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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Magazine, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), "MetLines - Vol 1, No. 9 December 1985", Dec. 1985
... The Met ...Magazine - 20 A4 pages centre stapled - titled "MetLines - Vol 1, No. 9 December 1985", staff newspaper of the Metropolitan Transit Authority. Has a number of "Santa Claus" on the front cover. Contains an article on page 8, "Keeping tram lines clean" and "Scrubber Cars" - featuring Frank Reale-Key posing in front of Scrubber 8W. Also has a photo of scrubber No. 11. Gives a background to the cars, when they are used, operated by Civil Branch. Gives hours of use and crews. On page 3 is a follow up to a question on a MTOC conductor with the large safety pins of the era.trams, tramways, scrubber tram, the met, conductors, track, mto co -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard - notecard - Z1 Flinders St Station, Elite Images, c2010
... The Met ...Card shows a northbound Z1 class tram, possibly No. 96, in Swanston St with the Flinders St Station building behind. This class of tram was withdrawn during the mid 2010sDemonstrates productions of trams and Flinders St station as souvenirs or saleable items.Folded card, blank inside, printed full colour - No. 9423tramways, flinders st station, z1 class tram, swanston st, flinders st, tram, the met -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Album, Gus Weir, My Melbourne Trams - Z1, Z2 & Z3 class trams, 1980 to 2011
... The Met ...Compiled by Gus Weir of the Wellington Tramway Museum, former Wellington tram driver. Comprises some 70 double-sided album sheets for photographs of Melbourne Z1, Z2 and Z3 class trams. Scanned into 6 parts as pdf files. Many photos taken at Domain Interchange, Swanston Walk, Bourke St, St Kilda Road, Elizbeth St and La Trobe St. Photos by Gus himself during Melbourne visits with some by B R Symons, D W Jones, and Michael P Hawkins Part 1 - Introduction - Z1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 14, 19 & 22. Part 2 - Z1, 28, 31, 34, 37, 39, 49, 43, 45, 47, 49, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 59, 61, 63, 65, 71, 70, 73, 80, 81, 84, 85, 86, 87, 89, 93 & 95. Part 3 - Z1 & Z2 & Z3 - 96, 100, 101, 108, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 120, 122, 123, 125, 126, 128, 199, 136, 137 & 138 Part 4 - Z3 138, 139, 148, 150, 151, 154, 157, 155, 158 (Royal Tram), 160, 163, 164, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170 & 173 Part 5 - Z3 175, 176. 178, 179, 181, 182, 185, 186, 187, 193, 194, 196, 197, 199, 201, 203, & 204 Part 6 - Z3 204, 205, 208, 209, 211, 217, 219, 220, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 228, 229 & 230, Yields detailed information about Melbourne trams from 1980 to 2011Set of 70 album sheets most with four photos - some blanks to allow for further photos. Each photo has a label on the rear, with details of the photograph location, photographer and date. An insert label on each page gives tram number, location and date. See last image file - Gus Weir Obituary - Wellington Tramway Museum 2019.tramways, tramcars, albums, z1 class, z2 class, z3 class, melbourne, mmtb, the met, ptc, yarra trams, swanston trams, m>tram, domain junction, swanston st, bourke st -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Album, Gus Weir, My Melbourne Trams - B class trams, 1990 to 2011
... The Met ...Compiled by Gus Weir of the Wellington Tramway Museum, former Wellington tram driver. Comprises some 44 double-sided album sheets for photographs of Melbourne B class trams. Scanned into 4 parts as pdf files. Many photos taken at Domain Interchange, Swanston Walk, Bourke St, St Kilda Road, Elizbeth St, docklands, St Vincents Plaza, and La Trobe St. Photos by Gus himself during Melbourne visits. Part 1 - Introduction - B1 - 2001, 2002, B2 2003, 2005, 2009, 2010, 2027, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2106, 2026, 2027, 2032 & 2034. Part 2 - B2 2036, 2037, 2040, 2041, 2042, 2045, 2047, 2048, 2049, 2051, 2052, 2055, 2060, 2063, 2067, 2119, 2068, 2069, 2077 & 2078 Part 3 - B2 2078, 2085, 2087, 2093, 2094, 2047, 2049, 2100, 2101, 2103, 2089, 2114, 2104, 2105, 2106, 2108, 2109 & 2111. Part 4 - B2 2112, 2115, 2117, 2120, 2123, 2125. 2126, 2131 & 2132.Yields detailed information about Melbourne trams from 1990 to 2011Set of 44 album sheets most with four photos within a PerforMore spring clip album, heavy card covers, plastic cover with a Negative pocket, and some blanks to allow for further photos. Each photo has a label on the rear, with details of the photograph's location, photographer, and date. An insert label on each page gives the tram number, location, and date.tramways, tramcars, albums, melbourne, mmtb, the met, ptc, yarra trams, swanston trams, m>tram, domain junction, swanston st, bourke st, elizabeth st, b class, b1 class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Take Care in Metland" tram 947, c1995
... The Met ...Photo of the Take Care in Metland" tram SW6 947, in Swanston St near La Trobe St. The street has been partially closed as Swanston Walk during 1992. The tram was given the all-over scheme as part of a Safety campaign for public transport users. The reference has a photo of the tram in 1995.Yields information about tram 947 with a The Met safety message.Colour photograph printed on Kodak paper.melbourne, tramways, sw6 class, safety, the met, swanston st, tram 947, decorated trams, trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet - PTC, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), "100 years of Melbourne Trams", 1985
... The Met ...Produced to celebrate 100 years of trams in Melbourne. Gives a brief history of Melbourne cable trams, horse trams, first electric trams, the MMTB, Rolling stock and the transition to the Metropolitan Transit Authority. Printed under the Public Transport Corporation logo.Yields information about the history of Melbourne's trams.Four page A4, folded A3 printed two colours, on gloss paper.melbourne, public transport, tramways, history, cable trams, mmtb, the met -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - List, MMTB Tramcar builders, c1988
... The Met ...List of builders of MMTB trams from the L class to B2 class, giving number built, the builder, date and car numbers. Lists to B2 2008 of 1988.Yields information about the builders of the MMTB and The Met tramcar fleet from 1921 to 1988.Set of 3 A4 photocopied sheets, the first two stapled in top left hand corner.mmtb, tramcars, tramways, data sheet, rolling stock, the met -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Booklet, Australian Tramway & Motor Omnibus Employees Association (ATMOEA), "Handbook of Award, Long Service Leave and & Workers Compensation", 1984
... The Met ...Has reference to the MTA (Metropolitan Transport Authority), lists of Union Officers, delegates, Do's and Don't's. Has many advertisements for organisations throughout the book, including Slater and Gordon, BHP steel and Tramways Benefit Society. Gives information on pay rates, awards, gratuity payments and working conditions.Yields information about the ATOMEA and the awards that crews worked under in 1984 and 1985Booklet - blue card covers with an image of an articulated tram and a bus, 36 pages, centre stapled, titled "Handbook of Award, Long Service Leave and & Workers Compensation 1984-85". tramways, melbourne, atomea, awards, unions, workplace conditions, workers compensation, annual leave, the met, mta -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, Ministry of Transport, "Transport Progress", Jul. 1983
... The Met ...Eight page newsprint Newspaper, titled "Transport Progress", issued by the Ministry of Transport, July 1983, Issue 2, about the formation of the new transport authorities, STA, Metropolitan Transport Authority, new trams and trains, extensions to Bundoora, railways, Ministry of Transport..trams, tramways, melbourne, mmtb, metropolitan transit authority, the met, state transport authority, sta -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, Ministry of Transport, "Transport Progress", Jul. 1983
... The Met ...Eight page newsprint Newspaper, titled "Transport Progress", issued by the Ministry of Transport, late 1982 with a collection of newspaper stories about Melbourne transport dated to early Nov 1982. Has stories about more Comeng trains, new articulated trams for Melbourne, merger of the transport bodies, restructure, Jolimont, Domain Interchange, level crossings, Restaurant tram and rail and road safety. 2nd copy added 5-6-2016 from Charles Craig Collection..trams, tramways, melbourne, mmtb, metropolitan transit authority, the met, state transport authority, sta -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Technical pamphlet/s, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), "Prototype Articulated LRV - Melbourne Australia", Oct. 1984
... The Met ...Six page, A4 photocopied technical pamphlet titled "Prototype Articulated LRV - Melbourne Australia", providing detailed specifications and description of the vehicle produced by Comeng (Victoria) in conjunction with AEG Telefunken and DUWAG. Provides details for B class trams 2001 and 2002. Dated 22/11/1983. Produced by The Metropolitan Transit Authority. Second copy of document - dated October 1984 added 3/4/2017. Changes not known, looks similar.2nd copy has "(Re B class") in ink on top edge.trams, tramways, b class, the met, comeng, specification, preston workshops -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Road Traffic Authority, "Central Area Transport Study", Dec. 1988
... The Met ...Report - 108 pages + card cover, centre stapled, titled "Central Area Transport Study", produced by the Road Traffic Authority as part of the Central Area Transport Strategy (CATS), with a forward by the Minister for Transport Jim Kennan, has a table of contents, figures and tables. Provides a set of Action Plans, looks at future development areas around Melbourne, options, roads, tram and rail lines, cycle and pedestrians. Draft document. See Reg Item 1582 for a March 1991 version.Has pen marks high lighting various paragraphs.trams, tramways, public transport, melbourne, road transport, the met, minister for transport -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Decorative object - Mounted decal, The Exhibition Centre, "The Melbourne Tram", 1992
... The Met ...Mounted decal "The Melbourne Tram" - glued to green vinyl covered craftwood or similar timber. Has a hanging strip or cord with two metal lugs screwed into the mounting material on rear. Mounted by "The Exhibition Centre" Randal advised that Y469 was painted dark green very briefly in 1992 - an initiative of the Kirner Government to operate "The Melbourne Tram" as a tourist service. See also the front cover of the PTC "Changing Times", Vol 2, No. 22, 18 June 1992 - htd539i4 for the launch of the tourist tram service. See Reg Item 627 for a brochure or pamphlet for the service and 669 for a complimentary ticket. See Reg item 5962 for a calendar image of the tram.trams, tramways, the met, logos, decal, y class, tourist trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Biscay Greetings, "Trams of Melbourne", c1990
... The Met ...Full colour gloss postcard of five Melbourne trams titled "Trams of Melbourne". Features: 1 - 887 in Swanston St. 2 - Restaurant tram 442 3 - Decorated tram No. 990 - Vicsig website gives two dates for Evian (they spelt it Avian) water Oct 1990 and Feb. 1991. 4 and 5 - tram ? - advertising car done for "Metland Express" - "Safety First on the Metland Express" On the rear has the Biscay Greetings Pty Ltd logo, copyright message, message and stamp block and in the bottom left hand corner, a map of Melbourne with an arrow pointing at Melbourne. 2nd copy added 30/8/2020trams, tramways, postcards, the met, advertising trams, swanston st, tram 887, tram 442, tram 990 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Kew Depot Committee - AETA, A class trams 249 and 253, 1991
... The Met ...Full colour gloss postcard of A class trams 249 and 253 in Victoria Parade, East Melbourne in May 1990 at the Simpson St. stop. Note the tram stop sign by 253. Tram 249 has the destination of City and 253 - Kew Depot. On the rear has a photo of a destination blind - showing Kew Depot with the words "75 years of Service" underneath, address and stamp blocks, PMTT logo with an A class tram in the centre. In the bottom left hand corner are the details of the photo and photographer - Ray Marsh and the number T104. 2nd copy added 15/9/2020.trams, tramways, postcards, kew depot, victoria parade, celebrations, pmtt, tram 249, tram 253, a class, the met, route 42, route 47 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Instruction, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), "Metropolitan Transit Authority - Tram and Bus Division - Tram and Bus Traffic Officer's Training Manual - November 1984", Nov. 1984
... The Met ...Instruction or Manual, brown comb binder, green covers with Metropolitan Transit logo on front cover and name on rear cover, 66 single sided pages. Provides information for the training of inspectors titled "Metropolitan Transit Authority - Tram and Bus Division - Tram and Bus Traffic Officer's Training Manual - November 1984".trams, tramways, the met, inspectors, metropolitan transit authority, traffic officers, training, instructions -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Research Notes, Don Storey, "Melbourne electric Tramways - Gunzel Notes - a timeline of the Melbourne Electric Tramways", 2003
... The Met ...Research Report titled - "Melbourne electric Tramways - Gunzel Notes - a timeline of the Melbourne Electric Tramways", 94 A4 unbound pages, secured by a fold back clip. Gives a summary of the periods between 1884 and 1904, 1904 to 1920, 1920 to 1983, 1983 to 1997. Has appendences for route numbers, tram allocation, depot lists, trams sold to Ballarat, Bendigo or Geelong and Preserved track. Index note an appendix for track maps but not within document. Has been scanned into two pdf (unsearchable files) pages 1-49 and 50-96 - see image files. See also Reg Item 715 for a similar document published by the ARE in 1997. See http://www.classicaustraliantv.com/Gunzel.htm - accessed 1-11-2016 Prepared by Don Storey See also Reg item 2922 for another version of the depot allocation lists.trams, tramways, melbourne, history, mmtb, the met, ptc, cable trams, history, depot allocation, preserved trams, route numbers -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), Bundle of tickets, mid 1980's
... The Met ...Set of five Blocks each of 200 tickets bundled for issuing purposes - brown ink on off white paper, 60c, with the letters MTA at the top of the ticket. The ticket number is in black ink. The tickets have been wrapped with a sheet of brown paper secured with adhesive tape. Numbered R093001 to R094000 The tickets have been stapled onto a heavy cardboard back with a single metal staple.trams, tramways, the met, tickets, mta -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), Bundle of tickets, mid 1980's
... The Met ...Set of five Blocks each of 200 tickets bundled for issuing purposes - black ink on off white paper, $1, ticket with the letters MTA at the top of the ticket. The ticket number is in black ink. The tickets have been wrapped with a sheet of brown paper secured with adhesive tape. Numbered Bb637001 to 638000 The tickets have been stapled onto a heavy cardboard back with a single metal staple.trams, tramways, the met, tickets, mta -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), Bundle of tickets, mid 1980's
... The Met ...Set of five Blocks each of 200 tickets bundled for issuing purposes - green ink on off white paper, 50c, ticket with the letters MTA at the top of the ticket. The ticket number is in black ink. The tickets have been wrapped with a sheet of brown paper secured with adhesive tape. Numbered Ao426001 to 427000. The tickets have been stapled onto a heavy cardboard back with a single metal staple.trams, tramways, the met, tickets, mta -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), Bundle of tickets, mid 1980's
... The Met ...Set of five Blocks each of 200 tickets bundled for issuing purposes - purple ink on off white paper, 30c City Section ticket with the letters MTA at the top of the ticket. The ticket number is in black ink. The tickets have been wrapped with a sheet of brown paper secured with adhesive tape. Numbered Af417001 to 418000 The tickets have been stapled onto a heavy cardboard back with a single metal staple.trams, tramways, the met, tickets, mta -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), "Hong Kong Light Rail System", c1990
... The Met ...Report - 20 A4 pages stapled in the top left hand corner - titled "Hong Kong Light Rail System" with a table of contents, explaining the joint venture between the MTA and Leighton Asia and other major sub-contractors including Comeng, with diagrams, project roles, the vehicles.trams, tramways, light rail, hong kong, comeng, the met, mta -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative record - Annual Report/s, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), "Metropolitan Transit Authority of Victoria Annual Report - 1983/84", 1984
... The Met ...Annual Report - 44 pages, A4, gloss card cover, with fold out front cover, gloss printed pages, centre stapled. Features photos of passengers at a railway station, tram stop and a bus stop. Has forward by L.A. Strouse Chairman and Managing Director to the Minister of Transport Steve Crabb. Includes list and photographs of the Board Members, including F. D. Snell, N. Maddock, K. Dunstan, and J. Grigg. Includes a table of contents. Gives information on the Authority, its make up, work including new uniforms. Has a detailed financial statement and balance sheet, personnel statistics and performance indicators. Includes ticketing rearrangements.trams, tramways, annual reports, the met, uniforms, public transport, mta, personnel -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative record - Annual Report/s, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), "Metropolitan Transit Authority of Victoria Annual Report - 1984/85", 1985
... The Met ...Annual Report - 52 pages, A4, gloss card cover, with two sections - first section printed on gloss paper centre stapled and the second section printed on fawn paper. Has a table of contents. First sections details letter to Minister of Transport Tom Roper from Chairman L.A. Strouse, completion of Flagstaff station, control systems including the AVM for trams, opening of Box Hill station and the Transport Borrowing Agency. Second section provides detailed financial statement and balance sheet and other statutory information.trams, tramways, annual reports, the met, uniforms, public transport, mta, personnel, avm, funding -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative record - Annual Report/s, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), "Metropolitan Transit Authority of Victoria Annual Report - 1987/88", 1988
... The Met ...Annual Report - 68 pages + card covers, printed on slightly textured paper. with the MTA logo imprinted on the front cover. Has a table of contents. Dated 31/10/1988, with letter to the Minister Jim Kennan, from the Chairman John King. Managing director Kevin Shea, Board members - Norm Maddock (part year) and Greg Rodgers representing the Union. Includes a review of the organisation, fares, various strategies, opening of the Northcote bus workshops, the AVM system, subsidiary companies and detail of finances.trams, tramways, annual reports, the met, public transport, mta, personnel, avm, funding, buses -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Set of three MMTB or MTA single journey tickets, 1980's
... The Met ...Set of three MMTB or MTA single journey tickets - available on travel on metro train services. .1 - MTA Single Journey ticket - available on tram and bus only, printed on pink card - A280294 with conditions of travel on rear. .2 - MMTB single journey ticket - dated 6/5/81, No. 23543, printed on pink card with conditions of travel on rear. Has section numbers on sides. .3 - Restricted Weekday Ticket or Voucher, Nos. A155134, printed in red on manila coloured card. Was available for a single journey on any MMTB tram and bus and allowed a ticket to be obtained at any station for a single VicRail, metro journey. Part of a longer strip of tickets. See also Reg Item 940 for another sample. Late 1970's given the use of the name VicRail. .4 - same as .2, unused - two copies added 9/8/2020trams, tramways, tickets, mmtb, mta, the met -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), Set of six prepaid MMTB or MTA for Hospital Travel, 1970's to 1980's
... The Met ...Set of six prepaid MMTB or MTA for Hospital Travel, tickets for use on MMTB or MTA services, Has the condition of use on the rear. All printed on red card and in two different sizes. Tickets have not been numbered. .1 - Adult 1 section - wider size. .2 - Adult 2 sections - wider size .3 - Adult 3 sections .4 - Child 3 sections - wider size .5 - Adult 6 sections or more .6 - MTA- Adult 2 sections See Reg Items 1 and 2 and 973 for other samples and other records.trams, tramways, tickets, mta, the met, mmtb, buses, hospital -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Functional object - Badge, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), 1980's
... The Met ...Manufactured badge or employee pass - brass with nickel plate finish with a single hole in one side, engraved with the Metropolitan Transit Authority logo and the organisation name. A number has been stamped on the rear. Donor advised that these passes were issued to MTA Traffic Officers (see related documents). Pass numbers held: 47, 81, 98 and 182. No. 47 has a small metal key ring through badge as shown in the photograph. See also Reg Item 396 for another example.trams, tramways, tickets, mta, the met, badges, officers, passes -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Functional object - Badge, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), 1980's
... The Met ...Manufactured badge or employee pass - brass with nickel plate finish with a green and gold glazed paint finish and a single hole in one side with a raised, engraved with the Metropolitan Transit Authority logo and the organisation name. A number has been stamped on the rear. Set of 7 passes held. Donor advised that these passes were issued to MTA official and clerical staff and city Engineers. Pass numbers held: 266, 353, 862, 950, 1002, 1016 and 1067.trams, tramways, tickets, mta, the met, badges, officers, passes -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Functional object - Badge, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), c1980
... The Met ....1 - Badge - Manufactured - brass? with gold plate finish on the rear and sides with a green and gold glazed paint finish with the Metropolitan Transit Authority logo and the words "Traffic Officer" and "Metropolitan Transit" and two braised lugs and one clip for use in a uniform. Has number "4" stamped into the top of the badge. .2 - as above - No. 108 contained with in a cellophane packaging with two brass clips inside. .3 - as above No. 121 .4 - same style as above, but a larger version - No. 121 has a pocket clip on the rear - with the name "Lega Melbourne" stamped in.trams, tramways, the met, badges, officers, mta