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Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Colour Print, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), c1975
... Colour print of an interior of a Z class tram showing...Trams tramways Z class Interiors Colour print ...Colour print of an interior of a Z class tram showing the conductors desk and seating arrangements. MMTB Photograph? Two copies heldtrams, tramways, z class, interiors -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document, Yarra Trams, "Set of six fault finding sheets", 1/2001
... , A class and B class trams. Includes a list of A class tram..., A class and B class trams. Includes a list of A class tram ...Issued to drivers to aid fault finding of modified W class, A class and B class trams. Includes a list of A class tram destinations. Dated Jan. 2001Yields information about fault finding for trams by drivers.Set of 7 laminated sheets for tram fault finding - cheat sheets.tramways, faults, w class, b class, a class, destinations -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Notice, Brunswick Street Traders, National Trust, "Keep W class Trams in Brunswick St", c1993
... Trams in Brunswick St", supporting the keeping of W class trams... Trams tramways PTC Brunswick St W Class National Trust Printed ...Printed A4 sheet on yellow paper titled "Keep W class Trams in Brunswick St", supporting the keeping of W class trams in Brunswick St Fitzroy. Pamphlet sponsored by the National Trust, Brunswick Street Traders and Tramway Union. Has the numbers for the PTC, Premier (Kennett) and Treasurer Alan Stockdale. Poster c1993.trams, tramways, ptc, brunswick st, w class, national trust -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Public Transport Users Association (PTUA), "The Melbourne W Class Tram", c1990
... "The Melbourne W Class Tram"...Pamphlet - titled "The Melbourne W Class Tram" - supporting... Pamphlet - titled "The Melbourne W Class Tram" - supporting ...Pamphlet - titled "The Melbourne W Class Tram" - supporting the retention of W class trams. Notes the replacement by Light rail vehicles, sale of W2's to the USA, with numerous quotes about the W class trams. Issued at the time of Premier Joan Kirner (1990 to 1992). Printed and issued by the PTUA, City Heritage Watch, Tramways Union and the National Trust.Yields information about efforts to retain the W class trams in service.Pamphlet - 2 fold - printed in green ink on white paper.w class, heritage, tram disposal., national trust -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, c1950
... Black and white photograph of W5 class tram No. 837... Trams tramways W5 class Essendon Airport tram 837 Black ...Black and white photograph of W5 class tram No. 837 at Essendon Aerodrome. The destination is shown as "City" and the route number appears to be 59. Tram fitted with trolley wheels. 1950c? This tram began as one of 22 W5 class trams built at Preston Workshops in 1938. It began service on 12/11/1938 and is currently stored at Newport Workshops.trams, tramways, w5 class, essendon airport, tram 837 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Sign - Adhesive label, Yarra Trams, c2000
... Adhesive label for fitting to Z or A or B class trams... for fitting to Z or A or B class trams, asking passengers to "Keep ...Adhesive label for fitting to Z or A or B class trams, asking passengers to "Keep stairwell clear until doors have fully opened".trams, tramways, signs, tramcars, ptc, yarra trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White - W Class Tram 272 in Collins St at Swanston St - no route number boxes, Circa 1930
... Black and White - W Class Tram 272 in Collins St at...Black and white photograph slightly curled of W Class Tram... traffic Trams W class tram 272 Collins St. Black and white ...Photograph of tram W 272 in Collins St looking west at Swanston Street. It is noted that it has no destination route boxes. Geoff Warburton notes say it received its route number box during May 1934 and it was sold in March 1980 to Seattle. USA. Not sure where it is now. Early photo of W tram without route number boxes.Black and white photograph slightly curled of W Class Tram 272 in Collins St at Swanston St . Note: No route number boxes.tramways, mmtb, traffic, trams, w class, tram 272, collins st. -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Functional object - Seat Fabric Samples, W class trams, c1975
... Seat fabric sample green vinyl as used in W class trams... Trams tramways W Class Public Transport Equipment Seats Fabric ...Seat fabric sample green vinyl as used in W class trams with a light green background. Three samples held, varying sizes."W4" in black pen on the rear.trams, tramways, w class, public transport, equipment, seats, fabric -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, National Trust, "Friends of the W class Trams Policy Statement", c1991
... class Trams Policy Statement" undated, signed by Don Gibson... Trams tramways W Class B class Z class National Trust The Met ...Report - 10 A4 photocopied pages titled "Friends of the W class Trams Policy Statement" undated, signed by Don Gibson. Looks at the fleet after the delivery of all the B class trams, numbers of cars required for service, issues, a requested approach, equipment and their request - continue to run W class trams, store Z1 and Z2 trams. Provides a statement of the trust's policy - classification, present threat, Met Proposal, comparison with Z class trams, tables of costs for each type of tram, options, power consumption, ride, life span, crew costing, public support, views on upgrading, conclusions. Notes that Mr. Peter. Spyker was Minister for Transport at the time and that B class still being delivered - completed 1994. Mr Spyker was Minister from 1990 to 1992 - document c1991.trams, tramways, w class, b class, z class, national trust, the met -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Malvern tram depot - trams 28 and 982, 8/12/1994
... Photo of Malvern tram depot -Z class tram 28 and W6 class... Photo of Malvern tram depot -Z class tram 28 and W6 class tram ...Photo of Malvern tram depot -Z class tram 28 and W6 class tram 982 in the shed at Malvern Tram Depot, 8/12/1994. The photo shows the structure of the running inspection pits and the walkways.Yields information about Malvern Depot in 1994.Colour photograph printed on Kodak paper.melbourne, tramways, tramcars, malvern depot, z class trams, w6 class, tram 28, tram 982 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Model - Model Melbourne W2 tram, Weico Models, 1983
... Model of Melbourne Melbourne tram W2 class tram by Weico... Melbourne tram W2 class tram by Weico Models, comprising cardboard ...Model of a Melbourne W2 class tramcar by Weico Models produced for the model enthusiast to assemble. Has detailed instructions on undertaking the work. Though not motorised, could be fitted with an electric operable bogie. Instructions dated 1983. Has a price label of $51.50 on box.Demonstrates an model kit that could be assembled by the purchaser.Model of Melbourne Melbourne tram W2 class tram by Weico Models, comprising cardboard box, cast metal parts and instructions. HO Scalemodels, tramcars, w2 class, weico models -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Model - Model Melbourne SW6 tram, Weico Models, 1986
... Model of Melbourne Melbourne tram SW6 class tram by Weico... Melbourne tram SW6 class tram by Weico Models, comprising cardboard ...Model of a Melbourne SW6 class tramcar by Weico Models produced for the model enthusiast to assemble. Has detailed instructions on undertaking the work. Though not motorised, could be fitted with an electric operable bogie. Instructions dated 1986. Has a price label of $45.95 from Hobby Place on box.Demonstrates an model kit that could be assembled by the purchaser.Model of Melbourne Melbourne tram SW6 class tram by Weico Models, comprising cardboard box, cast metal parts and instructions. HO Scalemodels, tramcars, weico models, sw6 class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Model - Alstom G class tram, Alstom, 10/2023
... Alstom G class tram... class tram No. 7001, has details of the tram on the base... the proposed G class tram. new trams G class models Cardboard, punched ...Provided by Alstom / Department of Transport upon visiting their part full size mock-up at Tullamarine. Shows the proposed layout of the body externally.Yields information about the proposed G class tram.Cardboard, punched out, folding model tram - Melbourne G class tram No. 7001, has details of the tram on the base. Showing route 59.new trams, g class, models -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Illustration/s, c1925
... A Class tram No. 14, ex PMTT from a magazine. Note the two... Trams tramways A class PMTT tram 14 In ink on the rear: "M&MTB ...Illustration or Photograph, Black and White, of MMTB A Class tram No. 14, ex PMTT from a magazine. Note the two bumpers on the car. Photo c1925.In ink on the rear: "M&MTB A class No. 14 e PMTT" (Scrapped 10/6/29), about 1925?." KSK print number SA9. Two copies held.trams, tramways, a class, pmtt, tram 14 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Colour Print/s, Colin Rough, Jun. 2010
... Colour print of a former Melbourne Z class tram No. 80... Trams tramways Z class Preserved Trams tram 80 On rear in ink ...Colour print of a former Melbourne Z class tram No. 80, at the Drayton Railway station of Down Steam. Has the name "Drayton Diner" on the side.On rear in ink "MMTB Z Tram Drayton 6/10"trams, tramways, z class, preserved trams, tram 80 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Sign - Builders' plate, Commonwealth Engineering - Comeng, C1980
... , Comeng Dandenong builders plate used on A or B class trams... Trams tramways Builders Plate Comeng A class B class AEG Metal ...Metal plate - aluminium - printed with black metal ink, Comeng Dandenong builders plate used on A or B class trams with AEG traction equipment.trams, tramways, builders plate, comeng, a class, b class, aeg -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, 1920's
... Black and white photograph of F class tram No. 47... Trams tramways F class Crews MMTB Tramcars tram 47 Black ...Black and white photograph of F class tram No. 47 with a MMTB Crew member alongside. Has some passengers on board. Photographed from a publication.trams, tramways, f class, crews, mmtb, tramcars, tram 47 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Slide, 2002
... /restored at Bendigo Trust Workshops in 2002. Has a W class tram... at Bendigo Trust Workshops in 2002. Has a W class tram in front ...35mm colour slide - plastic mount - of VR41 being repaired/restored at Bendigo Trust Workshops in 2002. Has a W class tram in front.In ink "VR 41 awaiting restoration - Bendigo Trust Workshops - 2002" (not in Keith Kings hand writing)trams, tramways, vr, victorian railways, bendigo, tram preservation, tram 41 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, Herald Sun, "Thumbs down for", "Do we want W-class trams?, 12/11/1993 12:00:00 AM
... , titled partly ""Thumbs down for" and "Do we want W-class trams... Trams tramways W Class Surveys Public Transport State Transport ...Newspaper clipping from The Herald Sun, Friday 12/11/1993, titled partly ""Thumbs down for" and "Do we want W-class trams? Gives the result of a Herald Sun survey with a map - People were asked: 1 - Want to keep the W class trams 2 - Want W class for Tourism 3 - Want W class withdrawn Survey involved the Airport West, North Coburg, Mont Albert, South East (route 8 and 69, and city streets. The choice included retiring the early Z class trams, that were not even 20 years old.trams, tramways, w class, surveys, public transport, state transport authority, ptc -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Press Release, Minister of Transport, "Media Release - Government acts to secure the future of W class trams", 17/09/2003 12:00:00 AM
... class trams", about the return to operational use of W class... Trams tramways W Class Safety Withdrawn Trams Braking See images ...Press or Media Release dated 17/9/2003, two A4 pages, titled "Media Release - Government acts to secure the future of W class trams", about the return to operational use of W class trams following a safety review. Gives details of the routes to be operated, number of trams in service, and safety restrictions. Quotes Transport Minister Peter BatchelorSee imagestrams, tramways, w class, safety, withdrawn trams, braking -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), "Braking Chart - Graph", c1998
... Braking chart / graphs for A and Z3 class trams - produced c1998... about Braking chart / graphs for A and Z3 class trams - produced ...Set of documents, charts, notes and other papers about Braking chart / graphs for A and Z3 class trams - produced c1998 - has notes on charts etc.trams, tramways, tramcars, preston workshops, maintenance, a class, z class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Badge - Key ring, Z1 99, c1990
... Key Ring - relief of Melbourne Z1 class tram No. 99... class tram badge. badges Z1 class tram 99 key ring Route 96 ...Tram has route No. 96 and destination of City. No manufacturer details. Possibly made by the TMSV as a sales item. See item 4216 for the same item as a lapel badge. Demonstrates a key ring with a Z1 class tram badge.Key Ring - relief of Melbourne Z1 class tram No. 99, with gold and brown enamel painted areas, and fitted with a flexible lead and locking key ring. badges, z1 class, tram 99, key ring, route 96, souvenirs -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Brakes could spell the end of line for classic trams", 2/06/2000 12:00:00 AM
... an accident in St Kilda Road when a W class tram collided with a Z... Trams tramways W Class SW5 class Accidents Route 16 St Kilda Rd ...Newspaper clipping from The Age, (2/6/2000?), about an accident in St Kilda Road when a W class tram collided with a Z class tram. Article reports on the withdrawal of W class trams by Swanston St tram immediately. Titled "Brakes could spell the end of line for classic trams" Hugh Waldron's Transit Australia notes (Reg Item 5359 for June 2000) reports "After an accident between “SW6” 869 and “Z1” 75 at about 4pm on Thursday 1st June 2000 all Swanston “W” class trams were instructed to shunt at the closest crossover and return special to the Depot. " Article buy Sushi Das and photo by Ken Irwin of the front of Sw5 869 (University route 16). Quotes from Kevin O'Shea of National Express (Swanston Trams), Phil Alteri (RTBU) and Christine Buckingham of Yarra Tramstrams, tramways, w class, sw5 class, accidents, route 16, st kilda rd, tram 869 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White, David Menzies, Tram 671 Preston Workshops, 1976
... . Alongside the tram is a Z-class tram. Tram 671 was sold... the tram is a Z-class tram. Tram 671 was sold to the Ballarat ...Black and white print of W4 671 at Preston Workshops. Alongside the tram is a Z-class tram. Tram 671 was sold to the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society in 1976.Yields information about W4 671 prior to its disposal.Black and White photograph - printed on plain paper with photographers stamp on rear.Has stamp of David Menzies on rear. and in ink "W4 671"tramways, trams, mmtb, z class, w4 class, tram 671 -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, Upper Esplanade, St Kilda, c.1980 - 90?
... Catani Memorial Clock Tower, No 15 W Class tram..., No 15 W Class tram ...Catani Memorial Clock Tower, No 15 W Class tramcolour photograph, unmounted -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Class A 231 & X2 Class 676 in High Street South, 1990
... Class A trams - Melbourne... Depot Class A trams - Melbourne X2 Class trams - Melbourne ...This colour photograph, with 15 others are enlargements gifted to the Society by Mel Lawrence in 2016. They were taken at a commemorative event from the Kew Tram Depot. Laminated colour enlargement of a Class A 231 & X2 Class 676 in High Street South taken at a re-enactment from the Kew Depot in 1990.Annotation reverse: "Kew Depot 1990. Class A 231 & X2 Class 676 in High Street South"kew tram depot, class a trams - melbourne, x2 class trams - melbourne -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - A258 Flinders St - Swanston St, late 1980s
... tramways tramcars Flinders St A class tram 258 trams Route 48 ...Photo of A class 258 (City Lonsdale St, route 48) in Flinders St just after crossing Swanston St. The tram has The Met logos, a Fox FM radio station. In the background is the Port Phillip Arcade buildings. Photo taken from Princes Gate Plaza.Yields information about Melbourne trams late 1980s.Colour photograph with paper parts on rear.melbourne, tramways, tramcars, flinders st, a class, tram 258, trams, route 48 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - A268 Bourke and Elizabeth Sts, late 1980s
... about Melbourne trams late 1980s and shows A class trams ...Photo of A 268 (Exhibition, route 111) in Bourke St before crossing Elizabeth St. Has the GPO in the background. Taken at Christmas, has many pedestrians in the view.Yields information about Melbourne trams late 1980s and shows A class trams in service in Bourke St.Colour photograph with paper parts on rear.melbourne, tramways, elizabeth st, bourke st, a class, tram 268, trams -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, Nu-color-vue or Nucolorvue Productions, Spring St Melbourne
... Colour postcard with serrated edges of MMTB Z class tram...Trams tramways Spring St Melbourne Z class trams tram 30 ...Colour postcard with serrated edges of MMTB Z class tram No. 2 in Spring St. Melbourne about to turn into Bourke St. Has two people stepping out of tram onto safety zone (no barriers). Tram has destination of "CITY - SPENCER ST." In background are the buildings of the Windsor Hotel, the Imperial Hotel and Nauru House. On rear of card is name of company "Nucolorvue" and caption "Melbourne Australia / Melbourne's new Z class tram Number 2.", card number NCV1419 in place for postage stamp, and copyright and symbols. See Destination City re introduction of Z class trams (1975)trams, tramways, spring st, melbourne, z class trams, tram 30, tram 25, tram 28, tram 5, tram 19 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Presentation Notes, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Electric Vehicles for Street Public Transport", 1975
... at the aspects of the Z class trams, its operation and specifications....Trams tramways MMTB Z class Lectures Presentations Marked ...Presentation or Lecture notes, titled "Electric Vehicles for Street Public Transport", 14 pages, 1 loose page, 1 diagram and 1 page attachment giving specification details of the new Z class trams. Presentation titled "Electric Vehicles for Street Public Transport", presented by Dudley Snell, 6th May 1975. Looks at the aspects of the Z class trams, its operation and specifications.Marked on top edge "Commentary to accompany slides re Imperative and Technology of New Rolling Stocked, procured 1975", number "85" in top right hand corner and stamped on cover and inside cover page "Discarded from PTC Library 22 Oct 1989"trams, tramways, mmtb, z class, lectures, presentations