.1 - Illustration of Z3 3 on the front cover of "Comeng Holdings Limited 1975 Annual Report and Notice of Meeting" with the Comeng Logo. Tram appears not to have been fitted with its route number and destination equipment. .2 - Letter on stippled paper, Comeng letterhead, with raised printing and watermarked "Z Mattpost" addressed to the donor supplying copies of the cover to him. Dated 19/11/1975. Signed by G. McArley Secretary.trams, tramways, z class, comeng, letterhead, annual reports, tram 3

Set of 8 A4 colour printed sheets giving the tram details and specifications and side elevation sketch for the W, Z1/2, Z3, A, B1/2,C, D1 and D2 class trams. Not printing date, but c2005. Features photos of trams1031, 30, 212, 284, 2010, 3026, 3513 and 5004. Document imaged as a pdf, though the first sheet miscoloured - see image i2.jpgtrams, tramways, yarra trams, tramcars, z class, a class, b class, c class, d class, tram 1031, tram 30, tram 212, tram 284, tram 2010, tram 3026, tram 3513, tram 5004

Adhesive sign or label for use in tramcars that gave the listing for the number to be entered into the destination sign indicator panel for each tram destination. See Reg Item 3634 for an Alphabetical listing.trams, tramways, signs, tramcars, z3 class, destination indicators

Adhesive sign or label for use in tramcars operated by M>Tram that gave the listing for the number to be entered into the destination sign indicator panel for each tram destination. Printed on "JAC" paper.trams, tramways, signs, tramcars, z3 class, destination indicators, m>tram

Sample of brown vinyl material used in Original Z and Z3 tramcars with a large brass eyelet placed in the sample. Manufacturer unknown, used by MMTB at Preston Workshops. Has written on the rear in black pen "Original Z / Z3 Seat Fabric"Has written on the rear in black pen "Original Z / Z3 Seat Fabric"trams, tramways, preston workshops, z class, z3 class, tramcar construction, tram acquisition, tramcar manufacture

Photocopy 3 foolscap sheets stapled in the top left hand corner titled "A class Tram - Universal Destination Roll" - part of order No. 010871, Contract Number 3553, listing the destination order for the A class trams - dated 21-5-84. Has various notes on the numbers allocated. On the rear sheet is a list of recent tram disposals and dates - trams 270, 509, 392, Z3 230 to Hawthorn and A 234 arrival date.trams, tramways, a class, disposal, construction, destination roll, lists, tram 270 tram 509 tram 392 tram 230 tram 234

Strip of aluminium cut and punched with three location holes or sections along the top edge - "Z3 Side Destination - Example Flip Piece". Z3's entered service in 1979. See Reg Item 3704i5 for an actual sample and 3704i4 for the destination equipment."Z3 Side Destination - Example Flip Piece" written in felt tip pin.trams, tramways, z3 class, mmtb, destination indicators

Form, four page foolscap sheets, photocopied stapled in top left hand corner, titled "Engineering Department - Running sheds Branch - Changeovers - Z class trams - Summary for Period". Lists the types of faults that could occur, fault summary, changes and number of trams allocated for each of the depots operating Z1, Z2 and Z3 trams.In top right hand corner in ink "Depot Use Z and Z3 Fault reporting"trams, tramways, z class, z3 class, faults, depots, forms

Handwritten list on quarto ruled paper, two sides titled "Z3 Tram Truck Allocation", listing each Z3 trams from 116 to 151 and the number of initial trucks fitted the tram at the No. 1 or 2 end.trams, tramways, z3 class, bogies, trucks, lists

List - 5 foolscap Gestener sheets, stapled in top left hand corner titled "Z3 class Bogey Assembly - Car Set - Truck shop" list the stores item number, description, quantities, and stock balance for each car. Dated 26/3/1981, car 176.trams, tramways, z3 class, workshops, lists, bogies, the met, tram 176

Comb bound (white plastic) specification or tender document, approx. 70 pages, with glossy card covers, titled "Tender Schedule for All-Electric Trams" and "Contract 2500", published by the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board, closing Monday 2 October 1972. Details the conditions of tender, conditions of contract, notes, specification, gives background information about Melbourne, dimensions, performance, drivers and conductors, trucks, wheels, brakes, electrical equipment, control panels and drawings. The drawings give a map of the system, typical city route, Glenferrie Road route (grade diagram), concrete track construction, min. radius curves, loading gauge, all-electric tram and mounting details for the trolley base, schedule of prices, tender form, form of contract, schedule of information to be provided by the tenderer. On the inside of the cover is a memo from D. Snell, Deputy Chairman to the Testing Engineer, dated 11/7/1972 about the tender being issued, but requesting least publicity and all enquiries to Mr. Snell. Part of the work to tender for the construction of Z class trams. Document scanned to pdf file word searchable. See Item 4388 for the Z3 document and 1583 for an August 1966 version and Reg item 4667 for a draft June 1965 version. 2nd copy added 7/8/2020 from Keith Kings papers.In in pencil in the top right hand corner of cover "1975" crossed out and "1972" written in. On first sheet in pencil, "Howard Smith" and "Laboratory 10 Feb 1975" stamped on.trams, tramways, specification, tenders, z class, mmtb, melbourne

Document - 9 A4 pages, stapled in the top left hand corner, photocopied double sided - titled "Instructions to Drivers on Z class trams". Provides information on the operation, faults, defects, line breakers, track brake, lights, points, PA, Safety, Hot Weather, design changes on Z5, notes on the Z3 tram, power limiting switch, overspeed, faults -when it will not drive. Dated 1/5/1989. Original copy replaced 1/7/2020 with a better copy from Keith Kings.trams, tramways, the met, drivers, driver training, instructions, ptc, z class

Photocopied A4 document, 8 sheets, stapled in top left hand corner, titled "Allocation of Tramcars as at 5-5-1983", listing the class of trams allocated to each depot in Melbourne, MMTB, training trams, storage, special purpose trams, summary. The last page has a an extract from page 97 of the June 1983 issue of ET giving a bus fleeing location of the MMTB and notes on Private Bus companies and services. Has been photocopied onto A4 sheets - and published as a supplement to E.T 6/83. Has a stamp of the Road Construction Authority of 25 august 1983 Library on the front sheet. 2nd copy added from donation of Norm Cross. 1519.1 - 12 A4 sheets, were stapled in top left hand corner, titled "Workshops and Running sheds Branch - Allocation of Tramcars 4-4-1983". Sheets 1 to 5 - Allocation of Tramcars in Numerical Order including listing of tramcars for storage and disposal and storage and retention in operating condition. Letters against trams possibly withdrawn, hand written changes and additions to the Z3 class fleet to 220, Sheets 6 to 11 - allocation by depot showing some crossed out in red including trams in workshops, reserve trams, Approved disposal, training, tourist, special purpose, Ministry of Arts and decorated cars. Sheet 9 - distribution list. 1519.2 - full copy unaltered from Robert Green, added 6/7/2019 - see 1519i3.pdf for scanned copy.trams, tramways, tramcars, mmtb, lists, depots, depot allocation, transporting art, buses

Set of instructions - 22 A4 sheets, stapled in the top left hand corner - PTC tram driver training notes, c1995 for A, Z2 and Z3 tramcars. Looks at the objectives and steps to be done for each module, eg Switches, locations and function, tram operations, fault finding, doors, insulated trams, AVM, practical tram driving, preparing tram, braking system, road rules and track infrastructure.Written in ink on first sheet top right hand corner "PTC tram driver training notes, c1995 for A, Z2 and Z3"trams, tramways, z class, training, instructions, z3 class

Black plastic folder with black plastic comb binder containing plasticized drawings for the Z1 and Z2 class tram circuits (45 pages), Z3 tramcars (47 sheets), notes on the CCU Test cards and performance and a list of controller wiring diagrams, for all tramcars and some of the associated drawings. Prepared by the Met Tram Servicing branch. Not dated.trams, tramways, z class, instructions, controllers, electrical engineering, electrical equipment, electrical systems, z3 class

Set of Instructions - 35 A4 photocopied sheets, stapled in the top left hand corner - titled "MTA Tram Maintenance Instructions - Version 1.0, May 1988". Has a table of contents or index. Gives a list of checks, work, testing's, inspections, brakes, pantographs to be undertaken on Z and A class trams.In felt pen in the top right hand corner "Mostly Z & A class.."trams, tramways, tramcars, instructions, z class, z3 class, a class, maintenance, testing, mta

Partly completed form or report - Despatch Sheet - A4 printed sheet for Friday 14/10/2006? showing Run, driver number, start place, times in and out. kilometres travelled, class of tram, number, track and with remarks. Yarra Trams. Noted that it was found in Z3 142, which is shown on the sheet. On the rear of the sheet is a ink drawing showing lines to Preston Workshops with 142/Z? on the top right hand corner.In pencil "found in pencil" and date filled in with a ? along the top line.trams, tramways, operations, yarra trams, preston workshops

Pamphlet or report printed on A3 gloss paper, folded into A4, with a brown printed cover and a photograph of Z3 117, Melbourne, in Bourke St Melbourne, with the destination of City - Spring Rides and in the route number box "New Tram - Free Rides today". Inside pages and rear cover give details of the trams, its equipment specification, how a chopper control works, car control systems, rotary converter for 24V DC and 220V AC systems, drawings of the trams, and technical data, including a simplified wiring diagram. Produced by AEG - Telefunken of Berlin.trams, tramways, z3 class, aeta, specification, preston workshops, new trams, tram z3 117

1621.1 - 47 A4 pages stapled in the top left hand corner - pages 63 to 121 from a set of documents of 148 pages - "Specifications for Modifications - Driver Only Tram". Details a list of modifications for Class W5/7, Z1/Z2, Z3, A1/2 B1/2 of 26 modifications. Gives the specifications for each modification, and details of maintenance support, reliability, spares and manuals to be provided as part of the contract - No. PSD 93/036. 1621.2 - 17 -A4 sheets landscape format, stapled in the top left hand corner - "W class Tram Overhaul Scope" - Rev 1, dated 30/8/1993 - the form to be completed for a detailed listing of work to be carried out at PTC Preston Workshops. Has the number "728" in the top right hand corner, but has not been filled in. Has a photocopied note "Day one (into body shop) written on the top sheet..1 - top sheet has "JRP copy (1993) in ink and "Driver Only Tram" in blue ink written over a "whiteout" correction fluid.trams, tramways, ptc, preston workshops, overhauls, driver only modifications, w class, z class, a class, b class, specification, modifications

Newspaper cutting from the Mail Footscray about W2 227 derailing while turning from Ballarat Road into Gordon St and heading towards the Power Hotel on the Monday (3/8/1981) afternoon. Titled "Whoops - wrong way" See also Reg item 1639 for its subsequent sale to a Lilydale property, though this may not be correct - a check with the tramcar card shows that it was withdrawn and sold during July 1981 and that Z3 227 did not enter service until 1984. Cuttings has the Aust. Press Cuttings Agency source sheet pasted to the top right hand corner along with the paper name and date stamp.Has in pencil at top of cutting "MT/Ballarat Trams"trams, tramways, accidents, mmtb, footscray, ballarat rd, gordon st, w2 class, tram 227

Photocopy of an A4 document, Notice - titled "Information Note to Passengers - Trams No. 138/193", dated 4/3/1990 about filming or the driver on trams 138 and 193, to ascertain their tasks. On PTC letterhead with the V/Line and The Met logos.trams, tramways, drivers, z3 class, ptc

Report - black comb bound, yellow paper front cover and plastic sheet, plain white back cover, approx. 200 pages, pages not numbered, titled "Maintenance Analysis Task Force (Trams), Final Report, dated March - May 1988. Produced by The Met Tram Servicing group. Includes a letter signed by the J Parish, to the Acting Group Manager, Fleet Maintenance and Construction. Includes an index with recommendations, and 16 Appendices. Looks at the management of the tram fleet (W5 to W7, Z1, Z2, Z3, A class and Artics and how it could be computerized and the introduction of preventative maintenance schedules.In ink on the top right hand corner "Includes Some Main Procedures and Illust..." and initial "JW"trams, tramways, the met, tramcars, maintenance, preston workshops, tram failures

Photocopy of a newspaper report in the Preston Post-Times 26-8-1998 titled "Legacy tram gets a paint job", of Z3 179 getting painted for the 1998 Legacy Week at Preston Workshops. Included in the photo is painter Gregory Petroustsos and supervisor Brian Carter.trams, tramways, preston workshops, w class, advertising trams, paint

Handwritten instruction on two A4 paper, titled “Draft Tram Maintenance Instruction - Z3 Tram Motor Changeover" - written by John Prideaux, not dated - c2000?. Details the procedure methodology.trams, tramways, preston workshops, z3 class, motors

Photocopy of a two page letter to Mr. J. Halfpenny of the Victorian Trades Hall Council, dated 20/2/1990 on PTC letter head titled "Past and future manufacture and installation of modified tram doors", providing information on the a request for information providing information on the supply and installation of new doors to Z class trams, contractors, manufacturers. Problems with modification program, in house work and may require further discussions. Signed by Bruce Shaw, General Manager, Industrial Relations.Has various notations and numbers in the top right hand corner.trams, tramways, preston workshops, z3 class, motors

Set of 5 instructions prepared for use at Malvern Depot c2000, regarding use of trams - printed on A4 sheets. .1 - "Emergency Braking Procedures for Tramcars - Two motor Single Truck Trams" - 1 page .2 - "Emergency Braking Procedure for Tramcars - Four motor Bogie Cars (L & W Class trams) .3 - "Tramcar Braking - The Air system" .4 - "Brake Valve with Sanding Feature" - (Birney 217) .5 - "Malvern Depot Training" - Z1 - Z2 - Z3 class - 4 pages. .6 - "Fault Finding" - covers Z and W class trams. .7 - "Tram driver fault finding & Braking assessment B and Z class" - assessment sheet and pages 1 to 9 of 13 original sheets, four missing, dated 9-4-1999 - added 17/6/2019.trams, tramways, swanston trams, brakes, emergency, safety, drivers, malvern depot, z class, w class, x class, b class

Colour postcard divided back - Scancolor - titled Melbourne Australia, featuring five photographs on one card -1010 with the Arts Centre spire in the background, the view across the Yarra River, a Z3 advertising tram, B2 2013 and the Shrine of Remembrance. Back has space for name and address, stamp and a message and details of the postcard. Produced by Scan colour, possibly early 2000's.trams, tramways, postcards, w7 class, b class, z3 class, melbourne, yarra river, tram 1010, tram 2013

Colour postcard divided back - Biscay Greetings, of Z3 225 turning from Bourke St into Spring St. Route 96, East Brunswick. Looking down the west of Bourke St at dusk with the many buildings etc in the background. Back has space for name and address, stamp and a message and details of the postcard. Produced by Biscay Greetings, possibly mid 1990's. Card No. BG 277. 2nd copy added 30/8/2020 Image also used in Reg Item 5129.trams, tramways, postcards, bourke st, z class, melbourne, tram 225

Colour postcard divided back - Biscay Greetings, series of 6 photographs of trams, card titled "Trams of Victoria", featuring W6 977, Les Twentyman's cable tram set, Z3 160, Bendigo 17, W7 1024 (Lufthansa - March 1980 - see http://vicsig.net/index.php?page=trams&article=adtrams access 20-12-17) and Ballarat 38. Back has space for name and address, stamp and a message and details of the postcard. Produced by Biscay Greetings, possibly mid 1980's. Card No. BG193 2nd copy added 15/9/2020.trams, tramways, postcards, cable trams, advertising trams, bendigo, ballarat, w6 class, w7 class, z3 class, tram 977, tram 160, tram 17, tram 1024, tram 38

Colour print of Z3 203 (Route 57) at the Newmarket Plaza shopping centre, stop in Racecourse Road. The tram is in The Met/PTC colour scheme. In the background are the Douta Galla Hotel, the Newmarket Station railway overbridge and a rainbow. Photo c2000.Yields information about the use of the use of Z3 trams on route 57.Colour print - printed on Kodak Professional paper.trams, tramways, z3 class, tram 203, racecourse road, newmarket, route 57