Showing 2597 items matching "a class trams"
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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS - JOURNAL 'ELECTRIC TRACTION', September 1965
... class trams pass at Valley Jct. Brisbane, during the mid-day...'. Cover picture shows 400 class trams pass at Valley Jct. Brisbane ...Journal of Australian electric Traction Association. Volume XX, No. 9, September 1965, 16 pages. History of document: Part of 'Basil Miller Collection'. Cover picture shows 400 class trams pass at Valley Jct. Brisbane, during the mid-day peak period on a Saturday. Questioned how much longer will Brisbane depend on its tramway system?Publisher: Australian Electric Traction Asscn. Printer: O'Loughlin Bros. Pty. Ltd., Sydney, NSWdocument -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Rattling through the years", 21/06/1983 12:00:00 AM
... class trams, opinions of travellers, motorists, writers, Don... class trams, opinions of travellers, motorists, writers, Don ...Newspaper clipping - from the Melbourne Living section of The Age, 21/6/1983 titled "Rattling through the years", written by Robert Honeybun. Looks at the history of trams in Melbourne, W class trams, opinions of travellers, motorists, writers, Don Dunstan, heritage trams, tourism. Has a sketch by Horner of cable cars, VR 6 and and a new articulated tramcar.trams, tramways, trams, melbourne, passengers, tram stops, tramways -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Victorian Department of Human Services, "Guide to travel concessions", c2004
... of a Melbourne W class tram on the front along with the PTC "The Met... W class tram on the front along with the PTC "The Met" logo ...Pamphlet - DL three fold, full colour on semi gloss paper, titled ""Guide to travel concessions" on the Victorian public transport system. Gives notes on the type of concession, health, seniors and student concessions. Published by the Victorian Department of Human Services in 2004. Has a diagrammatic sketch of a Melbourne W class tram on the front along with the PTC "The Met" logo.trams, tramways, the met, ptc, concession fares, students -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Album - Photo Album, Neil Mackintosh, Melbourne L and W3 class trams, June 1977
... photographs of Melbourne L and W3 class trams. 1 - L class 101... Trams tramways Brunswick Depot L class W3 class tram 101 tram ...Page from a photo album book with adhesive surface and clear plastic sheet cover on cardboard sheet - containing three photographs of Melbourne L and W3 class trams. 1 - L class 101 - Brunswick Depot - June 1977 - Neil Mackintosh photo 2 - ditto 3 - W3 665, ditto Not known who assembled the album.trams, tramways, brunswick depot, l class, w3 class, tram 101, tram 665 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Leisure object - Cardboard Model, OddBall Pty Ltd, "Pop-out Construction postcard", 2012
... Cardboard model, fold up of a Melbourne Z3 class tram... Trams tramways Models Modelling Z3 class Cardboard model, fold ...Cardboard model, fold up of a Melbourne Z3 class tram No. 130, with in a plastic envelope, envelope and a writing sheet. Produced by OddBall Pty Ltd, of Rowville Vic. 3178, copyright 2012. Package titled "Pop-out Construction postcard", Has notes on the rear about the Melbourne tram system. Priced at $3.90 in the Museum shop - August 2017.trams, tramways, models, modelling, z3 class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Alexander Robertson, "The Cromwell Building - Auction", 2009
... class tram with arched advertising windows, for the marketing... class tram with arched advertising windows, for the marketing ...Pamphlet - folded and cut in the shape of a Melbourne W class tram with arched advertising windows, for the marketing of an auction of "The Cromwell Building" - Wednesday 19 August 2009 (year based on calendar search). Gives details of the building and site, and agent contact details. Has photos of the building on the corner of Elizabeth and Bourke Streets. Agents Alexander Robertson and Colliers Jardine.trams, tramways, auctions, real estate, advertisements, bourke st, elizabeth st -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Lee A Ratten, c1950
... Black and white photograph of PCC class tram No 980... and white photograph of PCC class tram No 980 at Malvern Depot. Has ...Black and white photograph of PCC class tram No 980 at Malvern Depot. Has an AETA tour sign on the front of the tram, indicating. The tram was built in 1950 by MMTB from equipment imported from the USA and a locally built body. See page 42 of Destination City 5th Edition for another photo of this tram in Glenferrie Road at Toorak Road in 1953.trams, tramways, pcc, malvern depot, aeta, tours, tram 980 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Leisure object - Cardboard Model Tram, Transit Graphics, 2013
... class tram, numbered 6001. Has a pantograph attachment as well... Trams tramways Models E class tram 6001 Cardboard, punched out ...Cardboard, punched out, folding model tram - Melbourne E class tram, numbered 6001. Has a pantograph attachment as well. Tram in the PTV colour scheme. Made late 2013. Produced by Transit Graphics of Canberra for Public Transport Victoria. 2nd copy added 3/1/14 - from donation of Michael Sainsbery 31/12/2014.trams, tramways, models, e class, tram 6001 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, Sally Wilkins, "The stars go on a nostalgic journey", 8/03/1975 12:00:00 AM
... of actress Glenda Jackson at the door a wide body W class tram. Also... at the door a wide body W class tram. Also quotes Norm Elliott ...Newspaper clipping from The Age, 8/3/195, titled "The stars go on a nostalgic journey" about the visit of Royal Shakespeare Company to South Melbourne Depot. Features a photo of actress Glenda Jackson at the door a wide body W class tram. Also quotes Norm Elliott as the Assistant Traffic Manager of the MMTB. Item written by Sally Wilkins.trams, tramways, mmtb, theatre, south melbourne depot -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Loading / Unloading characteristics Z-class trams, Interim Report", 1975
... Z-class trams, Interim Report", dated July 1975, summarising... Trams tramways MMTB Z class Preston Workshops Reports Marked ...Thirteen page report within Manila covers with a red comb binder, foolscap size titled "Loading / Unloading characteristics Z-class trams, Interim Report", dated July 1975, summarising the findings of experiments at Preston Workshops and studies during June and July 1975. Gives a view on the design of the Z-class design. Includes tables and graphs.Marked on top of the front over "Embargoed" and "74/1.5 (part 5 of 5)trams, tramways, mmtb, z class, preston workshops, reports -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - W2 244 at Wattle Park terminus, K S Kings, August 3 1979
... shop verandah shows W2 class tram 244 just arrived at a wet... shop verandah shows W2 class tram 244 just arrived at a wet ...Night time flash-lit photograph taken from under a nearby shop verandah shows W2 class tram 244 just arrived at a wet Elgar Road terminus. One passenger hurries away from the tram in the rain while others in the front saloon stand to exit. The destination sign reads "Camberwell Depot, 70", the trolley poles are you to be reset and the last of three off-side weather blinds is being lowered. An advertisement for local radio station 3AW and presenter Derryn Hinch is fixed to the side of the tram. Camberwell Depot operated the Wattle Park line and was allocated a full fleet of Z class trams over 1978-79 because it serviced the neighbouring newly extended East Burwood line that opened in 1978.Yields information about replacement of W class trams with Z class cars, and Camberwell Depot.Black and white print with note on rear.In ink on rear: "M&MTB KS Kings 177-30 Copyright reserved. W2 244 became the last 'green' tram to regularly operate to Wattle Wark [sic, Park], on Friday evening, 3/8/79. It is shown at Elgar Road terminus, approx 7.55 pm - half hour late due to industrial trouble."z class, camberwell depot, 1978-79, east burwood, w2 class, tram 244, elgar road terminus, route 70, weather blinds, 3aw, derryn hinch, trolley poles -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, John Cox, "Training the Trammies", 19/2/1971
... by John Cox. Has a number of photos of W class trams. The writer... by John Cox. Has a number of photos of W class trams. The writer ...Newspaper clipping about the Training of Tram Drivers by John Cox. Has a number of photos of W class trams. The writer describes the training from Hawthorn tram depot along Riversdale Road, issues, the concentration needed, motorist behaviour, level crossings, and driving in general. Will Wright was the inspector traveling with the writer.Yields information about learning to driver trams in 1971.Photocopy A3 sheet, of page 16 of The Sun, Used card guide - 19/2/1971tramways, training, hawthorn depot, driver training -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper - Box Hill Gazette, "A new era in tram travel", 25/7/1978
... cap sitting at the controls of a Z class tram. Gives... cap sitting at the controls of a Z class tram. Gives the story ...Newspaper reporting on the opening of the new East Burwood line. Page 1 - photo of the Premier, Rupert Hamer with a MMTB cap sitting at the controls of a Z class tram. Gives the story behind the extension. Page 5 part - continuation of the story. See item 8267 for the previous week's papers and extensive reporting.Yields information about the East Burwood tramway extension.Set of two sheets from the Box Hill Gazette - 25/7/1978.tramways, new tramways, east burwood, tramway opening, warragul road -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Valentine's, "Post Office, Elizabeth Street, Melbourne", late 1930s
... towards Flinders Street Railway Station. In the view is W5 class... Elizabeth St, during the late 1930s. trams tramways W5 class tram ...Valentine's postcard titled "Post Office, Elizabeth Street, Melbourne", Number 2331, looking south from Little Bourke Street towards Flinders Street Railway Station. In the view is W5 class tram 762 (Coburg, Route 20), the Post Office and London Stores are on the left with many cars and pedestrians.Yields information about Elizabeth St, during the late 1930s.Postcard - printed, unused, Valentine Seriestrams, tramways, w5 class, tram 762, route 20, elizabeth st -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White, Mal Rowe, tram 657 Swanston St, 4/10/1965
... The photo shows W3 class tram No. 657, (Moreland, route 15...The photo shows W3 class tram No. 657, (Moreland, route 15 ...The photo shows W3 class tram No. 657, (Moreland, route 15) northbound in Swanston St, near Franklin St. Photograph by Mal Rowe late 1960s. Has a Coffey Ford advert on the front dash panel. Photo - 4 October 1965 - outside the offices of “The Nation’s Jetline” - Ansett ANA.Yields information about W3 class trams in Swanston St.Black and White photograph with details on the rear.Has ink notes on rear regarding the location, the tram and the TMSV sales stamp.tramways, trams, swanston st, w3 class, tram 657 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Centenary test tram - W7 1024, March 1977
... Colour print of W7 class tram 1024 (City Route 16...Colour print of W7 class tram 1024 (City Route 16 ...Colour print of W7 class tram 1024 (City Route 16) in an all-over advertising livery for the Centenary Test 1977 sponsored by Benson & Hedges as the official sponsor. The reference gives the month of March 1977 as the operation of the tram in the livery. Done before cigarette sponsoring of major sports events was banned,Yields information decoration of tram 1024 for the 1977 Centenary test.Colour print with a number on the rear.In ink "4"tramways, w7 class, tram 1024, cricket, decorated trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Scrapping of W2 259 for parts for W2 407, Norm Cross, 3/1975
... class tram 259 at Preston Workshops, during March 1975... class tram 259 at Preston Workshops, during March 1975 ...Photograph shows the scrapping prior to being burnt of W2 class tram 259 at Preston Workshops, during March 1975. The photographer notes that the saloon underframe and parts were used to repair tram 407 which is now owned and operated by the Melbourne Tramcar Preservation Association at Haddon and/or on the Ballarat Tramway Museum.Yields information about dismantling or scrapping trams in order to provide parts to enable another tram to continue to operate.Black and White photograph with notes on the rear.In ink on the rear "259 scrapping to provide saloon underframe for badly damaged 407. 407 was PWS made 1926, 259 James Moore 1924. Body parts fitted perfectly. NC Photo. 407 preserved Haddon"trams, tramways, w2 class, tram 259, tram 407 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - BTM W4 671 at South Melbourne Beach, David Frost, 13/4/1996
... Colour print of BTM W4 class tram 671 in the City... of BTM and the City of Ballarat tram. BTM tram 671 W4 class ...Colour print of BTM W4 class tram 671 in the City of Ballarat colours on an BTM organised tour in conjunction with the Rail Tourist Association. Photographed by David Frost at the South Melbourne Beach, route 1 terminus with the Bleak House hotel in the background. Date 13-4-1996. Z3 149 is at the terminus as well.Demonstrates the work of BTM and the City of Ballarat tram.Colour photograph print on Kodak paper.btm, tram 671, w4 class, tramways, trams, tours, south melbourne beach -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, "Swanston Street, showing Town Hall, Melbourne Vic", c1950
... Bourke Street. Has SW6 class tram No 920, (route 7) and another... Bourke Street. Has SW6 class tram No 920, (route 7) and another ...Rose Series postcard No. P 175, titled "Swanston Street, showing Town Hall, Melbourne Vic" looking south from near little Bourke Street. Has SW6 class tram No 920, (route 7) and another wide body tramcar in the view. Has the Town Hall Chambers building in the photograph.Yields information about Swanston St from Bourke St.Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear. UsedHas a letter to Ken from R Williams written on the rear.trams, tramways, swanston st, sw6 class, tram 920 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Colour print - Z1 No. 3 passing under Clifton Hill rail bridge - Tait train, June 1975
... Z class tram.... Probably at the time of the launch of the Z class trams in June.... Probably at the time of the launch of the Z class trams in June ...Colour print showing Z1 No 3 in Queens Parade passing under the Epping/South Morang railway line bridge at Clifton Hill. A Tait train is passing over the bridge. The tram is showing Special. Probably at the time of the launch of the Z class trams in June 1975. Ford F100 Service vehicle following. Yields information about an interface between rail and tram in Melbourne.Colour print on paper - Kodak Royal Papertrams, tramways, z class tram, z1 class, tram 3, clifton hill, queens parade, tait trains, railways, service vehicle, merri creek -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - X1 460 Ballarat Rd, Jim Seletto, c1960
... Photograph shows X1 class tram 460 with destination Railway... Photograph shows X1 class tram 460 with destination Railway Station ...Photograph shows X1 class tram 460 with destination Railway Station at the corner of Ballarat Rd and Summerhill Rd. The road is busy with cars and trucks and a number of men and women are walking from the curb to board the tram. The single male crew member (driver/conductor) is swinging the single trolley pole to the rear of the tram.Yields information about MMTB X1 and the final years of the short Footscray lines before their closure in 1962Black and white with photograph's note on rearIn biro on rear: '460 Ballarat Rd, J Seletto Photo JSE 11'trams, ballarat rd, footscray, x1 class, tram 460, one man operations, tramways -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - X1 465 Barkly St, Jim Seletto, c1962
... The photograph shows X1 class tram No. 465 with destination... The photograph shows X1 class tram No. 465 with destination "Russell St ...The photograph shows X1 class tram No. 465 with destination "Russell St." in Barkly Street, Footscray outside the recently closed cinema that had just reopened as the Fiesta Cabaret and Reception Room in 1962 - the year the tramway closed. The tram is small in a scene that shows the full height of Fiesta Room, many shops and cars.Yields information about MMTB X1 and Footscray linesBlack and white photograph with photographer's notes on rearRed stamp and biro on rear: 'Photograph by J Seletto. Photo 38 JSE 12'trams, footscray, barkly st, x1 class, tram 465, fiesta, tramways -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Colour print, W2 302 - Glenferrie Road, 1970s
... Image shows W2 class tram 302 (Route 69, Kew Cotham Road... Image shows W2 class tram 302 (Route 69, Kew Cotham Road ...Image shows W2 class tram 302 (Route 69, Kew Cotham Road) possibly running out of the tram depot in Glenferrie Road. Tram has adverts for Royal Insurance, Rub-a-dub car wash, a beer bottle advert and an unreadable one. The tram was withdrawn and sold by the MMTB during 1979.Demonstrates a W2 class tram in service.Colour print on Kodak paper."Photo received 15/4/65"tramways, trams, w2 class, tram 302 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - W2 class tram in Spencer St, 1947
... W2 class tram in Spencer St...Black and white photograph showing a W2 class tram...Black and white photograph showing a W2 class tram ...Black and white photograph showing a W2 class tram, climbing the Spencer St hill near Collins St. The tram has a war time white stripe on the rear cabin. Has the Victorian Railways Head Office and the Outward Parcels Office in the background. Also visible is the VR Spencer St yard clock.Yields information about the W2 class trams and Spencer St station buildings in 1947Photograph with hand written notes on rear. Printed on Kodak Velox paper.In pencil "Recent Melbourne about 47 in Mar or April" and the Ken Magor stamp.trams, tramways, w2 class, spencer st -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Instruction, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), "Tram Conductors Training Manual", 28/10/1996 12:00:00 AM
... "Tram Conductors Training Manual" with an image of a B class... Trams tramways Conductors Training W Class AVM Depots ...Instruction or Training Manual - 70 A4 pages, with clear plastic front cover blue card rear cover, black comb bound, titled "Tram Conductors Training Manual" with an image of a B class tram on the cover . Prepared by Met Tram Training 28.10.1996. Lists PTC and Met Tram Mission statements, competencies, with an index on page 8. Gives introduction, customer services, safety, ticket, procedures for W class and "Modern" trams, AVM, depot procedures, policies, health, abbreviations, acronyms and jargon.trams, tramways, conductors, training, w class, avm, depots -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, Michael Leunig, "Goodbye, 816", 1993
... class trams. Has a photo of Michael sitting on a bench...) and his feelings for W class trams. Has a photo of Michael ...Photocopy of an article that appeared in The Age, Thursday 25 November 1993, written by Michael Leunig about the tram he painted - No. 816 - in 1986. Tells the story of the painting, notes the wooden tram bridge over the Maribyrnong River Bridge (including a cartoon of a tram on the bridge) and his feelings for W class trams. Has a photo of Michael sitting on a bench drinking a mug of tea.trams, tramways, transporting art, decorated trams, maribyrnong river bridge, cartoons, tram 816 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - List, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), "Destinations for Glenhuntly Depot" and "Malvern Depot", c1992
... Set of two photocopied lists for destinations for Z class... Trams tramways Z class Malvern Depot Destination Roll Glenhuntly ...Set of two photocopied lists for destinations for Z class trams, following their allocation to the respective depot. .1 - "Destinations for Glenhuntly Depot" - with note that Z trams to Glenhuntly March 1992. - Photocopied on the PTC letterhead, with a small The Met symbol on the right hand side. .2 - "Malvern Depot" - on MTA memo paper, with a note that Z class allocated to Malvern from March 1992.trams, tramways, z class, malvern depot, destination roll, glenhuntly tram depot, lists -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre, "Vale Kenneth Hall", Dec. 2016
... with the Z class tram and has a photo of him at the controls. Active... Trams tramways Preston Workshops Personnel Engineers Z class ...Newspaper, full colour four pages - Surrey Hills Neighbourhood News, Issue No. 205, December 2016/January 2017" with an obituary titled "Vale Kenneth Hall", about the death early November of MMTB tramway Engineer Ken Hall. Notes his involvement with the Z class tram and has a photo of him at the controls. Active at the Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre.trams, tramways, preston workshops, personnel, engineers, z class, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Biscay Greetings, Z3 223 class tram outside Parliament, mid 1980's
... Z3 223 class tram outside Parliament... of featuring Z3 223 class tram outside Parliament, in the Met colour... Trams tramways Postcards Spring St Route 96 Z3 class Melbourne ...Colour postcard divided back - Biscay Greetings, series of featuring Z3 223 class tram outside Parliament, in the Met colour scheme, on route 96. Back has space for name and address, stamp and a message and details of the postcard. Produced by Biscay Greetings, possibly mid 1980's. Card No. 2AUS 117. 2nd copy added 30/8/2020trams, tramways, postcards, spring st, route 96, z3 class, melbourne, tram 223 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Photocopy, National Trust, "Melbourne's 'W' Class Trams", 1990
... ' Class Trams" that appeared in the Victorian National Trust news... Trams tramways National Trust Bourke St Strike W Class Heritage ...Photocopy - A4 sheet of an article titled "Melbourne's 'W' Class Trams" that appeared in the Victorian National Trust news, March 1990, written by Frank Strahan, with a photo of trams lined up in Bourke St during the great tram blockade, lead by 991. Has a Fox FM Radio advert on the front of the tram. Photo by Brian Gilkes. Article is proposing to classify the trams.trams, tramways, national trust, bourke st, strike, w class, heritage, tram 991