signs $1.85 billion with French manufacturer Alstom to build 100 trams in Melbourne. Trams to be known as G class and will replace some of A, B and Z models with higher floors. Yields information about the contract for the next Generation of Melbourne trams - G classNewspaper clipping from the Age titled: "Andrews defends higher cost of new trams"trams, tramways, new trams, alstom, g class tram

Photograph of Melbourne W1 421 decorated as an "illuminated" tramcar for the visit of the Duke and Duchess of York to Victoria April 21 to May 12, 1927 and the opening of Canberra on May 9, 1927, taken at Preston Workshops.Yields information about W1 421 decorated as an "illuminated" tramcar for the visit of the Duke and Duchess of York to Victoria April 21 to May 12, 1927 by the MMTBPhotograph - Black and White - illuminated W1 421 - visit of Duke and Duchess of York - 1927tramways, trams, illuminated trams, decorated trams, royal visit, duke of york, preston workshops, w1 class, tram 421

National View postcard of Z1 56 westbound in Bourke St. Tram has the destination of City Spencer St, route 96, c1980. The building that became the National Australia Bank in Bourke St is under construction. Has building signs for Patersons Furnishings, Bercy Theatre, Hertz rent cars.Yields information about Bourke St and Z1 class tramsPostcard - by National View by Murfett Pty Ltd - divided back with title and publisher details. Card No. P1004-1trams, tramways, bourke st, z1 class, tram 56

National View postcard of Z1 33 (Route 96) at the Spencer St terminus in Bourke St. with another tram waiting to arrive. Does not appear to have a formal safety zone on the north side of the tram where there are a number of people waiting. The former cable tram tracks at this location can be seen in front of the tram. In the view are the NAB building under construction, the BHP, AMP and the MTOCo head officeYields information about Bourke St and Z1 class tramsPostcard - by National View by Murfett Pty Ltd - divided back with title and publisher details. Card No. P1005-1trams, tramways, bourke st, z1 class, tram 33, spencer st, route 96

Newspaper Clipping - from the Melbourne Herald Sun Pictorial newspaper - 8/ 9/1928 about the derailment after running through the catch points of a maximum traction tramcar at the Riversdale Road level crossing the previous day 7/9/1928. The front bogie or truck has been torn from underneath the tramcar. On the rear is a report of a boxing match in Winnipeg the previous Friday, between NZ born Bert Brown and Vic Foley. A web search (boxrec.com/boxer/90347) accessed 1/11/2016 shows the match took place on 6/9/1928. A check with The Sun microfilm at the State Library shows the paper was published on 8/9/1928 Study of the photo, discussions with Norm Cross, particularly with regard to the positioning of the numbers; can see "12", the 2 being centred in the panel, indicates the other number could be a "1". Consultation with the record cards indicate it is most likely tram 121. See images i3. Released back in service 21/3/1929 after relatively expensive accident repairs. See Reg Item 6377 for other photographs.Yields information about the amount of damage to the tram following a derailment to a maximum traction tram at Riversdale Road in 1928.Newspaper clipping from The Melboune Herald Sun 8-9-1928 - not dated.tramways, tramcars, derailments, accidents, level crossings, riversdale road, tram 121, n class

Nu-color-vue postcard of W2 515 (Route 12 City Brunswick St), east bound in tree lined Collins St. Has the Town Hall in the background and the Manchester Unity building, c1970. On the rear is the title "Melbourne Vic – Collins St – Melbourne’s charming tree-line thoroughfare"Yields information about Collins St early 1970sPostcard - Postcard - Colllins St - W2 515 - Nu-color--Vue ML 150, NCV 937 - serrated edges.trams, tramways, w2 class, tram 515, collins st, route 12

Photo shows two of the trams built for the Melbourne Brunswick & Coburg Tramways Trust in 1916 in the Coburg depot yard. The trams were renumbered following a takeover by the MMTB in 1920. Yields information about S class trams.Black and White Photograph - S class 160 and 169 at Coburg DepotOn rear in ink - "MMTB S160 & 169 – Coburg Depot – Ray Pearsontramways, trams, s class, tram 160, tram 169, coburg depot

The Point Ormond line closed on 22/10/1960. The closure of the Footscray lines in 1962 saw the withdrawal and scrapping of this small 4 wheeler trams.Yields information about X2 675 at Point Ormond terminusPhoto of X2 675 at Point Ormond - actual photo 55x72mm on larger sheet 120x166mmtramways, transport, x2 class, tram 675, point ormond

The three photos show the smaller four wheel type trams that were used on the Footscray routes that closed in March 1962. The bodies were subsequently sold. X1 465 July 1962, X2 679 - March 1963 and X2 680 is now preserved at the TMSV Bylands Tramway Heritage centre. Yields information about X1 and X2 trams stored at Preston Workshops following their withdrawal from service.Set of three photos of X1 or X2 trams at Preston Workshops pending disposal. Actual image is 55x72mm printed on a 120x166mm sheet of paper.tramways, x2 class, x1 class, tram 465, tram 680, tram 679, preston workshops, mmtb, trams

National View postcard of Swanston St with Melbourne Town Hall and St Paul's Cathedral with W5 824 (City Route 2) northbound in Swanston St.Yields information about Swanston St and the Melbourne Town Hall early 1970sPostcard - by National View by Murfett Pty Ltd - divided back with title and publisher details. Card No. P1012-1trams, tramways, swanston street, melbourne town hall, st paul's cathedral, w5 class, tram 824

Arght Industries postcard of W2 class number 592 (Carnegie, Route 67) outbound in St Kilda Road Melbourne. Postcard very similar to those of Carinya postcards - possibly related.Yields information about St Kilda Road and W2 class trams.Postcard - by Arght Industries with rounded corners, address block, Number LV019 trams, tramways, w2 class, tram 592, st kilda road, carnegie

Black and white print of former W2 330 repurposed for possibly residential purposes in Swan Hill. Yields information about the reuse of a former W2 class tramPhotograph - Repurposed tram W2 330 - Swan HillIn ink on the rear " 10-7-73 Tram 330 Boort Road Turnoff Swan Hill Vic"trams, tramways, w2 class, tram 330, swan hill, repurposed trams, scrapped trams

Image shows a newspaper photo of MMTB SW6 Tram 890 in Flinders Lane operating on the official opening run on new diversion line in William Street, from Collins Street to Hanna Street (now Kings Way) to the corner of Sturt Street on 21 Dec 1944The Hanna St line provided an additional line into the City from Domain Junction and was designed to relieve pressure on St Kilda Road. Black and white print of MMTB SW6 Tram in Flinders Lane for first time tramways, trams, flinders lane, new william street line, opening, tram 890, sw6 class

Photo shows the new Spencer St station which was completed around 1962 with tram W2 430 (Spencer St, Route 48), fitted with large trolley bridges, northbound to the terminus at Latrobe St. Eight taxis are lined up at the taxi stand, mostly Holdens with at least one Ford.Yields information about the Spencer Station building when new and the taxis serving the station.Colour print - satin finish print - Spencer St Station and W2 536 c1962railways, victorian railways, spencer st, spencer st station, taxis, w2 class, tram 536

Provides a history note on T class tramcar No. 180, the builder (Duncan and Fraser), alterations, use and retention by the TMSV. Gives the specifications and Data on the tram. Built for the MBCTT. The tram is on display at the Melbourne Tram Museum. Yields a brief history of Tram T 180Single page, spirit duplicated foolscap sheet, Research Note - "Tram T 180. Dated 18/4/1966, written by Keith Kings. Stapled to item 6502. Has the TMSV Heading on the sheet.tramcars, tramways, history, mbctt, t class, tram 180

PCC 980 was an all-electric tram prototype built by the MMTB to demonstrate a tram based on a USA design. Only one was built due to import restrictions at the time.Yields information about the tram soon after its completion.Photograph, Black and White, of the PCC 980 at Preston Workshops June 1950. Print and photograph by Sutcliffe of 94 Elizabeth St Melbourne.Has Sutcliffe Pty Ltd stamp on rear - No. 8853. In ink on the rear: "M&MTB PCC-980, Preston W/S June 1950" tramways, tramcars, pcc class, tram 980, preston workshops, new trams, trams

The AETA published calendars on an annual basis through to 2005, promoting electric transport in Public Transport. The photo features B1 class 2001 built by Comeng in Dandenong. The caption gives a description of the tram and Light Rail Vehicles.Yields information about the AETA promotional activities.Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA) Calendar for 1979, featuring a photo of B1 2001 by Comeng Vic. Gives contact details for the AETA divisions. Stapled to the sheet is a 12 sheet preprinted calendar for 1985 with various details of holidays etc. Printed on card with a punched hole on the top edge. calendars, aeta, b1 class tram, tram 2001, light rail vehicles

The three cuttings illustrate the use of resilient wheels and the introduction of the PCC class car No. 980. Photos shows how the wheels were constructed, sound testing, the new tram itself and a reporters trip on the tram. Quotes Mr Risson, Mr Ireland (Workshop Manager), Ken Hall, Assistant Works Manager. Items not formally dated - late 1950.Yields information about provision of resilient wheels and the PCC tram.Set of three newspaper cuttings about the introduction of "quiet" and the PCC car for Melbourne. 1 - "Quiet Tram Secrets" 2 - "Melbourne's New Silent Tram" 3 - "Treat to be on the PCC" - The Suntramways, trams, mmtb, pcc class, tram 980, resilient wheels, preston workshops, silent trams

Provides information about the construction of the Bourke Street lines, new silent trams and track construction in particular Thermit welding. Shows the emphasis on the use of silent trams and the methods of achieving this.Yields information about the construction of new silent trams and the Bourke Street lines.Newspaper cutting - "Quiet trams for Bourke Street" - The Herald 1 June 1955 with an article and five photographs of new trams under construction, a model of PCC 980 and track construction, including East Preston depot.tramways, trams, bourke street, new tramways, silent trams, w7 class tram, new trams, thermit welding, tram 980, model trams

The set of two photographs show BTPS, ex MMTB W3 class No. 661 in its green and cream colour scheme running in prior to being repainted in the MMTB Chocolate scheme. Possibly 13/2/1982. The car record book shows it was withdrawn on 6/3/1982 for repainting.Yields information about tram 661 prior to repainting during 1982-83Colour print on Kodak paper dated Apr 82tramcars, trams, btps, w3 class, tram 661, access track

The album "Types of Electric Cars" presents images and details of the MMTB four-wheel or single truck trams Type A to Type X1. Bogie trams are not given. Tram 468 entered service in 1927. Page 1 - MMTB 14, with details of Types A, B, G, H, and K Page 2 - MMTB 83 - Type J Page 3 - MMTB 187 - Type M Page 4 - MMTB 47 - Type F Page 5 - MMTB 197 - Type Q, Q1 and R Page 6 - MMTB 171 - Type S and S1 Page 7 - MMTB 179 - Type T Page 8 - MMTB 208 - Type U Page 9 - MMTB 218, Type X Page 10 - MMTB 468 Type X1Demonstrates an album presenting the MMTB Single truck or four wheel trams and their details.Album brown card embossed covers, bound with string with 12 heavy brown card sheets, 10 of which have photos mounted on to them with details in white ink underneath.mmtb, tramcars, a class, b class, g class, h class, k class, j class, m class, f class, q class, r class, s class, t class, u class, x class, x1 class, tram 14, tram 83, tram 187, tram 47, tram 197, tram 171, tram 179, tram 208, tram 218, tram 468

Souvenir of Melbourne trams - SW6 852. Not dimensionally accurate. See item 2658 for a similar model of a City Circle tram, with different window framing. Demonstrates the nature of many Melbourne trams souvenirs, icons.Model tram - made from a high density plastic. Finished in green and yellow.model, souvenir, sw6 class, tram 852

1 - Z3 149 at Footscray terminus in Leeds St., route 82. Tram has adverts for 101.1 FM Radio station, and SPC Fruit preservers and a PTC logo 2 - Z3 149 and B2 2112 at Moonee Ponds Junction (Route 82 Footscray) Tram 2112 (Airport West, Route 59) is an all advertising scheme for Nokia phones. Shows the then terminal arrangements.Yields information about the Route 82 terminals.Set of two white with black back plastic colour slides stamped April 99trams, tramways, footscray, moonee ponds junction, route 82, route 59, nokia, z3 class, b2 class, tram 2112, tram 149

View of East Preston Tram depot with B2 2016 (Preston Depot, route 89) on depot fan. Has an advertisement "This is a basic ad" and " Basic Items, Basic Prices"Yields information about the East Preston Tram Depot.Colour slide - black and white plastic date stamped Nov. 2000trams, tramways, b2 class, tram 2016, east preston depot

1 - B2 2014 arriving Port Melbourne - showing Exhibition Route 111 - the tram stop is on the north side of the former railway platform at this time. 2- headon photo - shows the undeveloped nature of the background. 3 - W6 996 Spencer St with A2 288 behind - both trams running route 48 - note the Outward Parcels Office building and the VR Head Office. 4 - A2 288 and Z16 - as above 5 - Z16 as above - Route 75, showing East Burwood 6 - Z57 at La Trobe University terminus, route 87 7 - Z3 113 and Z1 9, both running route 86 - Bundoora - in High St 8 - Z3 186 at Bundoora terminus, with many people at the bus stop interchange.Yields information about Melbourne tram operations in Sept 1999Set of eight white / grey plastic slides, marked "CS System" and date stamped 08/89tramways, z3 class, b2 class, port melbourne, route 109, tram 2013, route 111, spencer st, tram 288, tram 996, route 48, w6 class, a2 class, z class, tram 16, route 75, tram 113, tram 9, bundoora, high st, la trobe university, tram 186