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Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Keith Kings, 24/10/1968 12:00:00 AM
Photograph, Black and White, Photo of the intersection of Bourke and Elizabeth St at evening peak on 24/10/1968, 5.35pm. SW6 872, route 20 to Coburg and W5 740 at the Safety Zone tram stop. Many pedestrians heading towards Flinders St station . In the background is the State Savings Bank and London Stores. The man bending over is possibly a newspaper seller given the leather straps around his back.In ink on the rear: Keith Kings stamp and number 44-23 "M&MTB SW6 872 and W5 740 in Elizabeth St at Corner Bourke St, city 5.35pm 24/10/68" "1/60 @ f8 HP4"trams, tramways, elizabeth st, bourke st, sw6 class, w5 class, route 20, coburg, tram 872, tram 740 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative record - Depot List, Don Storey, "Appendix 2 - Depot Allocation of Trams", c2000
Photocopy - 15 pages - of "Appendix 2 - Depot Allocation of Trams", providing a set of 8 different MMTB depot tramcar fleet lists; Dated 24/3/1928 9/6/1934 30/6/1938 11/9/1948 29/1/1954 Jan. 1961 1/1/1977 28/10/1991 Similar in style to Don Story version from 1928 to 1991 - See Reg Item 840.trams, tramways, tramcars, mmtb, lists, depots, depot allocation -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Tram Route Guides, Public Transport Victoria (PTV), "Tram Route Guide and Map", Oct. 13 to July 14
Set of 17 Tram Route Maps, published during 2013 and 2014. Each comprises a vertical DL folded sheet, full colour for the nominated routes, with Yarra Trams and PTV logos, listing the stops, interchanges with bus and other tram services, ticketing zones, estimated frequencies with adverts for Night tram services, TramTracker and Myki tickets. .1 - Route 3 - East Malvern - Melbourne Uni and 3A via St Kilda (Sat and Sun) .2 - Route 6 - Melbourne University to Glen Iris .3 - Route 12 - St Kilda - Victoria Gardens .4 - Route 16 - Kew via St Kilda .5 -Route 30 - St Vincent's Plaza - Etihad Stadium .6 - Route 55 - West Coburg - Domain Interchange .7 - Route 59 - Airport West - City (Elizabeth St) .8 - Route 64 - Melbourne University - East Brighton .9 - Route 70 - Wattle Park to Waterfront City Docklands .10 - Route 75 - Docklands - Vermont South .11 - Route 78 - North Richmond - Balaclava .12 - Route 82 - Moonee Ponds - Footscray .13 - Route 86 - Bundoora - Waterfront City .14 - Route 96 - East Brunswick - St Kilda Beach .15 - Route 109 - Box Hill - Port Melbourne .16 - Route 112 and 11 - West Preston - St Kilda and West Preston - Victoria Harbour Docklands .17 - Route 24 - North Balwyn to Etihad Stadium See Reg Item 2396 for 2012, 2278 for 2016 and 2939 for 2015 versionstrams, tramways, timetables, maps, route 3, route 6, route 11, route 12, route 16, route 24, route 30, route 55, route 59, route 64, route 70, route 75, route 78, route 82, route 86, route 96, route 109, route 112, east malvern, glen iris, victoria gardens, kew, st vincent's plaza, west coburg, airport west, east brighton, wattle park, vermont south, north richmond, moonee ponds, footscray, st kilda, docklands, west preston, victoria harbour, north balwyn, etihad stadium -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Yarra Trams, "St Kilda Road - Arts Centre Tram Improvements", April 2008
Pamphlet - 3 fold A4 pamphlet, full colour, titled "St Kilda Road - Arts Centre Tram Improvements" detailing the construction schedule and photos of the Superstops and additional tracks outside the Arts Centre in St Kilda Road. Shows a track layout including a revised junction for South Melbourne Trams and Southbank Boulevard. Has Yarra Trams and State Government logos. Dated 24/4/2008.trams, tramways, st kilda rd, arts centre, road works, superstops -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Dept of Planning and Development, "Catch the City Circle", 1994
Pamphlet - DL 6 fold from A3 sheet, full colour titled "Catch the City Circle", detailing the City Circle tram, 1994 - has the original route by Spencer St - map shows various points and details the various locations.. Has contact details but no web site. Has the Victoria government, Better Cities and Public Transport Corporation Logos. See Reg Item 866, 2703 and 1337 for other versions. Second copy added 24-04-2019 from Bob Prentice Collection.trams, tramways, city circle, yarra trams, ptc -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Public Transport Victoria (PTV), Explore Victoria on Public Transport", Dec. 2014
Pamphlet in a small book form - 24 pages - centre stapled - .Explore Victoria on Public Transport" - January - to June 2015 - with a table of contents, outlining the various events in Melbourne, Suburbs and some Regions and how to get thee by public transport. has details of the Myki suburban fares on the inside of the rear cover. Produced by Public Transport Victoria.trams, tramways, public transport, events -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, Docklands News, "Tram bridge is alive and well", Nov. 2018
Newspaper clipping from "Docklands News" - December 2018, No. 147, titled "Tram bridge is alive and well" about the possible construction of a tramway bridge over the Yarra River in the Docklands, Yarra Edge district and the relationship with the Vic. State election that was held on 24/11/2018. Clipping spreads over three pages. Discusses other election issues.trams, tramways, docklands, new tramway, bridges, yarra river -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Instruction, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board, Mal Rowe, Destination Signs on Munitions Factory Extras, 1942
Printed copies of a digital copies of Instructions issued by the MMTB regarding World War 2 notices to crews. .1 - Notice C4608 - Destination Signs on Munitions Factory Extras - dated 24/2/1942 to Essendon, Footscray and Central Bus Garage crews - when the various signs and route number letters were to be used on Explosives Factory, Ordnance Factory and Ammunition Factory to be shown on trams. .2 - Notice C4551 - "Running to and from Explosives and Ordinance factories - Instructions regarding destination signs to be shown for trams from Brunswick, Malvern, Glenhuntly and Hanna St depots.trams, tramways, world war 2, footscray, destination roll, maribyrnong, west maribyrnong, explosives factory, ordnance factory, ammunition factory -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Transport Friendly Society, "Transport Friendly Society - Vimy House Private Hospital", c1990
.1 - Pamphlet - two colour folded A3, titled - "Transport Friendly Society - Vimy House Private Hospital" detailing the services of the private hospital in Studley Avenue Kew, the Society, its historical origins of the Society, hospital cover, rates, insurance and financial advisor. .2 - Letter from Rebekah Blackwolf-Mitchell 24/10/2018, donating the pamphlet and the details of her father Ray Mitchell, ex Victorian Railways and the background to the donation. Hand written on a sheet of wire bound ruled notebook paper. 2 copies held.trams, tramways, vimy house, benefit society, tfs, medical -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Public Transport Victoria (PTV), "Tram service changes", 2015
Set of 5 pamphlets or hanging notices to around tram handrails, cut out advised of the changes to services due to tramway or other works. .1 - Routes 12, 30, 70, 75 and 96 - 2/1/2015 to 11/1/2015 for the reconstruction of the Batman Park Stop, Clarendon St and the intersection of Flinders and Spencer St. .2 - 6/6/2015 to 8/6/2015 - St Kilda Road works .3 - 4/7/2015 to 8/7/2015 - St Kilda and Swanston St trams .4 - Routes 48 and 75 - 10/10/15 to 17/10/15 and 70, 75 and City Circle - 24/10/15 to 26/10/74. .5 - Route 8 - 28/11/2015 to 2/12/15 - Toorak Road works.trams, tramways, trackwork, bus replacement, notices and information, superstops, tram stops, route 12, route 30, route 70, route 75, route 96, route 48, city circle, route 8, st kilda rd, clarendon st, flinders st, spencer st, tram 3521 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Sun, “Tramming it in comfort”, 24/03/1973 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping titled: “Tramming it in comfort” The Sun, 24/3/73 Photo and text of Melbourne’s newest tram Equipped with stop lights and indicators. Melbourne’s newest tram made first appearance at Preston workshops. Orange undercoat. Wide gangways give tram a spacious look, brown padded seats for 48 people. Even heated. Will take another 5 years at present rate of production for 99 others. Transport minister, Wilcox, said can travel at 45 mph. Number of people travelling on trams has increased in the past six months.trams, tramways, prototype tramcar, bourke st, preston workshops, tram 1041 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Sun, Accident - Gertrude St Fitzroy at the intersection of Napier S, 24/04/1969 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper Clipping - set of one clippings adhered to one side of a sheet of ruled quarto paper with punched holes on the left hand side - from The Sun Newspaper 24/4/1969 about an accident to a sliding door car in Gertrude St Fitzroy at the intersection of Napier St, the previous day. Gives details of injuries and the truck driver. Tram has the route number 89 and a Tuckfields Ty-Nee-Tip Teas advert on the side.trams, tramways, accidents, drivers, route 89, gertrude st -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, Burwood Press, "75th year", 24/07/1999 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping - from the Progress Press, 24th July 1991, titled "75th year" reporting on the 75th anniversary of the Hawthorn Tramway Trust - HTT. Refers to notes supplied by Michael Norbury, Has a photo of Z15 on route 75 to East Burwood in Burwood Highway. Photo by Andrew Batsch.On left hand side in ink "Progress Press Wed 24 July 1991"trams, tramways, htt, burwood highway, z class, tram 15 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, Progress Press, "Libs promise a tram Museum", 1991 - 1995
Set of five Newspaper cuttings and one hand written note regarding the planning for a museum at the Hawthorn Tram Museum Depot. .1 - The Age 25/11/1991 - "Libs promise a tram Museum" by Mark Brolly, quotes the Minister, Mr. Alan Brown. .2 - Progress Press, 27/11/1991 - "Trams for Museum" .3 - Progress Press, 24/3/1993 - "Tramway Museum planned" .4 - Progress Press, 27/9/1994 - "Tram museum call" .5 - Progress Press, 21/3/1995 - "Tram depot on track", features a photo of Alan Brown inside a W. Story by Emma Duncan, photo Simon .6 - Handwritten note regarding the re-development of the Hawthorn Tram depot and VicTrack details - Brendon Mack and Office of Major Projects.trams, tramways, hawthorn tram depot, tram museum, museums, minister for transport -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of 7 Black & White Photograph/s, Keith Kings, Jun. 1948
Set of 7 Black and white photographs of the then "new" driver training school at Hawthorn Depot. All taken 17/11/1967 unless noted otherwise. .1 - RC2 and K35 training stands - photo number 24-7 (2 copies) .2 - Part of the equipment - photo no. 24-8 .3 - RC2 board, lit at the 8th notch - photo no. 24-9 .4 - photo looking along the "skeleton" W2 car showing the equipment, photo no. 24-12 .5 - general view of room from the entry point - photo no. 24-13 (2 copies) .6 - ditto - photo dated 14/6/1968 - photo no. 40-38 .7 - view of the front of the W2 - photo no. 24-11 Rear of each photo has been scanned. Printed on Kodak Xralife paper.trams, tramways, hawthorn tram depot, training -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative record - Depot Table Sheet or Block, Yarra Trams, 4/05/2015 12:00:00 AM
Set of twelve crew timetables known as "blocks" or "depot table sheets" for Kew depot - printed on A4 sheets stapled together. Has various symbols explaining crew movements. Last two sheets give graphical details of tramcar operations and a list of tables and duties indexes. .1 - Sunday 27-8-2006 .2 - commencing Monday 28-8-2006 - annotated in ink "Collins St Review Block, Comm 10th Sept 06?" .3 - Sat 2-9-2006 .4 - Friday 1-9-2006 .5 - Thurs 9-1-2014 with a notation "Wed 8-1-14" .6 - (6a and 6b) - two versions for Friday 1-6-2010 .7 - (7a and 7b) ditto for Monday 14-6-2010 .8 - Thursday 8-1-15 .9 - Sunday 9-2-1997 .10 - Saturday 15-2-1997 .11 - Monday 24-2-1997 .12 - Friday 28-2-1997trams, tramways, kew depot, timetables, crews, table cards -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Slide - Set of 30, Mike Ryan, Nov. 1998
Slide - set of 29 - 35mm - white plastic mount of various heritage trams at Bylands. .1 - Recovered A class ? body stored at Bylands .2 - front of 980 .3 - interior of 52? or 980? .4 - Recovered A class ? body stored at Bylands .5 - VR52 .6 - Ballarat Jelbart Roller .7 - Ex U class car as a stores delivery form. .8 - Interior .9 - Interior W3 or W2 .10 - W3 667 .11 - W3 667 .12 - W4 interior .13 - general view inside depot .14 - not used .15 - interior of 902 .16 - VR car .17 - ditto .18 - ditto interior .19 - ditto interior .20 - sign about not travelling on running boards .21 - VR car .22 - W2 .23 - interior of 844 .24 - interior of W1 427 .25 - ditto .26 - W1 427 .27 - interior of X1 467 .28 - X1 467 .29 - Grinder .30 - W3 667trams, tramways, bylands, w1 class, w2 class, w3 class, w4 class, w6 class, pcc, vr trams, jelbart, tram 667, tram 673, tram 980, tram 52, tram 902, tram 467, tram 427, tram 844 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Souvenir - Event Materials, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), "Kew Tram Depot 75th Celebrations", 1991
Set of 6 A4 sheets of event materials associated with the "Kew Tram Depot 75th Celebrations", Oct. 1991. .1 - 75th anniversary of the Mont Albert Line, Y1 611 - Balwyn Evergreen Club, 30/9/1991, driver Hugh Waldron and Conductor Dean Filgate. .2 - Vintage Tram Promotion - 56/10/1991, trams 611, 104, 510 and 431. Gives instructions and crews for the event. .3 - Open Day - 8/12/1991 - proposal for the event and what was planned. .4 -HTT 75th Anniversary celebrations - 24/11/2991 - timetable for special trams running between Camberwell Depot and Princes Bridge. Lists crews. .5 - Advertisement for "Kewriosity - November 1991" advising of the Open Day at Kew and the horse tram rides. Has a photo of a Kew horse tram. Sponsored by a cleaning supply company. .6 - Summary of events for the 75th. Promotional events, including A231, 611 and 380, dates, internally events and related events.trams, tramways, kew depot, anniversary, events, mont albert, htt, vintage trams, horse trams, tram 231, tram 611, tram 380, tram 104, tram 510, tram 431 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Notice, The Met, "MTA Business Planning Report No. 1 - Analysis of the Existing situation", 24/03/1987 12:00:00 AM
Set of two A4 documents about the future and current situation or status of the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Victoria (The Met). .1 - A3 folded sheet, titled "A message from the Managing Director" signed by Kevin Shea, dated 24/3/1987 setting out the current situation, changes, services, Jolimont, new tram lines, ticketing, vehicles and future planning. Business Plan released the same day by the Minister Tom Roper. .2 - 12 A4 pages - centre stapled printed on orange paper, titled "MTA Business Planning Report No. 1 - Analysis of the Existing situation" - setting out the policy context, goals and objectives, international perspective, patronage and service levels, fares system, human resources, capital investment, financial performance, changing environment, key issues and next stepstrams, tramways, the met, planning, reports, finances, railways, new trams, new track -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Minister of Transport, "Track Record", April 2000 - June 2001
Set of six reports - A4 full colour centre stapled titled "Track Record", giving performance reports on Victoria's Train and Tram services for Swanston Trams, Yarra Trams, Bayside Trains, Hillside Trains and V/line passenger. Each report has a table of contents with introduction by the Minister - Peter Batchelor Report look at punctuality and reliability, payments to and from franchises and customer satisfaction. All have a feedback tear out form. .1 - April 2000 - 16 pages + cover - see image i1 and i2 for cover and table of contents. .2 - No. 2 - July 2000 - 16 pages + cover. .3 - No. 3 - October 2000 - 16 pages + cover .4 - No. 4 - December 2000 - 24 pages + cover see i4 for cover and table of contents .5 - No. 5 - April 2001 - 24 pages + cover .6 - No. 6- June 2001 - ditto .7 - 3 fold DL pamphlet, titled "Track Record - how good are you train and tram services" - detailing 1999 results, with a message from The Transport Minister Peter Batchelor - see images 6 and 7 This series continued to be published until about 2019 and was available on the PTV website. Other issues were seen for down load on sites such as https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/view/24433588/track-record-public-transport-victoria The last printed version appears to be No. 74, Jan - Mar 2018. It then went to a digital platform that at the time of this update 15/1/2020, stops at Jan - March 2019. See Reg Item 5538 for issues 7 to 17.trams, tramways, public transport, franchising, ptc, privatisation, passengers, minister for transport, timetables, swanston trams, yarra trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Research Notes, Graeme Breydon, St Kilda Brighton, 1975
Set of Research Notes from the minutes of the City of St Kilda, handwritten, including letters to and from the City regarding access to the minutes book. Extracts - 17 A4 lined sheets, from the meeting of 9-9-1907 to 24-8-1910 concerning the St Kilda Brighton Electric Street Railway and the Prahran and Malvern Tramway developments.trams, tramways, city of st kilda, meeting minutes, victorian railways, vr, construction, st kilda brighton -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Timetable/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "MMTB Tram Timetables", 1977 to 1978
Set of 6 MMTB Tram timetables, folded sheets, 8 sections, providing timetables for specific routes, day of week giving information on tram times at specific time points, route map, sections and fares and organisation address - 616 Little Collins St. Melbourne. All printed on yellow paper. 1. - Route 67, 37 and 66 - Carnegie - City via Swanston St (67), via William St (37) and Glenhuntly Depot (66) - dated Oct. 1978. .2 - Route 69 - Kew Cotham Road - St Kilda Beach dated Dec. 1978 .3 - Route 70, 71 and 76 - Wattle Park - Batman Ave, Arraign Road (Route 71) and Camberwell Depot (Route 76), dated May 1978 .4 - Route 72, 32 and 73 - Camberwell City via Swanston St (72), via William St (32) and Camberwell Junction (73) dated Sept, 1978. .5 - Route 82 - Moonee Ponds - Footscray - Highpoint West - dated Sept. 1977 .6 - Route 88, 14, 89 and 90, 96, 95 and 97 - East Preston via Bourke St (88), via Latrobe St (14), East Preston Bell St (89) and Northcote Dundas St (90) to the city and East Brunswick (96), Exhibition (95) and North Fitzroy (Park St), dated May 1978. .7 - Routes 48, 24, 40, 41, 29, 74, 76. 28 - July 1978 .8 - ditto - Weekends, July 1978, printed on green paper. .9 - Bus routes 284 (East Kew - Doncaster North) and 270 (East Kew - Shoppingtown) - dated August 1978trams, tramways, mmtb, timetables, melbourne, fares, route 14, route 32, route 37, route 66, route 67, route 69, route 70, route 71, route 72, route 73, route 76, route 82, route 88, route 89, route 90, route 95, route 96, route 97, route 48, route 24, route 40, route 41, route 29, route 74, route 76, route 28, route 284, route 270 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Timetable, Swanston Trams, Set of Swanston Trams timetables, 1999
Set of Swanston Trams timetables, red white green cover with route number on cover, giving details of popular destination, check points, use of Metcards and contact details, tram hire, frequency, a Welcome to Swanston Trams, description of route and route map. Has a fold out with a feed back form. .1 - Route 1/22 - East Coburg / Moreland - South Melbourne Beach and Arts Centre - January 1999 - 40 pages. .2 - ditto - July 1999. .3 - Route 3 - East Malvern - University - July 1999 - 28 pages .4 - ditto - January 1999 .5 - Route 5 - Malvern (Burke Rd) - University - July 1999 - 24 pages .6 - Route 6 - Glen Iris - City - January 1999 - 28 pages .7 - ditto - July 1999. .8 - Route 8 - Toorak - January 1999 - 32 pages .9 - ditto July 1999 .10 - Route 16 - St Kilda Beach - University - January 1999 - 28 pages .11 - ditto July 1999 .12 - Route 19 - North Coburg - City - January 1999 - 48 pages .13 - ditto July 1999 .14 - Route 55 - West Coburg - Domain Interchanges via William St - January 1999 - 32 pages .15 - ditto July 1999 .16 - Route 57 - West Maribyrnong - City - January 1999 .17 - ditto July 1999 .18 - Route 59 - Airport West - City - June 1999 .19 - Route 64 - East Brighton - University - January 1999 - 28 pages .20 - ditto July 1999 .21 - Route 67 - Carnegie - City - January 1999 - 28 pages .22 - ditto July 1999 .23 - Route 69 - Kew Cotham Rd - St Kilda Beach - January 1999 - 28 pages .24 - ditto July 1999 .25 - Route 72 - Camberwell - University - January 1999 - 28 pages .26 - ditto July 1999 .27 - Route 78/79 - North Richmond - Prahran or St Kilda Beach - January 1999 - 28 pages .28 - ditto July 1999 .29 - Route 82 - Moonee Ponds - Footscray - January 1999 - 20 pages .30 - ditto July 1999Some have number notes and notes written inside about changes or errors in ink. See History.trams, tramways, swanston trams, tram services, timetables, route 1, route 22, route 3, route 5, route 6, route 8, route 16, route 19, route 55, route 57, route 59, route 64, route 67, route 69, route 72, route 78, route 79, route 82 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Timetable, Yarra Trams, Set of 22 Yarra Trams timetables, 2003 and 2004
Set of 22 Yarra Trams timetables, green grey cover with route number on cover, giving details of popular destination, check points, use of Metcards and contact details, tram hire, frequency, a Welcome to Swanston Trams, description of route and route map. .1 - Route 1/22 - East Coburg / Moreland - South Melbourne Beach and Arts Centre - April 2004 - 36 pages. .2 - Route 5 - Malvern (Burke Rd) - University - April 2004 - 32 pages. .3 - Route 6 - Glen Iris - City - April 2004 - 20 pages. .4 - Route 8 - Toorak - April 2004 - 20 pages. .5 - Route 16 - St Kilda Beach - University - April 2004 - 24 pages. .6 - Route 48 - North Balwyn to Docklands - May 2003 - 28 pages .7 - Route 57 - West Maribyrnong - City - April 2004 - 28 pages. .8 - Route 59 - Airport West - City - April 2004 - 32 pages. .9 - Route 64 - East Brighton - University - April 2004 - 28 pages. .10 - Route 67 - Carnegie - City - April 2004 - 20 pages. .11 - Route 70 - Wattle Park - City - May 2003 - 24 pages .12 - Route 72 - Camberwell - University - April 2004 - 28 pages. .13 - Route 78/79 - North Richmond - Prahran or St Kilda Beach - April 2004 - 20 pages .14 - Route 82 - Moonee Pond - Footscray - April 2004 - 20 pages. .15 - Route 109 - Port Melbourne to Box Hill - May 2003 - 28 pages. .16 - Route 112 - Sth Melbourne/St Kilda Beach to West Preston - May 2003 - 44 pages. .17 - Route 3 - East Malvern to Melbourne University - April 2004 - 20 pages .18 - Route 16 - Melbourne University to Kew - Oct. 2004 - 40 pages with fold out map .19 - Route 24 - North Balwyn to LaTrobe St and Route 30 - St Vincent's Plaza to Flinders St via Docklands - 8 pages. .20 - Route 69 - Kew (Cotham Road) to St Kilda Beach - April 2004 .21 - Route 86 - Bundoora to Central Pier - May 2003 .22 - Route 96 - St Kilda Beach to East Brunswick - Sept 2002Some have number notes and notes written inside about changes or errors in ink. See History.trams, tramways, yarra trams, tram services, timetables, route 1, route 3, route 22, route 5, route 6, route 8, route 16, route 24, route 30, route 48, route 57, route 59, route 64, route 67, route 69, route 70, route 72, route 78, route 79, route 86, route 96, route 109, route 112 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, “Is last train out of Melbourne almost gone?” "Crisis as public transport slumps" "New seating rules on buses and trams", 20/03/2020 12:00:00 AM
1.- Newspaper clippings titled: “Is last train out of Melbourne almost gone?” Newspaper clipping from the Age 20/03/2020, by Timna Jacks Victoria's trains, trams and buses are considered an essential service during the Covid-19 pandemic and are being thoroughly cleaned each night to stop the spread of the virus. Transport planners expect services to reduce due to lower patronage. Photo of inside a B class tram. 2.- Newspaper clippings titled: “Crisis as public transport slumps” Newspaper clipping from the Age 28/03/2020, by Timna Jacks Public transport usage down by about 90%. Leaked figures show number of people using Melbourne's trams down by 88% this week with 81,600 passengers compared with an expected 708,300. Previous week about 285,000 passengers used tram network. Yarra Trams was set to make $164M from fares this year. 3.- Newspaper clippings titled: “New seating rules on buses and trams” Newspaper clipping from the Age 24/03/2020, by Timna Jacks Front row of seats on Melbourne's trams will be out of bounds to commuters and inquiry holes on tram driver cabins will be sealed to protect drivers from coronavirus.trams, tramways, public transport, melbourne, cleaning, virus, yarra trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Letter, Physical Culture Demonstrations, 14/11/1934 12:00:00 AM
Letter from GE Newton, Secretary, Incorporated Institute of Physical Culture Teachers, to Secretary MMTB, advising of event to be held at MCG on 24 November 1934."Mr Davidson, for your information..." written in black ink at bottom of page. Blue stamped signaturetrams, tramways, letter, instructions, events -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Mask blitz on trains, trams”, 24/05/2021 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clippings titled: "Mask blitz on trains, trams” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age 24/05/2021 Mask wearing on public transport to be more heavily enforced as police take on two week blitz. Latest Government data shows 46% of tram passengers did not wear a properly fitted mask, compared to 24% in March.trams, tramways, yarra trams, safety, covid-19 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Magazine, Andrew and John Ward, "Headlights, July - August 1970", Jul. 1971
Twenty four page (24) printed black and white magazine, titled "Headlights, July - August 1970" with a photo of Melbourne 944 on the front cover. Contains an article on the Melbourne Transport Plan for 1985 and "The Tramways of Melbourne" written by John and Andrew Ward. Contains maps, photographs, tramcar roster, drawing of the Melbourne W2, details of the W7's, the St. Kilda Junction project. Also notes other Australian operations including Ballarat and Bendigo. The centre page has an additional duplicated orange page glued into the top of the sheet, from the Tramway Museum Society of Victoria, with a statement concerning the accuracy of the article. Also notes that one of the authors advised that the item had been largely re-written. Published July 1971 by the Electric Railroaders Association of New York.trams, tramways, melbourne, mmtb, planning, tmsv -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, John Buckland, "The Sage of "Sandfly" and the Lost Tribe", Jul. 1979
Book or magazine - 24 pages + card cover, Light Railways No. 65, July 1979, with an full article titled "The Sage of "Sandfly" and the Lost Tribe", and sub-titled "Baldwin built 0-4-0 Saddle Tanks on 3'6" gauge", written by John Buckland. Looks at the story of 8 locos purchased from Baldwin by Newell & Co and their use throughout Australia. Gives details of their construction, use and disposition, including the use of builder's number 9086, built 2/1888 and sold to Sorrento Tramway Co. Ltd. Refers to the Norm Wadeson article, with three photos of the tramway operation.trams, tramways, sorrento, steam trams, horse trams, tourism -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, Public Transport Victoria (PTV), Set of three Myki rechargeable tickets, c2018
Set of three Myki rechargeable tickets, smart card, plastic card with embedded chip for use on public transport in Victoria. .1 - card number ending 9798 1 - has the PTV logo, Myki logo, contact numbers and space for name. Checked 24/1/2019 - the card has a negative balance of $12.10. Has been purchased for the minimum amount, then used on a regional service and left with a negative balance when touching off. .2 - 0637 4 - as above. .3 - Green or first type of card, marked C for concession, number ending 4500 6. When checked 24/1/2019., had a balance of just over $1. .4 - as for .3, marked CH for Child, number ending 1205 2. Also had just over $1 value. Item added 18/7/2019 See REg Item 4358 for an early Adult Myki ticket.trams, tramways, tickets, myki, melbourne, concession fares