Official MMTB photograph of a SW2 class tram 478, converted from a W1 class tram in 1938 to a tram with sliding passenger doors.Shows a MMTB SW2 class tramBlack and White photograph of SW2 478 at Camberwell Depot.Has the stamp of the MMTB on the rear.trams, tramways, sw2 class, tram 478

This colour photograph, with 15 others are enlargements gifted to the Society by Mel Lawrence in 2016. They were taken at a commemorative event at the Kew Tram Depot. Laminated colour enlargement of an 'S Class' tram No 164 in High Street South, taken at a re-enactment at the Kew Depot in 1990.Annotation reverse: "Kew Depot 1990. S Class 164 in High Street South."kew tram depot, s class trams -- melbourne

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Set of two colour prints of Z class trams parked in the open at Preston Workshops c1979. .1 - Z101 .2 - Z101 and Z61 Printed on Kodak Papertrams, tramways, preston workshops, z class, tram 101, tram 61

Colour print of Kew Tram depot c1985 with A 238, SW5 744, W2 387? with an 92.3 EOM FM advert and three other A class trams in the background.trams, tramways, kew depot, a class, tram 238, tram 744, tram 387?, sw5 class, w2 class

Colour photograph of Paul Grech sitting in the drivers cab of a B class? tram See Reg Item 5803 for details of Paul - No. 3533, MMTB 1960 - 1998trams, tramways, conductors, drivers, crews, b class, interiors