Tram decorated for the Ballarat Centenary 1938.tram, vehicle, ballarat centenary

Shows the forms that tram crews were to use for signing off a tram at the end of its use and the form if a "change over" of swapping a defective tram at depot and what was the issue causing it to be changed over.Demonstrates a PTC form for tram sign off or change oversPhotocopied sheet A4, double sided, titled "Tram change over report" and "Tram sign off sheet". Headed "Public Transport Corporation"tramways, trams, ptc, forms, depots, faults

Report with photograph for the AETA Electric Traction Magazine, Feb. 1984 prepared by John Prideaux titled "A class Tram Body unveiled". .1 - carbon copy of the notes for the magazine giving body details and dimensions between the A and Z3 class tram along with the caption for the accompanying photograph. Signed JRP 10/1/1984. .2 - Black and white photograph of the A class tram body under construction at Comeng Dandenong.In pen on top right hand corner "A class Tram body @ Comeng Factory Dandenong"trams, tramways, a class, aeta, specification, preston workshops, new trams

Photograph, in poor condition, of a Birney tram MMTB 217, having two trolley poles, which was unusual for 4 wheel single truck trams at Hawthorn Depot.Imported Birney tram from USABlack and white photograph slightly curled and in poor condition of MMTB tram X 217, a Birney tram manufactured in USA. tramways, mmtb, birney trams, x class 217

Contains reports from Union officials including Trevor Dobbyn Secretary, Doug Brady Branch President, Phil Altieri, Lou DiGregorio - Secretary. Gives contact details. Photos supplied by Metlink. Has adverts for Myki, KDR Yarra Trams, Slater & Gordon, Transcom Credit Union, Metlink, Retired tramway Employees Association , RTBU tramway holiday units, rt health, Metro trains, Australian Super, VRI Membership and Savings and Loans Credit Union. Calendar features a photo of City Circle tram 961.Demonstrates a RTBU Annual magazine.Magazine - A4 - 20 pages including light card covers, full colour, centre stapled titled "Newsline - 2010 New Year Edition", published by the RTBU - Rail Tram and Bus Union Christmas 2009.tramways, unions, rtbu, tram 961, city circle, city circle tram

Yields information about tram 39 following its disposal and how it was sheltered.Set of 8 AGFA blue and white plastic mount 27mm square slides of Tram No. 39 at the Lions Pa rk, Lismore c1973, after the roof has been built over it. See also Reg Item 6545 for photographs of the tram prior to the roof being built over it. .1 - 39 at the park with the shelter looking newly built. .2 - ditto with D3 671 in the background. .3 - end view of the tram, with the highway in the background. .4 - as for .2 .5 - interior view of one end with the controller and brake valves removed. .6 - interior view of the pink paintwork! .7 - ditto .8 - ditto Various notations by John as to the slide number and the trams in pencil and ink.tramways, trams, disposal, lismore, preserved trams, tram 39

Yields information about tram 18 following its disposal and how it was sheltered.Agfa blue and white plastic mount - 27mm square slides of single truck tram 18 at Sebastopol in Victory Park, c1973 See btm3929 for details of disposal.Various notations by John as to the slide number and the trams in pencil and ink.tramways, trams, ballarat, closure, tramcars, disposal, sebastopol, victory park, tram 18

Set of two Newspaper cuttings regarding passenger numbers of the on Upfield and Coburg tram lines. Cuttings have the Aust. Press Cuttings Agency source sheet pasted to the top left hand corner along with the paper name and date stamp. .1 - From the Sentinel, Brunswick - 11/8/1981 - titled "Tram figures claim - Upfield action group angry", about the Brunswick Transport Action Group - seeking tramways passenger numbers on the Coburg Tram lines - quotes Member for Brunswick - Tom Roper to ask Mr Maclellan, Minister for transport. .2 - Extract from Hansard - dated 8/9/1981, following a question of 13/3/1980 - Mr Maclellan providing the 1977 and 1980 tramway figures.In pencil "Ballarat Trams" in top left hand corner.trams, tramways, north coburg, brunswick, coburg, passengers, upfield light rail

Image shows a newspaper photo of the new W Class 284 tram body being transported by horse drawn jinker from railyards. This tram body was built in Adelaide.The W Class Trams were a highly successful design of trams for Melbourne. The body of MMTB Tram W 284 being delivered by horse drawn jinker from railway yards. The tram was built in Adelaide.tramways, trams, w class trams, tram 284, horse drawn jinker

Set of 2 foolscap sheets photocopied titled "W Tram driving certificate assessment", stapled in top left hand corner. Has the MMTB on the top sheet. Has space for Training, Students Name, Number, Depot, Date - gives a progress report on: Cutting out of motors, power on tram won't start, compressor gauge under 60lbs, Compressor gauge over 90lbs, Locked controller, Bent finger (K35) Bent pole, pole on section insulator, insulated tram and Changing of light fuse. See Reg Item 221 for the relevant training sheet and Reg Item 1935 for a similar list provided for the training school.W Tram driving certificate assessment" in ink on first sheettrams, tramways, mmtb, drivers, tramcars, faults, training

Details the event of the incident, failed motor insulation and failed line breakers, provides details of the tram, electrical drawings, failed components with photographs.Yields information about the investigation into a fire on a Melbourne SW6 class tram 2009.Thirty one page, colour printed (laser) report titled "Fire on Tram W class Tram 946 La Trobe Street 15 January 2009" describing the investigation by the Victorian Office of the Chief Investigator, Transport and Marine Safety Investigations - Report No. 2009/03.trams, tramways, w class, accidents, fire, tram 946

Yields information about the seven window horse tram and passengers and streetscape in the gardens at the time. Only known photograph of this type of tramcar.Stereo pair of photos, black and white, of a 7 window horse tram in Wendouree Parade, possibly near Windmill Drive, Nth end, mounted on heavy card. Photographed and published by Geo Rose. Has many lady passengers on the top deck of the tramcar. Tram has the destination of "Boatsheds". Possibly around 1900. Only known photo as at 2/96 of these seven 7 window horse tram in Ballarat. For a print of one of these photos - see Reg. Item 258. Was borrowed and returned 5/18 by Bob Carmichael, Stereograph collector, PO Box 1349, Ballarat Mail Centre, 0418 528 270, George Rose Specialist. Use print - Reg. No. 258 for displayIn ink on rear "Horse Tram at Botanical Gardens Ballarat Vic."trams, tramways, ballaarat tramway company, horse trams, 7 window horse tram, gardens, stereo photograph

Provides information about the construction of the Bourke Street lines, silent trams, overhead installation and replacement buses. Shows the emphasis on the use of silent trams.Yields information about the construction of new silent trams and the Bourke Street lines.Set of three newspaper clippings regarding Bourke St construction and new silent trams. 1 - "1000th tram so quiet it wasn't seen" - dated 31 May 1955 - The Argus 2 - "Silent tram for Bourke Street" - dated 20 June 1955 - Photo by Geoff Grant 3 - "Trams to Replace East Brunswick Buses Soon" - dated 29 Mar 1956 - The AgeDated with a hand date stamp.tramways, trams, bourke street, new tramways, bus replacement, silent trams, tram 1000

Has a strong association with the artist and demonstrates activities the Ballarat Tramway MuseumFramed painting - wooden frame - black and gold colour of Horse Tram No. 1 in Wendouree Parade, titled "Oil Painting of Horse Drawn Tram", fitted with a plastic gold engraved sign "Oil Painting of Horse Drawn Tram / painted and donated by Edna Stephens". Framed with a white card back and brown plastic tape - with metal hanging wire framed by Macarthur Framework and Gallery 1008 Sturt St Ballarat. See Inscriptions for note on artist.On rear in ink "Edna Stephens painted 2012 / Horse Drawn Tram Lake Wendouree Ballarat"trams, tramways, wendouree parade, painting, art work

Newspaper cutting from the Lilydale and Yarra Valley Express 11-8-1981 - "New life for old tram" about the acquisition of off loading of W2 227 at the Phil McDonald's brickworks in Melba Ave Lilydale. See also Reg item 1644 for an item about its derailment in Footscray on 3/8/1981, but the tramcar cards show that the tram was withdrawn and sold during July 1981. Cutting has the Aust. Press Cuttings Agency source sheet pasted to the top left hand corner along with the paper name and date stamp.In pencil "Ballarat Trams" in top left hand corner.trams, tramways, tram disposal, scrapped trams, sale of trams, w2 class, tram 227

A side and front elevation view from a reproduction of NSW Govt Printer photos of NSW Govt. tramways tram No. K 751. On rear is handwritten notes in ink concerning operation of brakes, where car kept and used in Sydney. Also Note where photo can be obtained. On the front elevation, the destination sigh has been hand colour red and green. "Government Printer NSW" inscribed in bottom left hand corner of both illustrations.Handwritten notes about the tram.trams, tramways, nsw, nswgt, k class trams

Contains reports from Union officials including Trevor Dobbyn Secretary, Marc Marotta Branch President, Phil Altieri, Lou DiGregorio - Secretary and Phil Altieri assistant secretary. Gives contact details. Has adverts for Metlink, KDR Yarra Trams, M>tram, Slater & Gordon, Connex, Works Infrastructure, Melbourne Credit Union, Retired tramway Employees Association, RTBU tramway holiday units, rt health, Metro trains, Australian Super, VRI Membership and Savings and Loans Credit Union and Virtual Communities PCs for home. The calendar features a photo of Flinders St station c1926. The cover has photos of the Spencer St No. 1 Signal box and the Victoria and Swanston St signal boxDemonstrates a RTBU Annual magazine.Magazine - A4 - 20 pages including light card covers, full colour, centre stapled titled "Newsline - 2004 New Year Edition", published by the RTBU - Rail Tram and Bus Union Christmas 2003.tramways, unions, rtbu

Has a strong association with the D. Irvin and Stan Lakey as depot foreman and information provided to SEC managers.Quarto typed instruction, titled "Supervision - Tram Depot" about the change over in supervision of the tram depot, following retirement due to disability of S. Irvin and replacement by S. Lakey. Gives Mr. Lakey's phone and address details. Was issued to the Works Superintendent. Dated 5/8/1965 and signed by F.K. White as SEC Branch Manager.has handwritten note in ink in top left hand corner "Copy for Tram Depot"trams, tramways, instructions, depot, superintendents

Newspaper clipping - titled "Shake, rattle and roll, it'll be a fine tram party", The Age 7/10/2006 about the family day to be celebrated by Yarra Trams the following day. Has a photo of a car painter painting the interior of NMETL 13. Written by Stephen Moynihan and Clay Lucas with photo cy Pat Scala. Notes the centenary of the VR Trams and NMETL.Handwritten note "Age 7 Oct. 2006 p8" and "Wed 11 Oct 2006, 100 yrs electric trams"trams, tramways, events, yarra trams, preston workshops, nmetl, centenary, 100 years of electric trams, essendon depot, vr trams

Tram Stop article written by Michael North looks at the structure at the Elizabeth St tram terminus, named after Sir Robert Risson and his convictions to support the Melbourne tramway system including the campaigns to replace Melbourne's iconic trams with buses and motor cars. Has a photo of the terminal building by Mal Rowe - Sir Robert Risson Tram Terminus. The rear cover image of La Trobe St.Yields information about the Elizabeth St tram terminus and its memorial to Sir Robert Risson, MMTB Chairman 1949 to 1970,Book - magazine - 48 pages, perfect bound, full colour titled The Scots Church - The Leaflet Spring 2022 containing an article on the Robert Risson Tram Stop at the Elizabeth St tram terminus.trams, tramways, robert risson, elizabeth street, memorials

Tour undertaken by the TMSV to cellebrate No. 27 reaching 1,000,000 miles in Ballarat. Has a photo of the tram No. 27 at the depot (see item 3316 for a black and white print) and a photo of some of the travellers from the TMSV inside the tram (see item 3317) for details of the people. Due to a clerical error, it was later found that the tram had not reached that mark.Yields information about the No. 27 that was thought to have reached 1000,000 miles in Ballarat during 1968 - actually found out later to be an error - was about 900,000 miles. Decorated for an event to celebrate the occasion.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat 1/7/1968, titled "Tram No. 27 tops million mark" about tram 27 reaching the million miles in Ballarat mark. tramways, tours, tmsv, million miles, depot, banner, tram 27, interiors

Yields information about tram 42 following its disposal and how it was sheltered.Set of 2 Agfa blue and white plastic mounts - 27mm square slides of single truck tram 42, at the Zion Congregational Church Kindergarten, c1973. Has "Zion Kindertram" in the destination box. See btm3929 for details of disposal.Various notations by John as to the slide number and the trams in pencil and ink.tramways, trams, ballarat, closure, tramcars, disposal, zion congregational church, tram 42

The rollout of accessible tram stops has come to a halt almost six months after missing the deadline to make all tram stops accessible. Has photo of person in mobility scooter alongside D2-class tram number 5018Newspaper clipping from the Age titled: "Brakes slammed on tram accessibility"tramways, trams, accessibility, tram stops, d2-class tram

Image shows a 1924 newspaper photo of one of the new W Class trams in service. The photo caption gives details of the tram including its length. It has the destination of St Kilda Road.The W Class Trams were a highly successful design of trams for Melbourne. W 220 was the second W Class tram built. Photo was taken in 1924 showing this tram with St Kilda Road on the destination board. Note there is no destination route number box.tramways, trams, st kilda road, tram 220, w class trams

Framed and glazed photograph of cable tram set, trailer 233, at the Victoria St Terminus, c1900. Has a factory and water tank in the background. Cable tram dummy is loaded with gentlemen and there is a paper boy in front of the trailer. Print mounted onto a wooden chip board and sealed with brown tape around the edges. Two screwed frame hanging supports on either side with one run of string between them. Frame - brown and gold with a buff and black line framed around the photograph. Print has the title "Cable Tram and Dummy - 1890 - 1900".On rear in ink at the top - "Donated to Hawthorn Tram Museum Feb. 19th 2012 Ron Scholten"trams, tramways, melbourne, victoria st, cable trams, tram 233

Holden Motor Body Builders were issued an order to build a total of 60 W class trams, at the Holden Motor Body builders workshop in Woodville South Australia.built by Holden Motor Body Builders 1926Brown and cream coloured W class tram. 3 entry points either side323 both front and rear. Both sided MMTB insignia plus the number of the tram, 323tram, w class, transport

Decorated tram celebrating the Ballarat Centenary outside of the National Mutual building in Sturt Street. Shows the tram driver, Arthur Hugo who went on to become a Tramways Inspector.arthur hugo, tram, ballarat centenary, vehicle, public

Tram door Key used to lock drivers door.T shaped, mild steel, tram drivers door keynone

Report - 3 A4 sheets - photocopy - of "Scope of Work - Major Overhaul - W class Tram Mandatory Work" - lists work to be done on a W class tram during a major overhaul - c August 1993, and re tram 909. VicSig.net - accessed 22-7-2016 notes: 1993 - Friday, 27th August Released from Preston Workshops after a major overhaul.has in ink on top "Re Tram #909" and "Received 29/8/93 from" and on rear sheet "fibreglass roof work was additional"trams, tramways, w class, overhauls, preston workshops, equipment