Set of 12 flags used on Melbourne trams to promote an event or a specific week. 1 - Red Shield appeal - 700mm x 330mm - cotton 2 - Bike Week - 600 x 300 - Nylon 3 - VFL 80th anniversary - 1897 -1977 - 600 x 320 - cotton 4 - Council of Adult Education 50th Anniversary, 770 x 330 - nylon - has Evans Evans lable 5 - Citizens Advice Bureau - 540 x 440 - nylon 6 - VFL Grand Final - 600 x 390 - nylon 7 - Royal Show - -650 x 420 - nylon 8 - Spring Racing Carnival - 7800 x 360 - nylon - has Evan Evans lable 9 - Fabulous Fashion - National Gallery of Victoria - 700 x 350 - cotton 10 - Moomba - 630 x 350 - cotton 11 - Peter Mac Week - May 9-15 - 530 x 290 nylon 12 - Carry On Appeal - 640 x 430 - nylonDemonstrates a set of various flags flown on Melbourne W class trams.Set of 12 flags - printed with sewn edging and fitted to a wooden dowel or pole.tramways, trams, flags

Pamphlet - two fold DL full colour titled "Melbourne MetPass - tour the sights of Melbourne on a tram, train or bus" advertising the MetPass tickets, details and fares and the Metpass kits and availability. Published by The Met, effective September 1988. Met Passtrams, tramways, tickets, the met, public transport

Souvenir tea spoon featuring Melbourne W5 class tram made from Pewter set on a silver spoon and contained with in a clear / blue plastic case. Has a typed label stating that it is made from Pewter made in Australia. No manufacturers name.trams, tramways, teaspoons, sales items, sw2 class

Detailed in The Met colour scheme of the 1980s with the logo of the early 1980s. Demonstrates an operable model of a Melbourne SW5 class tram.Model of Melbourne Melbourne tram W5 (actually an SW5) No. 812, electric model, made by Cooee Concepts Pty Ltd in China. The model is packaged in a wooden packing case with a blue felt base, contained within a cardboard outer case. The cardboard cover or case has a printed sheet giving details of the model and the history of the W5 Class tramcar. The wooden case has a brass plate detailing the contents. Scale 00 or 1:76. Model made from plastic and metal, with operable lights and motors with operable trolley poles, swiveling bogies, the destination of St Kilda, showing route 16. Headlights function in the direction of travel. The package has a manufacturing date of 2008 printed on it. Contains a plastic cover strip, a plastic holder for the tram, a plastic lift-out strip, a printed Certificate of Authenticity, No. 553 of 700, and a folded sheet giving instructions for the use of the tram on a model tramway - up to 15V DC.models, the met, tramcars, w5 class, sw5 class, tram 812, cooee, cooee collectables

525 Colour photocopy - folded to A5 on heavy paper, titled "Hawthorn Tram Depot", providing details of the Hawthorn Tram depot, with the FOHTD logo and "Melbourne Tram Museum" in the top left hand corner. Includes photo of depot on front cover, history of the Building, Operations, Location , Expansion, Decline and Redevelopment. On the rear is a timeline, details of the Museum and the Friends Group. Used for the 2014 Melbourne Open House depot. Prepared by Adam Chandler June 2014 from previous sheets. 525.1 - A4 - the 2015 Melbourne Open House version. Printed on heavy paper. 525.2 - an earlier version - two A4 pages stapled in the top left hand corner. Prepared by Warren Doubleday and Mike Ryan. Uses a Keith Kings Oct. 1946 of the front of the depot. .1 and .2 added 13/1/15. 525.3 - A4 - 2016 Open House version, added 4-11-2016trams, tramways, hawthorn, fohtd, depots

Model of Melbourne tram W5 (actually a SW5) No. 812, electric model, made by Cooee Concepts Pty Ltd in China. Model packaged in a wooden packing case with a red felt base, contained within a card board outer case. The card board cover or case has a printed sheet giving details of the model and the history of the W5 Class tramcar. The wooden case has a brass plate detailing the contents. Scale 00 or 1:76. Model made from plastic and metal, with operable lights and motors with operable trolley poles, swivelling bogies, destination of St Kilda, showing route 16. Headlights function in the direction of travel. Package has manufacturing date of 2008 printed on it. Contains a plastic cover strip, plastic holder for the tram, plastic lift out strip, a printed Certificate of Authenticity, No. 335 of 700 and a folded sheet giving instructions for the use of the tram on a model tramway - up to 15V DC.trams, tramways, models, w5 class, the met, cooee models, tram 812

Set of 7 colour prints of Melbourne trams and locations during the mid 1980's to 1990, Photos not well focused. .1 - 981 inbound, Swanston St with Town Hall in background. .2 - Two W's in Swanston St .3 - 918 outbound, Princes Bridge with the Gas and Fuel towers in the background. .4 - 947 and 425? Swanston St - with cars in Swanston St. .5 - large line up of trams in the north bound side of Swanston St. Note people at the tram safety zone. Last tram is 836. Has Billy Guyatts store in the background. .6 - 763 outbound, Swanston and Flinders St. Bourke St has been closed to motor traffic. .7 - Z3 172, Swanston St on a wet day, does not have a destination showing - could be a transfer tram. Features advertisements on trams for: Triple FM Radio, Bank of Melbourne Printed on Kodak or Konica paper.trams, tramways, ptc, swanston st, tram 981, tram 918, tram 947, tram 425, tram 836, tram 763, tram 172

Set of three images of the track plans for the temporary connection between Haymarket (Flemington Road), Elizabeth St, Victoria St, and Swanston St to enable the transfer of electric trams between Essendon Depot and the workshops or other depots. From drawing P2466, dated 24-8-1926. Built during 1926. For details see the article by Mal Rowe "Linking up Melbourne's Electric Trams" in Bellcord No. 63, Sept. 2024.Yields information about the temporary trackwork that was laid in Elizabeth St Set of three A4 sheets reproduced from photographs of the large format drawing P2466.trams, tramways, trackwork, plans, victoria st, temporary track

This is the third of four documents compiled by Alf Twentyman about the history of Melbourne cable trams. On the inside cover is a list of depot closing dates. On the side is a table of contents and a reference to the page, though the pages are not actually numbered. Provides notes on the cars at each car house or car depot, dates, cables or ropes, rope speed, and date converted to electric tram or closed. Alf's notes on Geometry remain in the book, though not scanned.Demonstrates the recording and drawing work of Alf Twentyman and his notes.Exercise book - printed for Scotch College, ruled in a graph paper format - 40 pages with red card covers.Has been used for Geometry lessons tramways, cable trams, alf twentyman, history, records, depots, car houses

Reproduction slide of a photograph of the July 1919 decorated cable tram, celebrating the end of World War 1, soon after soon after the signing of the Treaty of Versailles. Has seven uniformed men, gripmen and conductors, and one officer. Photo used in Jack Cranston's book p28, "The Melbourne Cable Trams 1885-1940"". Decorated by the Tramway Board. See Reg Item 4256 for a timetable and 3692 for another photo.Yields information about the decorated and illuminated cable tram set to mark the end of the World War 1, the crews and their uniforms.Kodachrome cardboard duplicate slide - Black and white - reproduction - Black and white - reproduction - Peace tram 7/1919 "MP 6" in penciltrams, tramways, uniforms, cable cars, world war 1, decorated trams, crews

Cardboard, punched out, folding model tram - Melbourne C class tram, numbered 3001. Has a pantograph attachment as well. Tram in the first Yarra Trams colour scheme. Has various destination signs and fleet numbers. Produced by Transit Graphics of Canberra for Yarra Trams. Three copies held. 1246.1 - postcard size model tram - with pantograph only. On rear has an paragraph about Melbourne being a most liveable city and that Yarra Trams are truly Melbourne all over. Produced by Avantcard with phone and website. Added 12-01-16. Two copies held.trams, tramways, c class, yarra trams, models, tram 3001

Demonstrates the development of the BTPS and yields information about the Society and other tramways. Has a strong association with the maker.Scrap Book - approx. 66 plain sheets, centre stapled within a cardboard cover with a Muppet type character on the rear cover. Front cover has a manila colour sheet attached with the label "Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society" Comprises many newspaper cuttings of the time of the closure of the SEC Ballarat tram system, the formation of the BTPS, buses, tickets, moving the trams to the new depot, tickets, samples of signs, cuttings from magazines, some cuttings from San Francisco, Melbourne, cartoons altered to support trams, Melbourne items, Sydney trams, new Z class trams in Melbourne, Bendigo Trust, Bylands, TMSV, Steam rail trains to Ballarat, an invite to the opening of the BTPS Tramway for 1/2/1975, opening photographs from The Courier. Each page has been scanned to the two pdf files.trams, tramways, scrap book, btps, opening, tmsv, bendigo, melbourne, z class trams, buses

Pack of playing cards featuring a Melbourne A class tram, No. 235 in Victoria Parade. Photo is different to the one used in item 6707. Has the name Randa on the plastic case and the Joker notes that the cards were printed in British Hong Kong.Shows the use of a Melbourne tram on a souvenir.Pack of playing cards,within a plastic case, printed with a photo of an A class tram on one side. Has a price label of $3.35 on rear of case.melbourne, trams, a class, tram 235, playing cards

Metal badge - relief of a Melbourne Z1 class tram No. 99 with a gold and brown enamel painted areas. Has a pin clip on the rear. Tram has route No. 96 and destination of City. No manufacturer details. .1 - tie clip with spring clip on rear.trams, tramways, badges, z class, route 96, souvenirs, tie clip

Report - 2 foolscap sheets stapled in the top left hand corner titled "Public Transport in Melbourne" giving a brief history of Melbourne's tramways, cable tram opening dates, trusts, formation of the MMTB, the MMTB management c1960 and a note on Wattle Park.trams, tramways, mmtb, cable trams, wattle park, management

Photograph of a cable tram grip car No. 448 after arrival in Sydney for Museum of Technology (Ultimo) at their Alexandria store. Keith notes that it was acquired from the ground of Monash University. The Sydney Tram Museum has since rebuilt the tramcar - see Trolley Wire.. Printed in the Daily Telegraph Sydney 18/12/1962.Yields infomation about a Sydney cable tram grip car.Photograph - Black and white and newspaper clipping. Two prints heldIn ink on the rear: "Sydney - Melbourne cable tram grip car No. 448 after arrival in Sydney for Museum of Technology (Ultimo) at their Alexandria store. Acquired from the ground of Monash University. Daily Telegraph Sydney 18/12/1962" and Australian Consolidated press Copyright photo stamp. KSK print number FS1 trams, tramways, cable trams, sydney, sydney tram museum, tram 448

Yellow plastic folder titled "Melbourne Met Pass", with The Met logo in green print on both sides of the outside of the folder. On the inside has two pockets for storing items formed with clear plastic. Map Folded Map of Melbourne Rail and Tram lines, titled "The Met PASS Map to Melbourne" Tram Map - probably soon after conversion of the St Kilda and Port Melbourne lines to Light Rail, though these are not shown. Opened November 1987. Rail Map - shows Route 96 north section as Light Rail, co-ordinated bus routes, and the Altona line as going to Werribee. This route was opened in 1985. Date of Map c1988/1990. Has details of Museums, Art Galleries, Shopping, Gardens and Sports Arenas in Japanese. Sheet of paper advising users on presentation of the Met Pass (not included in the folder) Book - titled "The Met's Guide to Melbourne", sub titled - Get around on The Met. Card covers, perfect bound, 100 pages in colour with maps, guides and information about various locations within Greater Melbourne including Werribee Zoo and Healesville. See also Reg Item 106 to 108 for a similar item and 983 for the document that was used to launch the Met Pass. Two copies held.trams, tramways, the met, melbourne, tickets, tourist tickets

Negative No. 273 and colour print made by colour laser printer (stored in folder ) of Melbourne PCC tram 980, in Coldblo Road , Malvern depot, during an AETA tour on 8/5/1954. Photo by Geoff Grant. Envelope with negative describes the scene as "980 PCC type tram. It is unconventional tram with some American ideas and components." Hi res scan of negative and image updated 19/5/2020.trams, tramways, malvern depot, pcc, coldblo road, aeta, tram 980

Presentation folder of five stamps, 41c, to celebrate the launch of series of "Australian Historic Tramways" 11 October 1989 by Australia Post. Features a photograph of Hobart Electric trams on the inside cover, with the five stamps behind a plastic sheet. On the front is a photo of Railway Square Sydney, the rear cover has a description of the trams and of Australian tramways. Five stamps, all 41c: Adelaide Horse Tram Sydney Steam Tram Melbourne Cable Tram Hobart electric Tram Brisbane Electric Tram. See also Reg Item 471 to 474 for other examples and associated materials and 510 for a Poster. Second copy from donation of Shirley Ramsay, Hawthorn Historical Society added 15-1-2018. See Reg Item 4701 for a set of five blocks (4 stamps) of each.trams, tramways, stamps, australia post, cable trams, horse trams

Postcard - featuring one of the SW6 class Restaurant trams in Melbourne. Has the details of the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant on rear and that it was produced by Visit Gallery. See item 6033 for a similar postcard.trams, tramways, restaurant tram, colonial tramcar restaurant, melbourne

Postcard - featuring one of the SW6 class Restaurant trams in Melbourne. Has the details of the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant on rear and that it was produced by Visit Gallery. See Item 5546 for a similar postcard.trams, tramways, restaurant tram, colonial tramcar restaurant, melbourne

Melbourne Z3 class tram No. 117, in MMTB livery. Printed by F.D. Atkinson- Government Printer. Two copies held. Gives overall dimensions and features of the tram. See Reg Items 758, 757 and 760 for other versions of the Z3 tram.Demonstrates a cardboard fold up model of a Melbourne tram.Cardboard, punched out, folding model tram.trams, tramways, models, z3 class

Set of 11 flags used on Melbourne trams to promote an event or a specific week. 1 - Racing chequered flag 660 x 340`- cotton with lable of Carroll and Richardson 2 - Moomba - 540 x 420 - cotton 3 - Heritage week - National Trust - 730 x 350 - linen 4 - Girl Guide week - 650 x 350 Nylon 5 - MS week - 690 x 330 - nylon - has Evan Evans lable 6 - Victoria 150 - Growing together - 1984 - 85 - 65- x 370 - nylon 7 - Anzac Appeal - 540 x 430 - nylon, has Evan Evans lable 8 - City of Melbourne - Melbourne City has more - 490 x 320 - nylon with Evan Evans lable 9 - National Red Nose Day - Friday 31st August - 730 x 325 - nylon - ditto 10 - Happy Birthday Melbourne - sponsored by Inter staffing services - 760 x 360 - nylon 11 - Play it safe - 540 x 410 - nylone +Demonstrates a set of various flags flown on Melbourne W class trams.Set of 11 flags - printed with sewn edging and fitted to a wooden dowel or pole.tramways, trams, flags

Pamphlet - 3 fold A5 printed on green paper, titled "Conductor to Public Bulletin Number One", published by trammies at South Melbourne Depot. Looks at the place of Melbourne in world tram cities, W class trams, Australian tram cities, and the "attack of the automobile"trams, tramways, w class, melbourne, south melbourne depot, crews

EMB circular No. 63 giving details of their "Unbreakeable jointless rustless grid type resistances" used in tramcars such as the Melbourne W7 class trams, steelworks, cranes etc. Gives details of the materials, repairs, terminals, and their use in tramcars either underfloor or in steel cases.Yields information about the EMB "Unbreakeable jointless rustless grid type resistances"Document or catalogue circular - 12 pages centre stapled with two punch holes on the left hand side.tramways, technical information, emb, resistance grids, tramcars, electrical equipment

Fridge magnet featuring a Melbourne W2 class tram, 258, with the destination of Wynyard Loop (Auckland). This tram ran in Auckland in this configuration. Was tram 421 in Melbourne - see reference. Has an semi-open drop centre and a roof sign "Melbourne". Made by Toplite.Demonstrates a Souvenir featuring a Melbourne W class tram.Plastic printed colour fridge magnet mounted onto a card within its plastic envelope for sale.trams, tramways, melbourne, w2 class, fridge magnet, auckland

Provides the specifications and conditions of contract for the manufacture, supply and delivery of the track or permanent way materials for the construction of the Melbourne cable tram system. Includes rails, yokes, fish plates, slot rails, bolts, and a delivery schedule to the Spencer St railway station. Signed by George Duncan. Tenders closed 17 - 8 - 1886. Drawings detail the various components. Has a Schedule of rates form - per tonne of materials. Document dated 21 June 1886.Yields information about the tendering of rail materials for the Melbourne Cable tram system. Document, The Melbourne Tramways Trust - Contract No. 42 - Permanent Way Material - 9 foolscap sheets, 3 folded drawings bound within heavy card covers, stapled covered in dark grey tape. 2nd & 3rd copies paper only, stapled and covered with brown tape on the left hand side.tramways, melbourne tramways trust, cable tramways, mtt, rails, yokes, tender documents, contracts

Photo of a cable tram set, trailer 306, in Park St South Melbourne with the St Vincent Gardens in the background. The photo is taken after the construction of the Collins St electric line in 1929 as the destination board notes the tram is connecting with Collins St electric trams. The gripman is waiting for the phtograph to be taken, with the Conductor on the platform of the trailer car. In the background are the Gardens and housing of this area. Photo c1930. The South Melbourne cable tram line closed for conversion in 1937.Yields information about the South Melbourne cable tram line and Park St.Black and white print with a plain backtrams, tramways, south melbourne, tram 306, cable trams, park st

Model of Melbourne Restaurant tram No. 939 in a presentation cardboard box, made by Cooee Concepts Pty Ltd in China. Tram secured into the card box by two screws just behind the life guard. Made from plastic with trolley poles from metal (trolley poles can be moved) black roof, red sides, black No. 15 trucks, with the Skyline space marked "RESTAURANT" The box has the side on view of the tram in the background. trams, tramways, models, restaurant tram, cooee models, cuthberts 939