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Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, The Courier Ballarat, Oct. 1971
... Yields information about the demolition or removal of the track along the Sebastopol line and how it was done. tramways trams Sebastopol Track Removal Closure Rails Black and White copy photograph of a newspaper photograph taken by The Courier - published 19/10/1971of Rail being removed from Albert St, Sebastopol, looking south and how it was done - not sure who was doing the work. ...Yields information about the demolition or removal of the track along the Sebastopol line and how it was done.Black and White copy photograph of a newspaper photograph taken by The Courier - published 19/10/1971of Rail being removed from Albert St, Sebastopol, looking south and how it was done - not sure who was doing the work. Collected by Alan Bradley from the Ballarat Courier early 1980's. See Excel file "Record of Ballarat Courier Photos SEC era" (Archive Documents) for source of details.tramways, trams, sebastopol, track removal, closure, rails -
Puffing Billy RailwayVehicle - Hand Trolley built by Chris Alger - gauge 2'6", Circa 1958
... line free of trees and other weeds. Chris was on the Puffing Billy Preservation Society committee for a number of years in the early days and contributed funds to Puffing Billy Preservation Society projects. Narrow Gauge - Puffing Billy Railway - track maintenance 2'6" puffing billy pbps trolley chris alger narrow gauge None Hardwood planks, Hardwood frame Flat 4 wheel, 2'6" rail trolley Removable Steel "T" handle Brake applies to one wheel Vehicle Hand Trolley built by Chris Alger - gauge 2'6" Chris Alger Chris Alger ...This Hand trolley was built by Chris Alger to undertake weed poisoning and other minor track work on the railway between Belgrave and Menzies Creek while the line was closed (1954-1962). From 1958, Chris often put a drum of chemical on the trolley and propelled it by hand up and down the line until the shakedown specials in 1962. Other times it just took the tools needed to keep the line free of trees and other weeds. Chris was on the Puffing Billy Preservation Society committee for a number of years in the early days and contributed funds to Puffing Billy Preservation Society projects.Narrow Gauge - Puffing Billy Railway - track maintenance Hardwood planks, Hardwood frame Flat 4 wheel, 2'6" rail trolley Removable Steel "T" handle Brake applies to one wheelNone2'6", puffing billy, pbps, trolley, chris alger, narrow gauge -
Puffing Billy RailwayTACL - Erica State Sawmill Rail Tractor, 1928
... rail tractors manufactured by Malcolm Moore of Port Melbourne Located in the Parishes of Moondarra and Telbit, Gippsland, the tramway terminated at Collins Siding on the Moe Walhalla 2'6"gauge branch of the Victorian Railways. Its construction by the Forests Commission of Victoria was to facilitate the extraction of timber from the Southern and Western slopes of Mount Erica and to replace the outlet tramways destroyed during the disastrous forest fires of February 1926. Tyers Valley Tramway The line...line for the first, second and third weeks were 54, 62 and 71 trucks respectively. info from : http://www.nmra.org.au/tyersvalley/Tyers-Tram.html Historic - Industrial Narrow gauge Railway - Timber working - Rail Tractor used by the the Forests Commission of Victoria on the Tyers Valley Tramway erica sawmill puffing billy tacl rail tractor tractor appliance co. ltd. ...TACL-Tractor Appliance Company Limited TACL rail tractors manufactured by Malcolm Moore of Port Melbourne Located in the Parishes of Moondarra and Telbit, Gippsland, the tramway terminated at Collins Siding on the Moe Walhalla 2'6"gauge branch of the Victorian Railways. Its construction by the Forests Commission of Victoria was to facilitate the extraction of timber from the Southern and Western slopes of Mount Erica and to replace the outlet tramways destroyed during the disastrous forest fires of February 1926. Tyers Valley Tramway The line, following the Eastern arm of the river, passed Ingrams Siding (7m.) to terminate at a forest area, known as "Ten Acre Block", 8m. 60c. from Collins Siding. The western branch of the line followed the Western Tyers Valley to Growlers Creek, 13m. 40c. from Collins Siding. THE T.A.C.L. TRACTORS at Tyers Valley tramway. On the 19th January 1928, T.A.C.L. locomotive, purchased from Tractor Appliance Co. Ltd. (Malcolm Moore), was delivered. This unit had a 20 h.p. Fordson engine coupled by a chain drive to the two axles, providing a tractive effort of approx. 2000lbs. Wheelbase was 5’ and weight was four tons. It was intended that the two tractor locomotives, working with the grade, would deliver timber from the branch lines to Tyers Junction, from which place it would be steam hauled out to the Collins Siding transfer point. Following a breakdown of the steam locomotive, haulage during the early months of 1928 was carried out by the T.A.C.L. unit, supplemented by the Nattrass, which was, by this time, becoming unreliable. During April 1928, after ensuring that no suitable locomotive was available in Australia, an order was placed with the Climax Manufacturing Co., U.S.A. for the supply of a geared locomotive. A second T.A.C.L. engine was purchased during May and, on the 27th, the local mill owners, having obtained running rights on the tramway, commenced haulage with the Harman. The three tractor units worked the branch lines and transported ballast, whilst the Harman hauled the timber to Collins Siding in rakes of eight trucks (56 tons). The weekly loading of the line for the first, second and third weeks were 54, 62 and 71 trucks respectively. info from : http://www.nmra.org.au/tyersvalley/Tyers-Tram.html Historic - Industrial Narrow gauge Railway - Timber working - Rail Tractor used by the the Forests Commission of Victoria on the Tyers Valley TramwayRail Tractor with Fordson engine coupled by a chain drive to the two axles - made of steel and wrought ironerica sawmill, puffing billy, tacl, rail tractor, tractor appliance co. ltd. (malcolm moore), industrial narrow gauge railway, tyers valley tramway, forests commission of victoria -
Puffing Billy RailwayPhoenix Foundry Plate
... Y 112 features an attractive lined apple green livery and has performed various rail tours around Victoria since restoration. ...Y 112 features an attractive lined apple green livery and has performed various rail tours around Victoria since restoration. ...Phoenix Foundry Plate - replica Made about 2010 cast off original from locomotive Y112 The Phoenix Foundry (1857-1906) fabricated iron and brass products - including engines and pumping gear for the mining industry, locomotives, steam rollers, water pipes, water gauges and diverse small items. Throughout its operation the business was located at premises on Armstrong Street, Ballarat . Background In 1852, at the age of thirty-three and after a year of operating his own engineering business at Williamstown, Lancashire-born blacksmith and engineer George Threlfall (1819-1897) arrived on the Sebastopol gold plain and immediately undertook blacksmith work repairing picks and tools for the miners. Little did he know that this fledgling business would be the genesis of the most iconic business of nineteenth-century Ballarat. At approximately thirty-nine years of age, English mechanical engineer Richard Carter (c1814-1883) came to Australia on board the Arrogant - arriving in Melbourne on 19 April 1853. He soon travelled to the Ballarat goldfields. Born in the year 1830 in Belfast (Ireland), mechanical engineer William Henry Shaw (1830-1896) arrived in Australia in October 1853. He worked briefly with George Threlfall at Sebastopol, then moved to Geelong to manage the small foundry of Frederick Moore. Twenty-four year old English-born iron moulder Robert Holden (c1831-?) left his home in Belfast (Ireland) in late 1854 and travelled from Liverpool to Melbourne on board the James Baines - arriving in February 1855. Afterwards he joined his brother-in-law William Henry Shaw in Ballarat. History Foundation to Incorporation In March 1857 George Threlfall joined in business with Richard Carter, William Henry Shaw and Robert Holden. They relocated Threlfall's successful engineering enterprise from Sebastopol to new premises in Armstrong Street, Ballarat. This business was then known variously as the Phoenix Iron Works Company, Phoenix Foundry or Messrs Carter and Co. By 15 April 1857 they were advertising that they were open for business as engineers, millwrights, boiler makers, smiths, iron founders and brass founders. In January 1858 George Threlfall left the partnership. Incorporation to 1889 1890 to Closing locomotive Y112 Builder: Phoenix Foundry, Ballarat Builder’s Number & Year: 238 of 1889 Designer: Kitson & Co Wheel Arrangement: 0-6-0 No. in class: 31 Entered Service: 24 July 1889 Taken off Register: 11 May 1961 The origins of the Victorian Railways Y-class lay with the decision by Kitson & Co, Leeds to place a 0-6-0 freight locomotive on display at the Centennial International Exhibition, Melbourne in 1888, together with a 2-4-2T suburban passenger locomotive. This marketing initiative proved successful as the Victorian Railways were clearly impressed with these machines, with both purchased after the exhibition and becoming the patterns for new standard locomotive types. Thirty examples of the 0-6-0 heavy freight design were ordered from the Phoenix Foundry, Ballarat, becoming the Y-class for main line heavy freight duties, while the 2-4-2T design became the E-class for Melbourne suburban passenger duties (represented by preserved locomotive E 236). The Y-class prove successful in service and accrued high mileages. They were inevitably superseded by more modern and powerful steam locomotives and a number cascaded into shunting and yard pilot duties, often with the addition of shunters steps along both locomotive and tender. Y 112 was one of the last in service when withdrawn in 1961. Fortunately it was saved for preservation and plinthed in central Ballarat, ostensibly in commemoration of Phoenix Foundry. I understand it is owned by the Sovereign Hill Museums Association. During the 1980’s, Y 112 was leased to Steamrail Victoria and restored to operation at an industrial site in Ballarat. Y 112 features an attractive lined apple green livery and has performed various rail tours around Victoria since restoration. It is normally based at the Steamrail depot in Ballarat East. Y 112 is the only 19th century design in operational condition in Victoria and as such is one of the oldest working steam locomotive in Victoria . Historic - Phoenix Foundry Plate - replica Made about 2010 cast off original from locomotive Y112Phoenix Foundry Plate Oval shaped plate with an image of a phoenix centered at the top with lettering surrounding it.Phoenix Foundry No 238 Ballarat Company Limited 1889.puffing billy, phoenix foundry, ballarat, locomotive y112, phoenix foundry plate - replica -
Hume City Civic CollectionPhotograph - Train smash, 17th April 1919
... This rail crash was one of many that has occurred in and near Sunbury and further on the tracks on the Bendigo Line over the years. ...17th April 1919 a stock train travelling north crashed head-on with a goods train coming in the opposite direction. The driver thought he had been given the all-clear to proceed into Sunbury and it was only when the train was approaching the Macedon Street bridge that he saw the red light and it was too late. The accident caused damage to rolling stack and disruption on the Bendigo and Maryborough lines. The train coming from Bendigo smashed onto the platform at Sunbury. The driver of the stock train was thrown under the van and suffered a broken arm and facial injuries. The fireman was thrown clear of the tracks. A local Sunbury doctor treated them before they were taken by a casualty train to hospital. A crew from Melbourne came to Sunbury to repair the damage. The track was cleared by that afternoon. This photograph shows the crane lifting steam engine off the platform at Sunbury Station. This rail crash was one of many that has occurred in and near Sunbury and further on the tracks on the Bendigo Line over the years. A black and white photograph with a cream border of a steam train engine on its side with a crane lifting it back onto the rails. Two workmen are standing by the tracks.train crashes, sunbury station -
Hume City Civic CollectionPhotograph, 21/04/2005
... This photograph was taken during the upgrade of the Bendigo Railway line at Sunbury Station. railways bendigo line railway stations bridges sunbury railway station george evans collection A coloured photograph of construction on the site of the Sunbury Railway Station. The rail ...This photograph was taken during the upgrade of the Bendigo Railway line at Sunbury Station.A coloured photograph of construction on the site of the Sunbury Railway Station. The rail track has been lowered and the station platform has been narrowed to accommodate the new trains. The former bluestone wall below the platform on the Melbourne side of the station has been replaced by reinforced concrete. The rail lines have been placed along the track on the RHS of the photograph.railways, bendigo line, railway stations, bridges, sunbury railway station, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic CollectionPhotograph, 21/04/2005
... For the twelve months when the upgrade of the line took place buses replaced the train services. railways bendigo line railway stations bridges sunbury railway station george evans collection A coloured photograph of construction on the site of the Sunbury Railway Station. The photograph was taken from the Macedon Street end of the station platform and shows the excavation taking place to allow for the placement of the new rail tracks. ...This photograph was taken during the upgrade of the Bendigo Railway line at Sunbury Station. For the twelve months when the upgrade of the line took place buses replaced the train services.A coloured photograph of construction on the site of the Sunbury Railway Station. The photograph was taken from the Macedon Street end of the station platform and shows the excavation taking place to allow for the placement of the new rail tracks.railways, bendigo line, railway stations, bridges, sunbury railway station, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic CollectionPhotograph, 21/04/2005
... This photograph was taken during the upgrade of the Bendigo Railway line at Sunbury Station. The upgrade of the rail track took over twelve months to complete and during that time buses replaced the train services....This photograph was taken during the upgrade of the Bendigo Railway line at Sunbury Station. The upgrade of the rail track took over twelve months to complete and during that time buses replaced the train services. railways bendigo line railway stations bridges sunbury railway station george evans collection A coloured photograph of construction on the site of the Sunbury Railway Station. ...This photograph was taken during the upgrade of the Bendigo Railway line at Sunbury Station. The upgrade of the rail track took over twelve months to complete and during that time buses replaced the train services.A coloured photograph of construction on the site of the Sunbury Railway Station. The photograph has been taken from the end of the Melbourne platform and shows the various pieces of machinery, which included an excavator, a fork lift and trucks, that were used in the work on the line.railways, bendigo line, railway stations, bridges, sunbury railway station, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic CollectionPhotograph, Asylum Avenue Sunbury
... This is a photograph of The Avenue leading to the Sunbury Asylum. it is lined with pine trees and post and rail fences. At some stage oak trees were also planted along the avenue. ...This is a photograph of The Avenue leading to the Sunbury Asylum. it is lined with pine trees and post and rail fences. At some stage oak trees were also planted along the avenue. ...This is a photograph of The Avenue leading to the Sunbury Asylum. it is lined with pine trees and post and rail fences. At some stage oak trees were also planted along the avenue. In the late 1990s the trees along the west side of The Avenue were removed as a result of housing development. They were later replaced.The Avenue was the main entrance leading to the former Sunbury AsylumA non-digital copy of a black and white photograph of a tree lined avenue with a white border. Unmounted.Written on the photo: Asylum Avenue/ Sunburysunbury asylum, trees, fences, the avenue, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic CollectionPhotograph, c. 1980's
... The hotel provided meals and accommodation for rail travellers. evans street brook street bubeck f.f. millett george royal hotel george evans collection ROYAL HOTEL A coloured photograph of the Royal Hotel which is situated on the sw corner of Brook and Evans Streets. A grey car is angle parked on the LHS of the photograph and there is a line ...The original single storey hotel was built by the vigneron, F. F. Bubeck. The hotel was destroyed by fire in 1901 and the present red brick building was built by George Millett. The hotel provided meals and accommodation for rail travellers.A coloured photograph of the Royal Hotel which is situated on the sw corner of Brook and Evans Streets. A grey car is angle parked on the LHS of the photograph and there is a line of plane treet around the curbside. The 2 storey hotel has red brick walls with cream trim around the windows and blue shutters on the windows on the upper storey. The roof is clad with terracotta tiles. Facing Brook and Evans Streets on the roof line are the parapets with the words 'Royal Hotel' on them.ROYAL HOTELevans street, brook street, bubeck, f.f., millett, george, royal hotel, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic CollectionPhotograph, Early 1990's
... The open land on the west side of the line was used by rail communters as a car park....The open land on the west side of the line was used by rail communters as a car park. cornish street horne street water towers coles supermarket sunbury railway station george evans collection A coloured photograph showing part of the T intersection at Cornish and Horne Streets. ...The photograph was taken after Coles Supermarket and Sunbury Shopping Square were constructed on the railway land on the east side of the line in 1989, but before the Safeway-Woolworths complex was built in 2000 on the west side of the railway line. The open land on the west side of the line was used by rail communters as a car park.A coloured photograph showing part of the T intersection at Cornish and Horne Streets. A large pine tree is growing at the corner immediately in front of a pedestrian crossing. The railway car park, metal water tower and Coles Supermarket are in the background. A boy is walking along the footpath.cornish street, horne street, water towers, coles supermarket, sunbury railway station, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic CollectionPhotograph, late 1980s
... rail transport...darbyshire...g. c....blind creek...v line...Construction began in 1859 when the railway was extended from Sunbury and was designed by G C Darbyshire. bridges transport rail transport darbyshire g. c. blind creek v line george evans collection A coloured photograph of the 5 arched bluestone rail bridge showing the grassy embankments on each side of the bridge and the creek flat at the base of the bridge. ...The five span masonry arch bridge over Blind Creek was one of the major constructions on the Melbourne to Echuca Railway. It was one of the first masonry rail bridges built in Victoria. Construction began in 1859 when the railway was extended from Sunbury and was designed by G C Darbyshire.A coloured photograph of the 5 arched bluestone rail bridge showing the grassy embankments on each side of the bridge and the creek flat at the base of the bridge. Some tree tops are visible on the other side of the bridge.bridges, transport, rail transport, darbyshire, g. c., blind creek, v line, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic CollectionPhotograph, late 1980s
... rail transport...darbyshire...g. c....blind creek...v line...Construction began in 1859 when the railway was extended from Sunbury and was designed by G C Darbyshire. bridges transport rail transport darbyshire g. c. blind creek v line george evans collection A coloured photograph of the 5 arched bluestone rail bridge over Blind Creek with the embankments on either side and the tower of Rupertswood Mansion in the distance. ...The five span masonry arch bridge over Blind Creek was one of the major constructions on the Melbourne to Echuca Railway. It was one of the first masonry rail bridges built in Victoria. Construction began in 1859 when the railway was extended from Sunbury and was designed by G C Darbyshire.A coloured photograph of the 5 arched bluestone rail bridge over Blind Creek with the embankments on either side and the tower of Rupertswood Mansion in the distance. A VLine diesel engine along with 3 goods carriages and a passenger carriage is on the bridge.bridges, transport, rail transport, darbyshire, g. c., blind creek, v line, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic CollectionPhotograph, 21/04/2005
... The upgrade took twelve months to complete and during this time bus services replaced the trains for commuters along Bendigo line. railways bendigo line railway stations bridges bluestone bridges sunbury railway station george evans collection A coloured photograph of the construction on the site of the Sunbury Railway Station. The old railway lines have been removed and the bluestone road over rail ...This photograph was taken during the upgrade of the Bendigo Railway line at the Sunbury Station in 2005. The upgrade took twelve months to complete and during this time bus services replaced the trains for commuters along Bendigo line.A coloured photograph of the construction on the site of the Sunbury Railway Station. The old railway lines have been removed and the bluestone road over rail bridge can be seen with excavation equipment in front of it. Concrete sleepers which replaced the old sleepers are on the LHS of the photograph.railways, bendigo line, railway stations, bridges, bluestone bridges, sunbury railway station, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic CollectionPhotograph, 21/04/2005
... The upgrade of the line took over twelve months to complete and bus services replaced the train service during that time. railways bendigo line railway stations bridges sunbury railway station george evans collection A coloured photograph of construction on the site of the Sunbury Railway Station. The photograph has been taken from the Macedon Street bridge and is looking south towards Station Street. The old rail ...This photograph was taken during the upgrade of the Bendigo Railway line at Sunbury Station. The upgrade of the line took over twelve months to complete and bus services replaced the train service during that time.A coloured photograph of construction on the site of the Sunbury Railway Station. The photograph has been taken from the Macedon Street bridge and is looking south towards Station Street. The old rail tracks have been removed and excavation work is in progress to make way for the new tracks. The new rail lines have been placed on the side of the track on the RHS of the photograph.railways, bendigo line, railway stations, bridges, sunbury railway station, george evans collection -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewsletter, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), 'The Met News", 1987 - 1990
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Set of 27 newsletters published by The Met or MTA and the PTC during the period 10/1987 to May 1990. 1 - Met News cOct. 1987 based on a date with a re-organisation chart and a note on consultative committees 2 - undated - Vol 1 No 1 - welcome from Kevin Shea, tram security and Bundoora tram line opening 3 - Met News - Nov 1987 - MetPlan, light rail opening, new bus workshop 4 - Dec. 1987 - Annual Report, Met band, time keeping, 5 - The Met News - Edition 5 - Feb. 1988- safety on our system, hearing dogs 6 - ed. 6 - March 1988 - John King new director general, and an organisation structure for the MTA 7 - ed. 7 - April 1988 - Premiers thanks, Laurie Harkin Chief GM Operations, Epping progress, new buses 8 - ed. 8 - May 1988 - Station improvement program, security 9 - ed. 10 - July 1988 - Kicking goals, EEO 10 - ed. 12 - Sep 1988 - Light rail vehicles delivered, show time, finals, and Hong Kong contract 11 - ed. 13 - Oct. 1988 - EEO, Thunderdome - commuting by cable - Norm Cross 12 - ed. 14 - Nov. 1988 - Met Band, VRI and travel survey 13 - ed. 15 - Dec. 1988 - the year ahead, annual patronage, more met shops, training 14 - ed. 16 - Jan. 1989 - 60 Plus, guards in the centre on trains, Upfield corridor services, and fare evasion 15 - ed. 17 - March 1989 - Transport Authorities to merge into the PTC, restructuring, Upfield, Grand Prix, 60 Plus 16 - ed. 18 - April 1989 - CCTV on trams, zero alcohol 17 - ed. 19 - May 1989 - training, Brunswick tram depot, Tramways Friendly Society 18 - ed. 20 - June 1989 - simplified fares - shows zones, public transport for the west, 95th super train, clearing Jolimont yards, 19 - ed. 21 - July 1989 - Keith Fitzmaurice appointed as CEO of the PTC, and a message from the CEO. 20 - ed. 22 - Aug. 1989 - Met Management training, 21 - ed. 23 - Sep. 1989 - Met Tickets, TransComm co-op, train maintenance 22 - ed. 24 - Oct. 1989 - security, Met tickets, post office tram - national philatelic exhibition 23 - ed. 25 - Nov. 1989 - structural efficiency 24 - ed. 26 - Dec/Jan 1989/90 - job guarantees, vandals 25 - ed. 27 - Feb/Mar 90 - new security for guards and drivers, Met workshops - future plans, tickets update, olympics promotion (1996) tram 26 - ed. 28 - April 90 - Peter Spyker Minister, Broadmeadows Station 27 - ed. 29 - May 1990 - PTC Ian Stoney appointed as CEO, Transport Super Fund, Not known if there were more issues past May 1990 - reborn as PTC Press July 1990....Set of 27 newsletters published by The Met or MTA and the PTC during the period 10/1987 to May 1990. 1 - Met News cOct. 1987 based on a date with a re-organisation chart and a note on consultative committees 2 - undated - Vol 1 No 1 - welcome from Kevin Shea, tram security and Bundoora tram line opening 3 - Met News - Nov 1987 - MetPlan, light rail opening, new bus workshop 4 - Dec. 1987 - Annual Report, Met band, time keeping, 5 - The Met News - Edition 5 - Feb. 1988- safety on our system, hearing dogs 6 - ed. 6 - March 1988 - John King new director general, and an organisation structure for the MTA 7 - ed. 7 - April 1988 - Premiers thanks, Laurie Harkin Chief GM Operations, Epping progress, new buses 8 - ed. 8 - May 1988 - Station improvement program, security 9 - ed. 10 - July 1988 - Kicking goals, EEO 10 - ed. 12 - Sep 1988 - Light rail vehicles delivered, show time, finals, and Hong Kong contract 11 - ed. 13 - Oct. 1988 - EEO, Thunderdome - commuting by cable - Norm Cross 12 - ed. 14 - Nov. 1988 - Met Band, VRI and travel survey 13 - ed. 15 - Dec. 1988 - the year ahead, annual patronage, more met shops, training 14 - ed. 16 - Jan. 1989 - 60 Plus, guards in the centre on trains, Upfield corridor services, and fare evasion 15 - ed. 17 - March 1989 - Transport Authorities to merge into the PTC, restructuring, Upfield, Grand Prix, 60 Plus 16 - ed. 18 - April 1989 - CCTV on trams, zero alcohol 17 - ed. 19 - May 1989 - training, Brunswick tram depot, Tramways Friendly Society 18 - ed. 20 - June 1989 - simplified fares - shows zones, public transport for the west, 95th super train, clearing Jolimont yards, 19 - ed. 21 - July 1989 - Keith Fitzmaurice appointed as CEO of the PTC, and a message from the CEO. 20 - ed. 22 - Aug. 1989 - Met Management training, 21 - ed. 23 - Sep. 1989 - Met Tickets, TransComm co-op, train maintenance 22 - ed. 24 - Oct. 1989 - security, Met tickets, post office tram - national philatelic exhibition 23 - ed. 25 - Nov. 1989 - structural efficiency 24 - ed. 26 - Dec/Jan 1989/90 - job guarantees, vandals 25 - ed. 27 - Feb/Mar 90 - new security for guards and drivers, Met workshops - future plans, tickets update, olympics promotion (1996) tram 26 - ed. 28 - April 90 - Peter Spyker Minister, Broadmeadows Station 27 - ed. 29 - May 1990 - PTC Ian Stoney appointed as CEO, Transport Super Fund, Not known if there were more issues past May 1990 - reborn as PTC Press July 1990. ...Set of 27 newsletters published by The Met or MTA and the PTC during the period 10/1987 to May 1990. 1 - Met News cOct. 1987 based on a date with a re-organisation chart and a note on consultative committees 2 - undated - Vol 1 No 1 - welcome from Kevin Shea, tram security and Bundoora tram line opening 3 - Met News - Nov 1987 - MetPlan, light rail opening, new bus workshop 4 - Dec. 1987 - Annual Report, Met band, time keeping, 5 - The Met News - Edition 5 - Feb. 1988- safety on our system, hearing dogs 6 - ed. 6 - March 1988 - John King new director general, and an organisation structure for the MTA 7 - ed. 7 - April 1988 - Premiers thanks, Laurie Harkin Chief GM Operations, Epping progress, new buses 8 - ed. 8 - May 1988 - Station improvement program, security 9 - ed. 10 - July 1988 - Kicking goals, EEO 10 - ed. 12 - Sep 1988 - Light rail vehicles delivered, show time, finals, and Hong Kong contract 11 - ed. 13 - Oct. 1988 - EEO, Thunderdome - commuting by cable - Norm Cross 12 - ed. 14 - Nov. 1988 - Met Band, VRI and travel survey 13 - ed. 15 - Dec. 1988 - the year ahead, annual patronage, more met shops, training 14 - ed. 16 - Jan. 1989 - 60 Plus, guards in the centre on trains, Upfield corridor services, and fare evasion 15 - ed. 17 - March 1989 - Transport Authorities to merge into the PTC, restructuring, Upfield, Grand Prix, 60 Plus 16 - ed. 18 - April 1989 - CCTV on trams, zero alcohol 17 - ed. 19 - May 1989 - training, Brunswick tram depot, Tramways Friendly Society 18 - ed. 20 - June 1989 - simplified fares - shows zones, public transport for the west, 95th super train, clearing Jolimont yards, 19 - ed. 21 - July 1989 - Keith Fitzmaurice appointed as CEO of the PTC, and a message from the CEO. 20 - ed. 22 - Aug. 1989 - Met Management training, 21 - ed. 23 - Sep. 1989 - Met Tickets, TransComm co-op, train maintenance 22 - ed. 24 - Oct. 1989 - security, Met tickets, post office tram - national philatelic exhibition 23 - ed. 25 - Nov. 1989 - structural efficiency 24 - ed. 26 - Dec/Jan 1989/90 - job guarantees, vandals 25 - ed. 27 - Feb/Mar 90 - new security for guards and drivers, Met workshops - future plans, tickets update, olympics promotion (1996) tram 26 - ed. 28 - April 90 - Peter Spyker Minister, Broadmeadows Station 27 - ed. 29 - May 1990 - PTC Ian Stoney appointed as CEO, Transport Super Fund, Not known if there were more issues past May 1990 - reborn as PTC Press July 1990.Demonstrates a The Met fact or data sheet giving general information about the organisation and its services.Set of 27 newsletters print A4 sheets - pages unless noted.mta, the met, ptc, ceo, reorganisations, rail, tram, bus, tickets, minister for transport, security, safety, training, upfield, tfs, bands -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNegative - Demolition of cable tram track Nicholson St Fitzroy, Hugh Ballment, 1955
... rail and concrete around the yokes. In the background is the Tankerville Arms Hotel and an AMPOL Service station. A route bus is parked on the left hand side of the photo. An excavator and compressor are parked as well along the work site which appear so to be working towards Gertrude St on the outbound track. Photo taken during 1955, the new line...rail and concrete around the yokes. In the background is the Tankerville Arms Hotel and an AMPOL Service station. A route bus is parked on the left hand side of the photo. An excavator and compressor are parked as well along the work site which appear so to be working towards Gertrude St on the outbound track. Photo taken during 1955, the new line ...The photograph shows the demolition or removal of the cable tram track in Nicholson St Fitzroy. Shows the removal of the rail and concrete around the yokes. In the background is the Tankerville Arms Hotel and an AMPOL Service station. A route bus is parked on the left hand side of the photo. An excavator and compressor are parked as well along the work site which appear so to be working towards Gertrude St on the outbound track. Photo taken during 1955, the new line to East Brunswick was opened in April 1956.Yields information about the removal of the cable tram track in Nicholson St, during 1955.Negative - 127 film black and white.tramways, nicholson st, cable trams, track work, demolition, track removal -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNegative - Tram track construction Nicholson St Fitzroy, Hugh Ballment, 1955
... There are two rail clamps set up to enable the welding of the rail, a concrete mixer and work site protection barriers and lights. See item 8955 for a cable tram track demolition photo. Photo taken during 1955, the new line...There are two rail clamps set up to enable the welding of the rail, a concrete mixer and work site protection barriers and lights. See item 8955 for a cable tram track demolition photo. Photo taken during 1955, the new line ...The photograph shows the construction of tram track in Nicholson St Fitzroy, looking south. There are two rail clamps set up to enable the welding of the rail, a concrete mixer and work site protection barriers and lights. See item 8955 for a cable tram track demolition photo. Photo taken during 1955, the new line to East Brunswick was opened in April 1956.Yields information about the construction of the new line in Nicholson St Fitzroy.Negative - 127 film black and white.tramways, nicholson st, track work, track construction, new tramways -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - VR tram 25, c1920s
... rail. On the left is part of a chemist shop verandah and a picket fence. VR 25 originally operated on the broad gauge track from St Kilda Station to Brighton, then in 1919 was converted to standard gauge to operate on the Sandringham to Black Rock line. ...rail. On the left is part of a chemist shop verandah and a picket fence. VR 25 originally operated on the broad gauge track from St Kilda Station to Brighton, then in 1919 was converted to standard gauge to operate on the Sandringham to Black Rock line. ...The photograph shows VR tram 25 with uniformed tram crew standing on the ground beside the driver's cab entrance with the driver holding a hand rail. On the left is part of a chemist shop verandah and a picket fence. VR 25 originally operated on the broad gauge track from St Kilda Station to Brighton, then in 1919 was converted to standard gauge to operate on the Sandringham to Black Rock line. The location of this photograph is the Black Rock terminus.Yields information about VR tram 25Black and white photograph with notes on the rear.In biro on the rear "Melbourne K J Magor No. per K Train 1110 aBx"vr tram, tram 25, uniformed crew, picket fance, st kilda station, brighton, sandringham, balck rock, broad gauge, standard gauge, terminus -
Melbourne Tram MuseumMagazine, National Trust, "Trust News - Vol 18 No 8", March 1990
... Yields information about the National Trust's proposals for the W class trams, cable trams and the Port Melbourne rail line. National Trust cable trams W class trams tramways Richmond Engine houses Port Melbourne Railway Magazine - 32 pages - part colour centre stapled. ...Published by the National Trust Victoria features a front cover photo of the interior of an SW5 class car by Brian Gilkes. Has an article by Frank Strahan on Melbourne W class trams and puts a case for their classification. Includes a photo of the Great Strike lineup of trams in Bourke St, An article by Celestina Sagazio on Melbourne's cable tram system looks at its history, remaining buildings, and Alf Twentyman's cable cars. Concludes with a note on the impending demolition of the Richmond Power or Engine house on the corner of Bridge Road and Hoddle St. Notes the moves to retain it and includes a photo of the building by Brian Gilkes. There is also an article on the Port Melbourne railway line, its heritage, and demolition.Yields information about the National Trust's proposals for the W class trams, cable trams and the Port Melbourne rail line.Magazine - 32 pages - part colour centre stapled.national trust, cable trams, w class trams, tramways, richmond, engine houses, port melbourne railway -
Melbourne Tram MuseumSlide - MTA tramway operations & light rail - set of 12, Hugh Ballment, 1987
... HBM046 - MTA, Sep 1987, Light rail looking west from Clarendon Street, New track with the railway embankment for the Port Melbourne railway line in the background. ...HBM046 - MTA, Sep 1987, Light rail looking west from Clarendon Street, New track with the railway embankment for the Port Melbourne railway line in the background. ...Set of 12 photos by Hugh Ballment of MTA trams or works: HBM035 - MTA, Aug 1987, Whiteman Street looking east towards Clarendon Street, Path of future St Kilda Light Rail. HBM036 - MTA, Aug 1987, looking east along Flinders Street, from a moving train on the railway viaduct. HBM037 - MTA, Aug 1987, Looking north up Spencer Street, across Flinders Street construction, with former VR Head Office in the background. several sliding door cars and A class are running on Route 12 HBM038 - MTA , Aug 1987, Flinders Street looking west across Spencer Street during reconstruction. HBM039 - MTA Z3 145 on Route 75, Aug 1987, Spencer Street, track works at Bourke Street with Savoy Taven and Hotel and the MMBW Buildings are in the background. HBM040 - MTA Tram 272 on Route 96, Aug 1987, Bourke Street, Tram queue of A, Z and Z3 class trams at Spencer Street terminus. The Eliza Tinsley and Mail Exchange buildings are in the background. HBM041 - MTA, Aug 1987, shows traffic coming out Yarrabank Road, Light Rail billboard at the left HBM042 - MTA W2 380, 1987, Flinders Street, at Swanston Street, with Young and Jackson's Hotel in the background, along with adverts for ANZ and Fosters Lager HBM043 - MTA W2 502, 1987, Flinders Street, Art tram, with St Paul's Cathedral in the background HBM044 - MTA, 1987, Spencer Street, Trackwork at Collins Street, with the former VR Head Office and Outward Parces Office. HBM045 - MTA Y1 611, 1987, Flinders Street, with the Stotts, CTA buildings in the background, with adverts for Peter Jackson cigarettes and Coca Cola. HBM046 - MTA, Sep 1987, Light rail looking west from Clarendon Street, New track with the railway embankment for the Port Melbourne railway line in the background. Note the construction of the West Gate Freeway City Link and associated creeper cranes. Yields information about Melbourne tram operations, and the construction of the St Kilda to Port Melbourne Light Rail.Kodachrome plastic mounts, with notes - set of 12tramways, queensbridge, light rail, bourke st, railways, clarendon st, swanston st, spencer st, trackworks, tram 380, tram 272, tram 145, trams, flinders st, whiteman st, yarrabank road, z3 class, a class, z class, w2 class, tram 611, y1 class, tram 502, route 12, route 96, route 75, collins st -
Melbourne Tram MuseumSlide - MMTB, and TMSV Tours - set of 12, Hugh Ballment, 1960s to 1980s
... HBM243 - MMTB Tram 610, 22/09/1968, Brunswick depot, HBM244 - MMTB Trams 676, 180, 10/09/1967, River St, HBM245 - MMTB Tram 676, 10/09/1967, Dandenong Rd - Caulfield loop. , Has the Hoys theatre in the background HBM246 - MMTB Tram 676, 10/09/1967, Union Rd Ascot Vale, with the Showgrounds in the far background and a building with adverts for Four'n Twenty Pies HBM247 - MMTB, 28/07/1968, Preston workshops, Short traverser HBM248 - MMTB Trams 928 180, 10/09/1967, Holmes St, At Moreland Rd - derailed with TMSV tour trams in the background and now a lot of onlookers' HBM249 - MMTB Tram 928, 10/09/1967, Holmes St, At Moreland Rd - derailed HBM250 - MMTB Trams 7, 6, 10/09/1967, South Melbourne depot, Per way yard HBM251 - MMTB Tram 610, 22/09/1968, Victoria St, Looking east from Elizabeth St, with CUB buildings and an Ampol service station HBM252 - MMTB Trams 676, 180, 10/09/1967, Elizabeth St, At terminus with Flinders St station in the background with an advert for Sitmar line, Hosies Hotel and Damman's sandwich shop HBM253 - MTA Tram 2067, c1988, Albert Park, Light rail level crossing, showing only traffic lights. ...HBM243 - MMTB Tram 610, 22/09/1968, Brunswick depot, HBM244 - MMTB Trams 676, 180, 10/09/1967, River St, HBM245 - MMTB Tram 676, 10/09/1967, Dandenong Rd - Caulfield loop. , Has the Hoys theatre in the background HBM246 - MMTB Tram 676, 10/09/1967, Union Rd Ascot Vale, with the Showgrounds in the far background and a building with adverts for Four'n Twenty Pies HBM247 - MMTB, 28/07/1968, Preston workshops, Short traverser HBM248 - MMTB Trams 928 180, 10/09/1967, Holmes St, At Moreland Rd - derailed with TMSV tour trams in the background and now a lot of onlookers' HBM249 - MMTB Tram 928, 10/09/1967, Holmes St, At Moreland Rd - derailed HBM250 - MMTB Trams 7, 6, 10/09/1967, South Melbourne depot, Per way yard HBM251 - MMTB Tram 610, 22/09/1968, Victoria St, Looking east from Elizabeth St, with CUB buildings and an Ampol service station HBM252 - MMTB Trams 676, 180, 10/09/1967, Elizabeth St, At terminus with Flinders St station in the background with an advert for Sitmar line, Hosies Hotel and Damman's sandwich shop HBM253 - MTA Tram 2067, c1988, Albert Park, Light rail level crossing, showing only traffic lights. ...Set of 12 photos by Hugh Ballment, unless noted, of MMTB trams and TMSV Tours. HBM242 - MMTB Trams 676, 180, 10/09/1967, North Coburg, At terminus. Has a chemist shop in the background that did night prescriptions. HBM243 - MMTB Tram 610, 22/09/1968, Brunswick depot, HBM244 - MMTB Trams 676, 180, 10/09/1967, River St, HBM245 - MMTB Tram 676, 10/09/1967, Dandenong Rd - Caulfield loop. , Has the Hoys theatre in the background HBM246 - MMTB Tram 676, 10/09/1967, Union Rd Ascot Vale, with the Showgrounds in the far background and a building with adverts for Four'n Twenty Pies HBM247 - MMTB, 28/07/1968, Preston workshops, Short traverser HBM248 - MMTB Trams 928 180, 10/09/1967, Holmes St, At Moreland Rd - derailed with TMSV tour trams in the background and now a lot of onlookers' HBM249 - MMTB Tram 928, 10/09/1967, Holmes St, At Moreland Rd - derailed HBM250 - MMTB Trams 7, 6, 10/09/1967, South Melbourne depot, Per way yard HBM251 - MMTB Tram 610, 22/09/1968, Victoria St, Looking east from Elizabeth St, with CUB buildings and an Ampol service station HBM252 - MMTB Trams 676, 180, 10/09/1967, Elizabeth St, At terminus with Flinders St station in the background with an advert for Sitmar line, Hosies Hotel and Damman's sandwich shop HBM253 - MTA Tram 2067, c1988, Albert Park, Light rail level crossing, showing only traffic lights. Yields information about Melbourne tram operations, TMSV tours of the 1960s, and photos of Melbourne tramways.Kodachrome cardboard and plastic mounts, with notes - set of 12tramways, tram 610, tmsv, tram 104, the zoo, tram 676, tram 106, brunswick depot, preston workshops, traverser, victoria parade, north coburg, caulfield, dandenon road, union road, derailment, tram 6, tram 7, south melbourne depot, tram 2067, albert park, level crossing, elizabeth st, victoria st, tram 928 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - New run out track Essendon Depot, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board MMTB or VicRail or Ministry of Transport, Sept 1960
... line. This new arrangement meant that trams running out or in from the northbound track no longer had to negotiate a crossover, thus reducing motor traffic congestion. The obsolete crossover was removed. It is likely that in the following days mass concrete was used to rebuild the roadway. As tramway rail...line. This new arrangement meant that trams running out or in from the northbound track no longer had to negotiate a crossover, thus reducing motor traffic congestion. The obsolete crossover was removed. It is likely that in the following days mass concrete was used to rebuild the roadway. As tramway rail ...Photograph shows the laying of a new northern exit/entry road for Essendon Depot. Grooved tramway rail and turnouts are in place supported by timber sleepers. Part of the footpath and a section roadway on Mt Alexander Road are excavated for these works. Three workmen in civilian clothes are tightening tie bars; W2 class tram 552 has cleared the new works bound for Essendon Aerodrome route 59 with weather blinds down; three motor vehicles are shown in the distance, two with the distinctive shape of a Holden. The high fence and tennis court opposite the depot are part of a Catholic convent and teachers college. Records suggest the date is September 1960 when the single northern exit/entry track to the southbound line was replaced with this double track. Until this time, a separate crossover provided a connection to the northbound line. This new arrangement meant that trams running out or in from the northbound track no longer had to negotiate a crossover, thus reducing motor traffic congestion. The obsolete crossover was removed. It is likely that in the following days mass concrete was used to rebuild the roadway. As tramway rail with a flangeway was no longer produced in Australia from the 1960s, railway-type rail without a flangeway was used instead and the flangeway provided by a groove in the concrete. This photograph is likely an official M&MTB photograph.Yields information about Essendon Depot and track improvements c1960 Black and white photographs with no note on rear. official m&mtb photograph, essendon depot, exit road, mt alexander road, tie bars, w2 class, 552, weather blinds, essendon aerodrome, route 59, holden, catholic convent, teachers college, crossover, turnout, mass concrete, railway type rail, flangeway -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument, A V McLean et al, "Conversion of Convential railway to light rail", 1982
... Report prepared by A V McLean Corporate Planning Manager The Met and P A Don Group Manager V/Line about a 1982 study about the replacing the two heavy rail services to St Kilda and Port Melbourne with Light Rail. ...Report prepared by A V McLean Corporate Planning Manager The Met and P A Don Group Manager V/Line about a 1982 study about the replacing the two heavy rail services to St Kilda and Port Melbourne with Light Rail. ...Report prepared by A V McLean Corporate Planning Manager The Met and P A Don Group Manager V/Line about a 1982 study about the replacing the two heavy rail services to St Kilda and Port Melbourne with Light Rail. The paper looks at the financial, economic, accessibility and patronage implications of the conversion. Has maps, tables and recommendations, including routing via Collins and Bourke Streets. Yields information about the conversion of the St Kilda and Port Melbourne rail lines to light rail which opened to St Kilda in Nov. 1987.Paper or report, photocopied 16 A4 pages stapled in the top left hand corner.tramways, light rail, conversion, st kilda, port melbourne, railways, light rail conversion -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Report on cable tram rail wear, Melbourne Tramways Trust (MTT), 3/1913
... Looks at the type of rail used, the wear per annum on average, life span, wood blocks and a summary of the wear on each line including the opening dates. ...Looks at the type of rail used, the wear per annum on average, life span, wood blocks and a summary of the wear on each line including the opening dates. ...Report by T Hamilton Engineer and Secretary of the Melbourne Tramways Trust dated 10/3/1913 on the wear of the Melbourne cable rails with the assistance of Mr Gerard Wight on Melbourne University. Looks at the type of rail used, the wear per annum on average, life span, wood blocks and a summary of the wear on each line including the opening dates. Includes comments on the renewal of the rails and the relationship with the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co.Yields information about the wear on the Melbourne cable tram rails by 1913.Document printed quarto paper, four pages.tramways, technical information, motors, cable trams, rails, track materials, track maintenance, mtt, mtco -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument, The Met, "Information on the Upfield Light Rail Project", 1990
... Documents comprise: 15 page - information document describing the project, planning timing including a proposed timetable from the Coburg stop, Sydney Road tram shuttle, North Melbourne bus service, and ticket zones. 1 page letter and consultation form dated 30/1/1990 addressed to the AETA 1 page - notes on consultative meeting outcomes 1 page information note on the Upfield light rail 3 page document titled "The fourth option" - LRT and trams retained in Sydney Road Yields information about the proposals to convert the Upfield rail line to light rail. Tramways The Met Upfield Light Rail new tramways Consultation Set of documents - comprising 22 A4 printed pages. ...Documents comprise: 15 page - information document describing the project, planning timing including a proposed timetable from the Coburg stop, Sydney Road tram shuttle, North Melbourne bus service, and ticket zones. 1 page letter and consultation form dated 30/1/1990 addressed to the AETA 1 page - notes on consultative meeting outcomes 1 page information note on the Upfield light rail 3 page document titled "The fourth option" - LRT and trams retained in Sydney RoadYields information about the proposals to convert the Upfield rail line to light rail.Set of documents - comprising 22 A4 printed pages.tramways, the met, upfield, light rail, new tramways, consultation -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument, The Met, "The Answer Book", c1985
... Gives tram service information, bus replacement, Sundays, William St and La Trobe St services, route numbers for various suburbs, bus and rail service information. Includes notes on the Upfield line - route 19 and buses after peak periods, wheel chairs, station and neighbourhood list, and contact information....Gives tram service information, bus replacement, Sundays, William St and La Trobe St services, route numbers for various suburbs, bus and rail service information. Includes notes on the Upfield line - route 19 and buses after peak periods, wheel chairs, station and neighbourhood list, and contact information. ...Document or pamphlet titled "The Answer Book" issued by The Met, c1985 providing information to crews about public transport services. Gives tram service information, bus replacement, Sundays, William St and La Trobe St services, route numbers for various suburbs, bus and rail service information. Includes notes on the Upfield line - route 19 and buses after peak periods, wheel chairs, station and neighbourhood list, and contact information.Yields information about Melbourne public transport services to provide crews with information to enable questions to be answered.Document - 24 pages, centre stapled, printed in colour.public transport, the met, melbourne, railways, upfield, buses, suburban trains -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - News Release, Victoria Transport, "Light rail Transit system for Melbourne", 20/11/1985
... News Release from Victoria Transport titled "Light rail Transit system for Melbourne" - dated 20/11/1985 about the proposed north - south Light Rail service - Nicholson St / St Kilda and Port Melbourne. Announced by Tom Roper, Transport Minister. Notes the first LRV on the Burwood line, the need for new vehicles and that it would be operational by the end of 1987....News Release from Victoria Transport titled "Light rail Transit system for Melbourne" - dated 20/11/1985 about the proposed north - south Light Rail service - Nicholson St / St Kilda and Port Melbourne. Announced by Tom Roper, Transport Minister. Notes the first LRV on the Burwood line, the need for new vehicles and that it would be operational by the end of 1987. ...News Release from Victoria Transport titled "Light rail Transit system for Melbourne" - dated 20/11/1985 about the proposed north - south Light Rail service - Nicholson St / St Kilda and Port Melbourne. Announced by Tom Roper, Transport Minister. Notes the first LRV on the Burwood line, the need for new vehicles and that it would be operational by the end of 1987.Yields information about the formal announcement of the St Kilda / Port Melbourne Light rail project.Document - three A4 sheets - has been stapled in top left hand corner.tramways, light rail, st kilda light rail, port melbourne, lrv -
Surrey Hills Historical Society CollectionPhotograph, D716 steam train at Mont Albert Station, 1919, 1919
... line passenger and goods service, where they continued in service for the next fifty years. The D716 was probably built at the Newport Workshops, post 1910 and before 1914. The expansion of Melbourne's population into new suburbs early in the 20th century, and the delay of the suburban electrification project, meant there was the need for faster and more powerful steam locomotives for the suburban rail network. ...line passenger and goods service, where they continued in service for the next fifty years. The D716 was probably built at the Newport Workshops, post 1910 and before 1914. The expansion of Melbourne's population into new suburbs early in the 20th century, and the delay of the suburban electrification project, meant there was the need for faster and more powerful steam locomotives for the suburban rail network. ...The photo was taken at 8.15am on Friday 12 September 1919. The D class was a passenger and mixed traffic steam locomotive which operated on the Victorian Railways from 1902 to 1974. Originally it was introduced on mainline express passenger services, but they were quickly superseded by the much larger A2 class and were relegated to secondary and branch line passenger and goods service, where they continued in service for the next fifty years. The D716 was probably built at the Newport Workshops, post 1910 and before 1914. The expansion of Melbourne's population into new suburbs early in the 20th century, and the delay of the suburban electrification project, meant there was the need for faster and more powerful steam locomotives for the suburban rail network. In 1908, the basic design was adapted to create a more powerful locomotive. They were put to work on longer and hillier suburban routes including the Lilydale line. A total of 58 were built between 1908 and 1913. See wikipedia for a more detailed history of the D class locomotives. Electric trains replaced steam in 1922. Mr William Holmes of 'Lugano', Mont Albert Road was in charge of the design and introduction of the electrification of the Melbourne rail system.Black and white photo of a steam train approaching the platform at Mont Albert station. Rear in blue biro in Jocelyn Hall's handwriting: "Hamilton St Mont Albert / probably 1919".mont albert station, railways, trains, d class locomotives, norman carter, steam trains -
Surrey Hills Historical Society CollectionPhotograph, Leaving Surrey Hills - the rear of first electric surburban train to Belgrave, 1962, 18/02/1962
... This was a special run for rail enthusiasts and marked the official opening of the first train from Ferntree Gully to Belgrave after the line from Upper Ferntree Gully was converted to broad gauge and electrified....This was a special run for rail enthusiasts and marked the official opening of the first train from Ferntree Gully to Belgrave after the line from Upper Ferntree Gully was converted to broad gauge and electrified. surrey hills transport trains railways rail electrification special rail excursions official opening A sign at the rear of the train states: "First train / Sunday February 18 / Special Excursion / Ferntree Gully Belgrave / Electrification" A black and white photograph of the rear of a train with passengers alighting at Surrey Hills station. ...This was a special run for rail enthusiasts and marked the official opening of the first train from Ferntree Gully to Belgrave after the line from Upper Ferntree Gully was converted to broad gauge and electrified.A black and white photograph of the rear of a train with passengers alighting at Surrey Hills station. Signage on the rear indicates that the train was a special excursion marking the electrification of the rail from Ferntree Gully to Belgrave.A sign at the rear of the train states: "First train / Sunday February 18 / Special Excursion / Ferntree Gully Belgrave / Electrification"surrey hills, transport, trains, railways, rail electrification, special rail excursions, official opening
