Fifty Six page, book sewn within green Rexene heavy card covers with paper sides. Titled "Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board / Curriculum of Training for Bus Drivers / 1955". Outlines the various process for appointing and training bus drivers, testing, paper work, follow up, probationary period, driver licenses, training records, and general procedures. Also details instructions to Trainer Drivers. On the inside cover in ink "Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society Catalogue No. 307" in ink. and in ink under this inscription "L. J. Denmead / Departmental Tramway Supt." trams, tramways, drivers, mmtb, instructions, training, buses

Each sheet or run details where the driver/conductor would sign on, time, the trips, meal breaks, finish time. Shows the tram operations with many short workings with some very detailed instructions, including running specials to schools.Demonstrates aspects of the Ballarat Tramways at the end of the operations prior to closure. Gives details of working hours, rosters for the week for crews. Shows the additional trams to the basic service on Weekdays and special instructions for picking up school children etc.Set of Table or Run sheets for the Ballarat Tramways. Two tables per sheet, punch along top edge, with ring protectors on top sheet. Groups of sheets have been stapled centrally along the top edge. See Reg Item 3424.1, 3424.2 for Saturday and Sunday. 3423.1 - Weekdays (Monday to Fridays), Motorman - dated 19th January. 1969. Has runs 1 to 28. 3423.2 - Weekdays - Conductors - dated 13th January 1970. Has runs 1C to 17C. Full scan of document added as a pdf file 5/6/2019. On front of folder in black ink " BTPS Cat No 809" (3423.1) and "810" on 3423.2.trams, tramways, timetables, sec, ballarat, crews

Each sheet or run details where the driver/conductor would sign on, time, the trips, meal breaks, finish time. Shows the tram operations with many short workings with some very detailed instructions.Demonstrates SEC crew timetables or sheets for tram operations.Set of Table or Run sheets for the Ballarat Tramways. Two tables per sheet, punch along top edge, with ring protectors on top sheet. Groups of sheets have been stapled centrally along the top edge. See Reg Item 3423.1, 3423.2 for Weekdays Motorman and Conductors. Both items dated January 1970. Ring protector hides actual day. 3424.1 - Saturdays - Runs 1 to 16, some carbon copies, mostly typed originals. 3424.2 - Sundays, Runs 1 to 20 (even numbers only) and run 21. All carbon copies. No matching conductor sheets. Full scan of document added as a pdf file 5/6/2019. On front of folder in black ink " BTPS 810" (3424.1).trams, tramways, timetables, sec, ballarat, crews

Significant in being a detailed set of instructions for the Forest City signalling system that was operated by the tram's trolley pole. Details of the locations and crossing loops where used, primarily around the loop and through Bridge St. and how it operated. Prepared and printed by the SEC during 1965.Five page, foolscap duplicated document, stapled in two locations along the top edge, titled Forest City Signals, and dated 20-1-1965, giving details about the Forest City signalling system installed in Ballarat. Explains how the system operates, gives instructions, details of the system, location of the loops, trams following each other, power failure. Also gives details of how the Bridge St system operated and the switch at Grenville St. Gives instructions for running out of the depot. Note: The locations of the signals are not as detailed as in the Driver Training Manual - See Reg Item 3486 See also Reg Item 5373 for another similar copy and fully scanned copy.trams, tramways, signals, crossing loop, forest city signals, grenville st, wendouree parade

Significant in being a detailed set of instructions for the tramcar braking system, emergency braking, what to do if things went wrong. Also has questions and answers concerning the braking system. Relates to the driver training system at the time. A later version of that of Reg item 271.Set of six foolscap sheets duplicated, titled "Tramcar Emergency Braking", giving instructions for emergency braking of tramcars for Ballarat and a set of relevant questions and answers, subtitled "Tramcar Braking". Gives description of system, the various means of what to do if the system fails - dated 2th January 1965. The Questions and answers concern the braking system. Sheets stapled twice along the top edge. See Reg Item 261 for an earlier version, 3520 for a 1950 instruction on the same subject and 5370 for an undated version. See Reg Item 5372 for another copy and scanned images of the questions and answers.trams, tramways, ballarat, secv instructions, braking, operations

Demonstrates aspects of the Ballarat Tramways system of training Motorman or drivers in the 1960's and the information there were given on driving trams. Shows the training methods of the time. 3486.1 - also details "Dead Man Brakes"Thirty Three page - carbon copy - within stapled light card covers - Ballarat Motorman (Driver) Training Manual or Guide - not a formal title. On front cover is large letter "G" and words "To be returned to the inspectors office after completion of Training as Motorman" First four pages has index and covers: (A) Tramcar Equipment - electrical - items or clauses 1 to 28 (B) Location of Faults - items 29 - 41 (C) Tramcar Braking - items 42 to 59 (D) Failure of the Mechanical Brakes - items 60 to 67 (E) Tramcar Emergency Braking (Accident Prevention) - items 68 - 72 (F) Automatic Electric Signals - items 73 - 82 - gives locations of signals. (G) General Instructions - items 83 to 98. See condition notes - not in the best condition - needs careful handling. 3486.4 - ditto - similar to above, but 34 pages through to instruction 104. Added section (F) after (E) - "Automatic Braking - clauses 72 - 79, possibly an earlier version of above when trams were fitted with dead man controls. Held within a cardboard folder with a metal binder. Cover has been covered with brown paper and adhesive tape, but only remains on the inside of the cover. Item added 3/10/2007. See Reg Item 8110i for a Bendigo, c1940 version.See above 3486.1 - has "Hall G - M.Cond" on front cover. Another name has been rubbed out.trams, tramways, driver training, sec, signals, braking, equipment, emergency, dead man controls

Yields information about the operation of the BTM and the management of tramcar operations. Demonstrates how information within tram crews and shed staff was distributed.Twenty eight page document within green card covers, folded A4 paper to form an A5 booklet titled "Ballarat Tramway Museum Operations Manual, Version 1.0, 1 January 1999" with a single page supplement, dated 28/1/99, with amendments, stapled into the rear of the book. Provides details of the manual, index, operational procedures, driver training, requirements, procedures, and some forms. Issued to existing workers and new workers at the time.trams, tramways, btm, operations, instructions, procedures

Yields information about the operation of the BTM and the management of tramcar operations. Demonstrates how information within tram crews and shed staff was distributed.Fifty Six page document within grey card covers, folded A4 paper to form an A5 booklet titled "Ballarat Tramway Museum Operations Manual, December 2008". Provides details of the manual, index, operational procedures, driver training, requirements, many procedures, and some forms. Issued to existing workers and new workers at the time. See memo in back of worksheet for Reg item 4440 for details and mailing list.trams, tramways, btm, operations, instructions, procedures

Yields information about the operation of the BTM and the management of tramcar operations. Demonstrates how information within tram crews and shed staff was distributed.Thirty Six page document within grey card covers, folded A4 paper to form an A5 booklet titled "Ballarat Tramway Museum Driver Operations Manual, November 2008". Provides details of the manual, index, details of tramcar equipment, tramcar braking, fault finding and Operating Instructions. Issued to existing workers and new workers at the time. See memo in back of worksheet for Reg item 4440 for details and mailing list.trams, tramways, btm, operations, instructions, procedures, drivers

One of a group of signs that were fitted into tramcars in Ballarat, giving instructions to passengers about prams, behaviour, smoking, fare payment, talking to the motorman, instructions or information to drivers etc. Yields information about the sign manufacture, demonstrates the type of signs provided in tramcars.Set of four Enamel signs, black capital letters and lines on white background, titled "Children's Carriages which fold compactly may be permitted on cars at conductors discretion and owner's risk". One of a number similar signs donated to the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society by the SEC following closure of the Ballarat Tramways system in 1971. Sign has a black enamel backing, with marks from the enamelling process. See also Reg Item 2477 for another sign of the same type. 2nd copy from an unknown donation added 25/11/2019.trams, tramways, signs, prams, baby carriages, tramcars

One of a group of signs that were fitted into tramcars in Ballarat, giving instructions to passengers about prams, behaviour, smoking, fare payment, talking to the motorman, instructions or information to drivers etc. Yields information about the sign manufacture, demonstrates the type of signs provided in tramcars.Set of seven enamel signs, black capital letters and lines on white background, titled " No Smoking". One of a number similar signs donated to the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society by the SEC following closure of the Ballarat Tramways system in 1971. Sign has a black enamel backing, with marks from the enamelling process. Seven Number. See Reg item 2476 for the "Smoking......" sign. 4477.1 - as above, added 31/12/2010trams, tramways, signs, smoking, tramcars

Yields information about the instructions about emergency braking of tramcars given to Ballarat crews.Two page foolscap, duplicated instruction titled "Tramcar Emergency Braking" - undated, describing tramcar braking techniques, emergencies, compressors, sanding. Produced by the SEC for use in Ballarat. See Reg Item 3457 for a later issue, 3520 for a 1950 instruction on the same issue, and 271 for another version.trams, tramways, braking, instructions, sec, emergency, driver training

Yields information about the instructions about tram operations, safety instructions and leaving trams.Two foolscap duplicated sheets titled "Special Order to Motormen (49/1)" giving instructions regarding 1) Responsibility (for trams), 2) Relief on the road, 3) Controller key, 4) Air brake handle, 5) leaving tram unattended with definition, general precautions, special precautions - such as parking the tram at Lydiard St North, parking trams at City Loop and 6) an explanation on the braking system at either end of the tram. Undated. Printed from wax stencil and stapled along the top edge. Signed by F. K. White Manager. See Reg Item 261 for 9-1961 issue and Reg item 3459 for a Jan. 1961 issue. trams, tramways, braking, instructions, sec, emergency, driver training

Yields information about the instructions about tramcar braking and providing a set of questions and answers that drivers needed to know.Set of four foolscap sheets duplicated, titled "Tramcar Braking ", providing a series of questions and answers on the braking system. Gives description of system, the various means of what to do if the system fails - undated, signed by F.K. White as manager. Sheets stapled twice along the top edge. See Reg Item 261 for an earlier version, 3520 for a 1950 instruction on the same subject and 3457 for a similar document.trams, tramways, braking, instructions, sec, emergency, driver training

Yields information about the instructions about Signalling system on Wendouree Parade and Bridge St - Forest City signals.Five page, foolscap duplicated document, stapled in the top left hand corner, titled Forest City Signals, undated, has letters S4 in top right hand corner of first sheet, giving details about the Forest City signalling system installed in Ballarat, particularly around Wendouree Parade and the depot. Explains how the system operates, gives instructions, details of the system, location of the loops, trams following each other, power failure. Also gives details of how the Bridge St system operated and the switch at Grenville St. Note: The locations of the signals may not be not as detailed as in the Driver Training Manual - See Reg Item 3486. Does not provide instructions for Lydiard St North or Sebastopol routes. See also Reg Item 3456 for another similar copy.trams, tramways, signals, crossing loop, forest city signals, grenville st, wendouree parade

Set of five duplicated sheets, MMTB Permanent Way Department, Instructions regarding specific items of plant and their care. Each signed and dated 21 June 1949 by the Permanent Way Engineer. .1 - Drivers of Compressors (All Types) .2 - Power Saw .3 - Concrete Mixers .4 - Road Rollers (Steam Driven) .5 - Lewin Cleanerstrams, tramways, mmtb, equipment

A uniform code of signals for working winches in mines was established in 1887. Signs displaying the signals had to be placed in clear view of the engine driver and at each level of the mine. The signals were various numbers of bells.A metal sign with a black background and red and white printing. There three sections, the top one is white text, Signals for Winding, numbered 1 to 10 and 15 down the sign, with instructions next to each number. The next section is red text, Firing Signals, with two lines numbers and writing. The third section is white text, Interplat Signals with signals to raise or lower cage to various levels.code of signals, underground minning

Significant in being a detailed set of instructions for the tramcar braking system, emergency braking, what to do if things went wrong. Relates to the driver training system at the time. An earlier version to that of Reg item 271.Two foolscap sheets duplicated giving instructions for emergency braking of tramcars for Ballarat. Gives description of system, the various means of what to do if the system fails - dated 20 July 1961. See Reg Item 3457 for a later issue, 3520 for a 1950 instruction on the same issue, and 5370 for an undated version. Image of document added 22/10/2013.trams, tramways, ballarat, secv instructions, braking, operations

Significant in being a detailed set of instructions for the tramcar braking system, emergency braking, what to do if things went wrong. Relates to the driver training system at the time.Four pages, foolscap, duplicated, titled "Tramcar Braking - Questions & Answers" to the operation of a tramcar braking system - 37 questions. See Reg Item 5372 for another copy and scanned images. Image of item added 22/10/2013trams, tramways, secv, instructions, tram brakes

Demonstrates documentation necessary when Melbourne W4 671 returned for operations in Melbourne.A4 sheet prepared for the use of W class trams fitted with blinds, ex Sth Melb. Depot, particularly for BTM No. 671, during visit of 3 & 4/96, covers controllers, safety, motor cut outs etc. 303.1 - found in tram upon return to Ballarat - 13/5/1996 303.2 - good condition copy ex Peter Winspur. Check on box contents 25/8/01 showed that 303.2 has been removed elsewhere or is missing. Item 303.1 has been changed to 303 by rubbing out the .1 Image added 16-11-2013 trams, tramways, w4 class, instructions, south melbourne depot, w class

While many recruits could already drive when they joined 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles it took many hours of instruction and training before they were licenced to drive heavier, more complex army vehicles both on and off road and under combat conditions.Two colour photographs of two soldiers of ' A ' Squadron 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles, one holding a dislodged guide post. Line of trucks behind them. probably a driver training exercise. Corporal M. Roberts is wearing beret.

A cadre staff of regular soldiers was posted to Army Reserve units to assist with training and administration. While many recruits could already drive when they joined 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles it took many hours of instruction and training before they were licenced to drive heavier, more complex army vehicles both on and off road and under combat conditions.Colour photograph of two members of Cadre Staff of ' A ' Squadron 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles during a driver training exercise 1986. camouflaged vrhicle in background." Corporal Potts, WO " Burnie "

Private Roach was one of a number of female soldiers in ' A ' Squadron 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles who filled driver and administrative posts. While many recruits could already drive when they joined 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles it took many hours of instruction and training before they were licenced to drive heavier, more complex army vehicles both on and off road and under combat conditions.Colour photograph of large vehicle under camouflage netting. Private T. Roche is adjusting netting." Echelon in hide "

A module of reading and requirements for the training module. The pages are kept within a vinyl covered 2 ring binder. Text is printer on white paper and contains illustrations.fictionThis training module was available to enginemen who had completed Modules 1 to 5 (1983 Scheme). The manual contained fault finding checklists and standard procedures to be carried out if faults occured. Every driver was required to be conversant with and follow the instructions. Enginemen issued with this manual had to carry it with them at all times when in charge of a diesel electric locomotive. vline safety, vline training, railways victoria

A booklet with a red cover and black print. There are extensive instructions on the cover which include distribution details and dates on which these instructions came into effect,fictionThe Public Transport Corporation (PTC) was a Victoria State Government owned statutory authority formed under the Transport Act 1983 which operated passenger and freight trains, trams and bus services. It was established on 1 July 1989. This memo was effective as from Sunday 16th May, 1993 and pertained to rules instructions and operating procedures regarding air brake equipment and train examination requirements. As noted on the cover: "Part One - Supersedes Automatic air brake rules, pages 479-495 of Book of rules and regulations. -- Part Two - Supersedes Air brake orders, pages 189-198 of General appendix." The cover bears the signatures of M. Digging, Safeworking Superintendent and G. De Bont, Group Manager, Freight Fleet Maintenance.locomotive manuals, victorian railways, public transport corporation victoria, victorian railways -- rules and practice.

A small manual with red cloth board cover and black printnon-fictionThis is a manual issued by the Victorian Railways to all Diesel Locomotive drivers. Every driver was required to be conversant with and follow the instructions. The book had to be carried by the driver when on duty and to be produced on request. Diesel locomotives were introduced into Victoria from 1955 onwards.railways victoria, railways victoria handbooks and manuals, diesel locomotives

A module of reading and requirements for the training module. The pages are kept within a vinyl covered 2 ring binder. Text is printer on white paper and contains illustrations.fictionThis training module was available to enginemen who had completed Modules 1 to 5 (1983 Scheme). The manual contained fault finding checklists and standard procedures to be carried out if faults occured. Every driver was required to be conversant with and follow the instructions. Enginemen issued with this manual had to carry it with them at all times when in charge of a diesel electric locomotive. vline safety, vline training, railways victoria

185 pp bg fictionThis training module was available to enginemen who had completed Modules 1 to 5 (1983 Scheme). The manual contained fault finding checklists and standard procedures to be carried out if faults occured. Every driver was required to be conversant with and follow the instructions. Enginemen issued with this manual had to carry it with them at all times when in charge of a diesel electric locomotive. vline safety, vline training, railways victoria

A collection of 5 different instruction manuals for the Westinghouse Brake system for locomotives. They date from 1937 until 1963. The 3 green covered volume have a hardcover, but the red manuals are paperbackfictionThis training module was available to enginemen who had completed Modules 1 to 5 (1983 Scheme). The manual contained fault finding checklists and standard procedures to be carried out if faults occured. Every driver was required to be conversant with and follow the instructions. Enginemen issued with this manual had to carry it with them at all times when in charge of a diesel electric locomotive. vline safety, vline training, railways victoria

366 pages plus an index to regulations up tp page xxvii and blank pages for notesfictionThis training module was available to enginemen who had completed Modules 1 to 5 (1983 Scheme). The manual contained fault finding checklists and standard procedures to be carried out if faults occured. Every driver was required to be conversant with and follow the instructions. Enginemen issued with this manual had to carry it with them at all times when in charge of a diesel electric locomotive. vline safety, vline training, railways victoria