"Summer Car" 11 outside Mac's Hotel in Corio Tce. To the right is Strachan, Murray and Shannon's wool store whose facade still stands. The tramcar, shown in pristine condition was one of the two trailers motorised in 1913 with equipment identical to that of the Duncan & Fraser cars. They were built for use mainly on the new South route to the Barwon River. The coloured destination lights were from left: Red for GEELONG WEST, blank (later blue for the East route), white for SOUTH GEELONG and green for NEWTOWN. Side destination boxes have been added. Late 1913.Black and white print on paperNo. 1 inside a circle, and 13-7 written in ink on reverse. GSR7109/13/1/7 written on reverse in pencil.geelong tramway summer car 11, geelong streetscape, geelong tramway motorised trailer, geelong tram destination lights

Line up of four different types of trams at the dept: Duncan & Fraser car 2, Pengelly cars 18 and 21, Meadowbank car 25 and Birney car 27. The photograph shows the wartime blackout precautions that were applied: white bumpers and hoods over the upper portion of the front headlights. Car 21 has the new lineout, 1942Black and white print on paper.13-6 and GSR710/13/1/6 written in pencil on the reverse. No. 1 inside a circle printed in pen on the reverse.geelong tramway depot, duncan and fraser, geelong car 2, pengelly tram car 18, pengelly tram car 21, meadowbank tram 25, birney car 27, tram wartime blackout precautions

The extended tram shed now has four roads and a space for the three buses that served the East Geelong route. Tram 8 appears new which would date the photograph as 1915.Black and white print on paper13-5 and the No. 1 inside a circle written i ink on the reverse. GSR710/13/1/5 written in pencil on the reverse.geelong tramways, geelong tram depot, geelong tram depot extension, geelong tram 8

Duplicate of item 9267.Black and white print on paper.The no. 1 in a circle written on the reverse in ink. GRS710/25/1/2 and 25-2 written on the reverse in pencil.geelong tramway laying of new track, geelong streetscape

Gives details of events, locations, hotels, food etc - a What's on in Ballarat. Advertisement for BTM on page 24 features Geelong 2 in the New Museum. See page 24 for the BTM entry.Yields information about tourist attractions etc in Ballarat.Book - 52 pages, centre stapled, full colour, titled "Best of Ballarat", for Summer 2025. trams, tramways, ballarat, btm, events, hotels, tram 2

Pamphlet produced by Yarra Trams at the time of the construction of the first 50 E class tras. Gives design features, where being built, initial use on route 96, changes to depot allocation of trams, and other network changes. E class trams commenced running during 2013.Yields information about the introduction of the E class tram in 2013.Pamphlet - 2 fold DL full colour.tramways, tramcars, e class, route 96, new trams

Photos taken on the last Saturday of full operations by the SECV in Ballarat prior to the first closure of the Victoria St line on 22/8/1971. 1 - Tram 32 Drummond St North with Hospital behind. 2 - Tram 33 passing a Licensed grocer in Lydiard St North. 3 - Trams 27 and 33 Lydiard St North with the Railway Hotel, Cuthbert's solicitors offices, Norman J Ford with a Griffiths Tea and McAlpine flour adverts, and a commercial college in the background. 4 - Tram 33 on the Lydiard St level crossing while the down pass awaits with S305 5 - Tram 11 waits for S305 to pass through the level crossing. 6 - S302 and S300 on up interstate goods with the new highway overpass bridge being constructed.Yields information about the last full Saturday of SEC Tramway operations in Ballarat and has a strong association with the archivist. Set of 6 Kodachrome colour slides - cardboard mountsHave the photographer's slide numbers written on them.trams, tramways, closure, tram 32, tram 33, tram 27, level crossing, lydiard st north, tram 11, railways

Folder prepared by the MMTB Engineering and Stores department to document the tender, the formal tender response from Commonwealth Engineering and then the many letters or clarifications that would form the final contract document for construction of 100 Z class tramcars. See item 2266 for the Tender Schedule and item 7884 for the Comeng Proposal of 1972.Demonstrates the degree of the negotiation with Commonwealth Engineering and responses for the contract for the Z class tram.Plastic folder with three interscrews containing the contract documentation for the Z class tram. Includes a copy of the Tender Schedule for "100 All-Electric trams" in a back cover pocket. Has "MMTB Contract No. 2500" in gold block on the front. Folder by Arnold's plastics of Sydney."2011.016" in pencil on first sheet.tramways, mmtb, z class, tenders, new trams, comeng, commonwealth engineering, contracts

Drawing showing the General Arrangement of a new tram for Melbourne, MMTB, first dated 12-3-1974. Gives a list of drawings, shows the plan and elevations of the tram that became the Z class tram, the first one entering service in 1975. Has a list of amendments along the bottom edge.Yields information about the design process of a new tram by Commonwealth Engineering. At the time, the design and drawing office was based in Granville NSW.Print of Commonwealth Engineering, Granville NSW drawing number L01-10119 Revision F, titled "Commonwealth Engineering - General Arrg't MMTB Tram". Drawing Number and revision number written on the rear of the sheet.trams, tramways, commonwealth engineering, z class, comeng, new trams, drawings, mmtb

Provides a detail description of the Z class tram for Melbourne, its components and who made them. Includes information on the role taken by Comeng Victoria, Comeng NSW, MMTB, ASEA. Gives a detail description of the body, traction equipment, auxiliary equipment, conductor controls, ventilation, destination equipment, safety features and a detailed data sheet including performance.Yields information about the manufacture of the Z class trams and the specifications.Document - 13 foolscap pages, titled New "Z class" trams for Melbourne giving engineering details of the then new Z class trams for Melbourne.trams, tramways, new trams, comeng, z class, commonwealth engineering, mmtb, asea, design of new trams, specifications

Photograph of then new Melbourne tram Z1 outside Parliament House, Melbourne turning from Spring St, soon after the launch of the tram on 30/4/1975. Provides information on Commonwealth Engineering, (Comeng), the company who made the bodies in Dandenong. This location continues to provide trams for Melbourne, though the manufacturer has changed names a number of times.Yields information about the manufacturer of the Z class trams and the appearance of the first tram of the class when new.Pamphlet - Commonwealth Engineering - tramcar Z1 - company details and a photo or Tramcar Z1 outside Parliament House. Printed on gloss paper.trams, tramways, new trams, comeng, z class, z1, spring st, parliament house, commonwealth engineering

Rose Series postcard No. P 4745, titled "Elizabeth Street looking north Melbourne", looking north from about Little Collins St. Has a W2 class tram in the distance with a wartime strip on the rear cabin, a W5 alongside. In the photo is the State Savings Bank of Victoria building, and in the far distance is the then-new Royal Melbourne Hospital.Yields information about Elizabeth St. near the intersection with Little Collins St.Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear. Unused.trams, tramways, w2 class, w5 class, elizabeth st, state savings bank

Folder prepared by Commonwealth Engineering "Comeng" to document their tender offer for the future Z class trams. Includes drawings SCH9273 and 9274 giving an elevation and plan of their proposal, a coloured illustration which is based on PCC tram 1041, notes on the specification dated 11/11/1972, Duwag documentation and photographs, interiors, alternatives and suppliers. Does not include a formal tendered price. See item 7200 for the final contract document.Demonstrates the Commonwealth Engineering 1972 proposal for the contract for the Z class tram.Plastic folder with three interscrews containing the contract tender documentation for the future Z class tram. Includes a copy of the Tender Schedule for "100 All-Electric trams" in a front cover pocket and many loose items in a rear pocked, includes drawings, photographs and documentation. Has "Comeng" in gold block on the front. Folder by Arnold's plastics of Sydney.tramways, mmtb, z class, tenders, new trams, comeng, commonwealth engineering, contracts

Booklet or pamphlet - titled "Comeng Z3 Tram" detailing the design, features, construction and equipment on Comeng tramcars including the monometer on each bogie, braking, interior seating, control systems, technical information. Equipment by AEG-Telefunken. Has photos of 117 and 120 in service and 119 on front cover. Book c1980, first car into service 116 in Sept. 1979, 120 late December 1979. Yields information about the Comeng built Z3 trams used in Melbourne.Booklet or pamphlet - 12 A4 pages + card cover, full colour.trams, tramways, z3 class, comeng, new trams, aeg

Drawing - Commonwealth Engineering - Comeng - spread over two A3 sheets titled "General Assembly T4000 Articulated Tram", showing the layout and dimensions of the proposed tram, with the option of couplers. Became the B class tram.trams, tramways, mmtb, new tramcars, tramcar design, b class, comeng

Rose Series postcard No. P 4016 titled "Elizabeth Street & Flinders St Station, Melbourne", showing W5 class trams 742 and 737, both on route 18 in Elizabeth St looking south from Bourke Street. It is a very busy and congested scene with motor and horse-drawn trucks, cars, cyclist and pedestrians. Note the man in a peaked cap in the bottom right-hand corner - a Chauffeur? There is advertisement for "War Saving Certificates" on the balcony of London Stores. Other retailers in Elizabeth Street are Brash's music and Wittner Shoes. The new Royal Bank building is visible on the corner south east corner of Collins Street. Yields information about a busy scene in Elizabeth Street Melbourne in the 1940's .Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear. Two copies held.Second copy has the K. J Magor stamp on the rear.tramways, trams, elizabeth st, tram 742, tram 737, w5 class, world war ii, route 18

Set of nine notices regarding the wearing of uniforms or uniform issue: 1 - "Uniform Dress during summer months" - foolscap, issued 12/11/1963 - wearing of jackets, caps, braces and loosening ties. 2 - "Uniform Dress during summer months" - foolscap, issued 12/11/1963 to Traffic Officers explaining the above notice. 3 - "Notice to Conductresses - Uniform dress" - quarto, issued 12/6/1964 - wearing of non standard coloured boots, shoes or stockings. 4 - "Amendments to issue of uniforms at depots" - foolscap, issued 14/12/1964 - re conductresses caps, ties, and inspector's overcoats 5 - "Uniform Dress during summer months" - foolscap, issued 9/11/1965 - similar to item 1 6 - As for item 2 - issued 9/11/1965 7 - As for item 2 - issued 13/11/1967 8 - "Uniform shirts and blouses" - foolscap - issued 26/2/1968 - re-wearing of ties and the issue of the new sports style shirts - mentions a photograph that was not attached. 9 - "Shirts Conductors and Drivers" - quarto - issued 26/10/1970 - increasing the number of shirts to be issued from 2 to 3 every 12 months. 10 - C1074 - summer dress for 1966/7 - issued 22/11/1966 11 - ditto to Traffic Officers 12 - C7179 - To all Traffic employees - uniform dress not being correctly worn. dated 29/11/1951 with two reissue dates. 13 - ditto - reissued - dated 18/1/1955 to depot masters, inspections, ticket examiners and depot starters.Yields information about uniform practices and issues, particularly during the summer months.Document - Set of 13 notices foolscap or quarto, some with two punched holes on left side.Some have numbers in the top left hand corner in ink.tramways, instructions, operations, conductors, conductresses, drivers, uniforms, inspectors

Rose Series postcard No. P 4827 titled "Fitzroy Street St Kilda Vic" showing two W2 class tramcars at the intersection of Fitzroy Street and The Esplanade St Kilda. Tram W2 class No. 362 is inbound while W2 548 is outbound to St Kilda Beach at Ackland Street. The St Kilda Cenotaph, dedicated on 25th April 1925, and a small part of the Catani Gardens are on the left side. Tram Route number boxes appear to not be in use yet and W2 No 548 look very new with its unique St. Louis EIB64 trucks (bogies) . St. Kilda Junction appears in the distant background. Yields information about Fitzroy Street, St Kilda early1930s.Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear and remnants of blue card on the rear.trams, tramways, w2 class, tram 362, fitzroy st, st kilda, the esplanade, tram 548

Notice to traffic staff C881, dated 1/12/1965 about the introduction of a new design of prepaid tram tickets. Samples provided for Hospital Travel for both Adults and Children, incapacitated soldiers, and PMG (Post Master General) employees. Gives details of the sections printed for and that old tickets are not to be accepted. The new style of tickets were to commence on 5/12/1965.Yields information about the style of prepaid tickets introduced during Dec. 1965.Notice - printed on both a sheet of quarto and foolscap paper with actual sample tickets glued on.Has in ink in top right hand corner "D/O" and "303"tramways, tickets, prepaid tickets, pmg

Notices to Passengers about the LaTrobe St tram line opening in Jan. 1951 and the withdrawal of Saturday services in 1955. The first details the services, times and fares and is signed by the F G Wraith Manager and the second is signed by C E Hall as Acting Traffic Manager. The last Saturday was 25/6/1955.Yields information about the LaTrobe services during the 1950sNotice - printed on foolscap paper with a handwritten note on the top edge and one small sheet."Haw & Hanna St - 2 each car (1 each saloon) from 11/1/51" in ink and "Book". Small sheet has the name of Mr "Rigaldi" in pencil on the top edge.latrobe st, new tramways, timetables, fares, saturday services, notices

Drawing is marked up in red to show the proposed track work in LaTrobe St, noting junctions, crossings, and green for existing north-south tracks. Has a note that the cable track in Spencer St was to be converted and a junction installed at the corner of LaTrobe and Spencer Sts. This junction was not installed, just the curve into Spencer St.Yields information about the LaTrobe St planning of the late 1940s.Drawing - marked up plan with red and green lines, folded with punch holes on the left hand side.latrobe st, new tramways, trackwork, cable trams

ill, maps, p.39.non-fictionA history of the narrow gauge tramways serving the Simsville and Jarrah Mill timber mills near Newcastle in New South Wales.tramways - new south wales, timber tramways - australia - history

ill, p.32.non-fictionA brief history of some of the timber tramways and tramway locomotives working in New Zealand.railroads - new zealand - north island - history, timber tramways - new zealand - history

ill, maps, p.28.non-fictionAn illustrated history of the Campbelltown to Camden branch line south of Sydney New South Wales.railroad operations - new south wales - history, railroad operations - new south wales - pictorial works

ill, maps, p.88.non-fictionA history of the railways around Coffs Harbour in Northern New South Wales from 1906 to 2015 including the New South Wales Government Railways and narrow gauge timber tramways.railroad construction - new south wales - history, railroads -- new south wales -- coffs harbour -- history

ill, p.32.non-fictionA pictorial of trains at Broken Hill including New South Wales Government Railways, National Rail and Silverton Tramway.railroad operations - new south wales - pictorial works, tramways - broken hill

ill, maps, p.28.non-fictionA history of the 3'6" Silverton Tramway out of Broken Hill.railroad operations - new south wales - pictorial works, tramways - broken hill

ill, maps, p.56.non-fictionA history of the 3'6" Tarrawingee Tramway out of Broken Hill.railroad operations - new south wales - pictorial works, tramways - broken hill