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Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - PCC 1041 Gertrude & Nicholson Sts, Len Millar, 19 April 1973
The photograph places PCC 1041 during trials showing destination 'Special'Yields information about launch of this prototypeBlack and white photograph with notes on rearIn ink 'KB KINGS 124-33. M&MTB 1041 Gertrude & Nicholson Sts, Fitzroy, 19/4/73 copy of L N Millar photo'trams, pcc 1041, 1041, gertrude st -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - PCC 1041 Gertrude & Nicholson Sts, Len Millar, 19 April 1973
The photograph places PCC 1041 during trials showing destination 'Special'Yields information about launch of this prototypeBlack and white photograph with notes on rearIn ink 'KB KINGS 124-32. M&MTB 1041 Gertrude & Nicholson Sts, Fitzroy, 19/4/73 copy of L N Millar photo'trams, pcc 1041, 1041, gertrude st -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - PCC 1041 Gertrude & Nicholson Sts, Len Millar, 19 April 1973
The photograph places PCC 1041 during trials showing destination 'Special'Yields information about launch of this prototypeBlack and white photograph with notes on rearIn ink 'KB KINGS 124-34. M&MTB 1041 Gertrude & Nicholson Sts, Fitzroy, 19/4/73 copy of L N Millar photo'trams, pcc 1041, 1041, gertrude st -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, British Electrical Development Association, "The Case for Electric Road Passenger Transport", early 1950's
Booklet - 20 pages, printed on off white paper, centre stapled within a grey cover slightly larger than the printed document, titled "The Case for Electric Road Passenger Transport". The title is printed on both document covers. The title is contained within a embossed area on the grey cover. The document looks at the case for electric transport in road use, both trolley buses and trams, current developments, including PCC cars, traffic problems, Europe, financial, passengers, reserved track, health and cleanliness. Not date, early 1950's? - has a reference to a 1951 public transport conference on page 5. On the rear page states "Issued by the British Electrical Development Association" of London."4K1" in ink on front cover and AETA stamp top of cover. AETA stamp and PR Officer 14 Kenaway St, Tusmore F3111" (Tusmore is in Adelaide).trams, tramways, public transport, uk, electrical equipment, electric vehicles, trolley buses, trams, pcc -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Uniform - Cloth badge, 1970's
Cloth badge or desk item - consisting an oval of green felt with a map of Australia containing an image of PCC class 1041 and the word Melbourne under. Presumed early 1970's.trams, tramways, pcc class, 1041, badges, souvenirs, tram 1041 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, Wal Jack, 25/06/1955 12:00:00 AM
Black and white negative, by Wal Jack, of W7 1001 in the yard at East Preston depot during the AETA tour of 25/6/1955. PCC 980 is in the depot behind 1001trams, tramways, aeta, tours, w7 class, tram 1001, mmtb, pcc class, tram 980, east preston depot -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - PCC 1041 Preston Workshops
The photograph places PCC 1041 on outside fan either side of a W2 class tramYields information about launch of this prototypeBlack and white photograph no notestrams, pcc 1041, 1041, preston workshops -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Prototype tram PCC 1041, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), 1973
Provides publicity photographs of the prototype PCC tram 1041, that lead to the construction of the Z class trams.Yields information about prototype tram 1041Set of four colour prints and one black and white print of prototype tram 1041 on Riversdale Road, with Wattle Park in the background, second half of 1973, during commissioning and testing phase. .1 - tram showing special and route 000 - has been printed so that the background above the tram has been partly faded. Both printed on Kodak Paper. .2 - tram showing W. Park - Elgar Rod, route 070 - two copies .3 - similar to .2, at different location with park in background. Printed on Kodak paper. .4 - same as .1 - Has PTC copyright stamp on rear and number 3953 - better colour. .5 - black and white print - with PTC stamp and number 3953.tramways, trams, mmtb, prototype tramcar, tram 1041, riversdale road, wattle park -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, Wal Jack, 1954
Black and white negative, by Wal Jack, of PCC 980 decorated as the Royal Tram at the time of the Royal Visit to Victoria during 1954. Photographed in St Georges Road. The tram crew are standing in front of the tram.trams, tramways, royal visit, st georges road, crews, tram 980, pcc class, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - PCC 1041 at cnr Miller St and Plenty Rd
The photograph shows PCC 1041 at corner of Miller Street and Plenty Road, Northcote displaying destination 'East Preston" Route 88.Yields information about this prototype's limited period in service.Colour photograph, no notestrams, pcc 1041, route 88, miller st, tramways, pcc class, plenty rd, high st, northcote -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Illustration/s, W.J.Wyse - photos, Colour Illustration of Hamburg, The Hague
Sheet with colour reproductions (each 7.8W X 5.8H ) of trams in Hamburg (V6 325 & trailer), The Hague (coupled PCC cars at Trekweg) & London (Ex East Ham car at Eltham). "Agfacolour Photos by W.J.Wyse"trams, tramways, trams, london, the hague, hamburg -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, Herald Sun, "Quiet trams for Bourke Street", 1-6-1955
Provides information about the construction of the Bourke Street lines, new silent trams and track construction in particular Thermit welding. Shows the emphasis on the use of silent trams and the methods of achieving this.Yields information about the construction of new silent trams and the Bourke Street lines.Newspaper cutting - "Quiet trams for Bourke Street" - The Herald 1 June 1955 with an article and five photographs of new trams under construction, a model of PCC 980 and track construction, including East Preston depot.tramways, trams, bourke street, new tramways, silent trams, w7 class tram, new trams, thermit welding, tram 980, model trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, 1960's?
Black and White photograph of PCC car 980 turning at the corner of Gertrude and Smith Streets, possibly during the 1960's. Tram has the destination of East Preston. Could be a MMTB Photograph. Printed on a stippled paper.trams, tramways, gertrude st, smith st, east preston, tram 980, pcc class, fitzroy, route 88, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - PCC 1041 outside Preston Workshops entrance cnr Miller St & St Georges Rd
The photograph places PCC 1041 outside Preston Workshops entrance corner Miller Street & St Georges Road displaying destination 'Special'.Yields information about launch of this prototypeColour photograph, no notestrams, pcc 1041, preston workshops, tramways, pcc class, st.georges road, miller st, thornbury -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - PCC 1041 interior, likely while inside workshop
The photograph shows interior of PCC 1041 likely inside workshop because of dark exterior. No persons in shot and interior looks in immaculate condition.Yields information about this prototype's interior.Colour photograph, no notestrams, pcc 1041, prototype, conductor's console, tramways, interiors, pcc class, preston workshops -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White, David Menzies, Tram 1041 at Malvern Depot, 1974
Black and white print of PCC Class Tram 1041 at Malvern Depot with the front door open showing the entry. Has the destination of Special. Demonstrates the prototype all electric tramcar at Malvern Depot.Black and White photograph - printed on plain paper with photographers stamp on rear.Has stamp of David Menzies on rear. and in ink "1041 Malvern Depot"tramways, trams, tram 1041, prototype tramcar, malvern depot, pcc class, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Hector Bell, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board, "Report of H.H. Bell Chairman on his overseas trip March - October 1938", 1939
Research Report or Overseas Tour report, Half bound in green and black Rexene with mottled end papers, 222 pages (Gestetner printed single sided), typed report - titled "Report of H.H. Bell Chairman of the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board on his overseas trip March - October 1938". Dated 31/1/1939. He was accompanied by Mr. R. A. Spencer the Board Secretary. Reg Item 3875 indicates that their wives travelled as well with them. Has an index, notes on his visits to five cities on his voyage to England, visits to 10 UK cities, Berlin, Paris and 12 USA and Canadian cities. Includes notes on buses, gas-producer engines, PCC trams, closure of tramways, technical notes, trolley buses, conversion of Bourke St cable tram routes, overhead, motors, engines and many other topics. Note pages scanned in particular have reference to Bourke St conversion and driving habits in the UK compared to Melbourne (road hogs). Inside front cover has a label from "Sands & McDougall Pty Ltd" about the job number and date of binding "6-3-1939" See Reg Item 3846 for a copy of the report re conversion of the cable tram routes and 3906 for an Oct. 1938 report on the PCC car to the Board.trams, tramways, mmtb, bourke st, conversion, double deck buses, tours, overseas tours, pcc, buses, trolley buses, uk, usa, canada -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - PCC 980 - releasing drum brakes, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), 8/1960
The photograph shows the procedure for releasing the drum brakes on PCC tram 980 and where the brace (spanner) is located on the tram. Dated 24/8/1960.Demonstrates the methodology of releasing the drum brakes on a PCC car.Photograph - black and whiteHas MMTB stamp on rear and number P25/1/248 in ink.trams, tram 980, brakes, pcc class, tramways, mmtb, st. louis b3 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - PCC 1041 at Preston Workshops
The photograph shows front view of PCC 1041 likely at entrance to workshop shed with destination 'Depot'. A blue uniformed driver and suited man pose in front of car. iYields information about pride in this new car.Colour photograph, no notestrams, pcc 1041, 1041, prototype, preston workshops, publicity -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard - Bourke St with PCC 1041, Carinya Postcards, mid 1970s
Carinya postcard looking east from Queen St with PCC class tram 1041 westbound to Spencer St. Has the McEwans building in the view along with a multistory car park.Yields information Bourke St and the use of PCC class tram 1041, the forerunner of the Z class tram.Postcard - by Carinya Postcards with rounded corners, address block, Number LV028trams, tramways, bourke street, pcc class, tram 1041, mcewans -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, Wal Jack, 3/03/1954 12:00:00 AM
Black and white negative, by Wal Jack, of PCC decorated for the Royal Tour of 1954 ascending the Collins St hill. The Conductor is standing in the back cab. Has the Regent Theatre with a large English flag, in the background, Zercho's Business College and the Metro Theatretrams, tramways, royal visit, collins st, conductors, tram 980, pcc class, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Drawing, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Proposed Box Car", Jan. 1955
Print of drawing R9495, "Proposed Box Car" - with one end and one large central door, high floor - streamliner US PCC approach. Gives side elevation and floor plan. Seats 52 passengers. Prepared 10/1/1955trams, tramways, pcc class, bogie trams, new tramcars, tramcar construction, proposals -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White, David Menzies, Tram 1041 & cable tram set 1 at Preston Workshops, Dec 1974
Black and white print of PCC Class Tram 1041 & cable tram set 1 at Preston Workshops Dec 1974 See also items 1036 and 72 for other photographs of this event.Demonstrates the prototype all electric tramcar alongside the first cable tram set of 1885Black and White photograph - printed on plain paper with photographers stamp on rear.Has stamp of David Menzies on rear.tramways, trams, tram 1041, cable trams, prototype tramcar, mmtb, preston workshops, tram 1, pcc class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Sutcliffe Pty Ltd, 1950's
Black and white photograph of MMTB PCC Tramcar No. 980 at Preston Workshops - an official photograph. Tram has the destination of Special. Taken early 1950's. The tram was completed in 1950. Photograph by Sutcliffe Pty Ltd, Illustrative Photographers of 94 Elizabeth St Melbourne.Stamped on rear in red, with the photo number in black "Sutcliffe Pty Ltd, / Illustrative Photographers / No. 88 54/ 94 Elizabeth St Melbourne / CENT 1500 - 2601" (Their Melbourne central exchange phone number)trams, tramways, mmtb, new trams, preston workshops, tram 980, pcc class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Memorandum - re tram SW6 850, 1939
Memorandum from H H Bell, MMTB Chairman to R J Lormer Rollingstock Engineer congratulating him and the workshops on the new SW6 class tramcar No. 850. Notes the PCC Class car as a comparison.Yields information about the new SW6 class tram.Photocopy of a Memorandum - re tram SW6 850, dated 1-4-1939, printed onto an A4 size sheet.trams, tramways, new trams, tram 850, sw6 class, h h bell, r j lormer, pcc class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Drawing, concept drawings for tramcars by the MMTB, 1940's to 1970's
Series of 12 concept drawings for tramcars by the MMTB, c 1940's printed on white paper or where noted ink on mylar paper - original drawings. .1 - Proposed single truck car - three doors with some window shading. .1A - ink on mylar of the same drawing - with different window shading and paper copy. .2 - as above with no window shading .3 - as above with shaded windows .4 - a SW6 style car with two centre doors with shaded windows. .4A - ink on mylar of the same drawing - with different window shading. .5 - as above with two partly shaded windows .6 - "Proposed box car" - three doors with shaded windows. .6A - ink on mylar of the same drawing - with different window shading. .7 - as above with partly shaded windows - two copies .8 - Large car - PCC Stylish - two doors with partly shaded windows .8A - ink on mylar of the same drawing - with different window shading and paper copy. .9 - as for .4 with some windows fully blacked out. .9A - similar but different window shading .10 - "Proposed W5 tramcar" =- with two passenger doors and shaded windows .10A - ink on mylar of the same drawing - with different window shading and paper copy. .11 - as above but clear windows .12 - as for .7, but with half windows blacked out. .13 - ink on mylar of a Z class tram with three doors (has a sheet of A4 paper taped on top edge as backing) .14 - as above - different door layout .15 - ink of mylar of a W6 class tramtrams, tramways, mmtb, new tramcars, tramcar design, pcc, w6 class, z class -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), mid 1960's?
Black and White photograph (montage) of nine type of trolley poles spring bases used by the MMTB, c1970. Provides photos of US6, US13, US15, English Electric, Ohio Brass, US 15 Converted, MV, MMTB and PCC types. Titled "Trolley Pole Bases"trams, tramways, mmtb, trolley poles, trolley pole bases -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, Wal Jack, 25/06/1955 12:00:00 AM
Black and white negative, by Wal Jack, of PCC 980 in the yard at East Preston depot during the AETA tour of 25/6/1955. The tram has the AETA sign board promoting electric traction. In the background is a advertisement for Goodyear Tyres and Gowerville Hotel advertising Fosters Lager.trams, tramways, aeta, tours, tram 980, pcc class, east preston depot, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Sutcliffe Pty Ltd, 1950's
Black and white photograph of the interior of MMTB PCC Tramcar No. 980 at Preston Workshops - an official photograph. Taken early 1950's. The tram was completed in 1950. Shows the edges of internal step wells. Photograph by Sutcliffe Pty Ltd, Illustrative Photographers of 94 Elizabeth St Melbourne.Stamped on rear in red, with the photo number in black "Sutcliffe Pty Ltd, / Illustrative Photographers / No. 88 54/ 94 Elizabeth St Melbourne / CENT 1500 - 2601" (Their Melbourne central exchange phone number)trams, tramways, mmtb, new trams, preston workshops, interiors, tram 980, pcc class -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Miscellaneous Images, Set of 15 (Only three photos in archive, .5, .6 and .7. Location of remaining 12 photos under investigation), 1960s
Set of 15 items personally collected or given to Les Denmead by visiting Tramway enthusiasts or other interested people to Ballarat. Retained as a sample of images or other mementoes given by people though not directly of Ballarat. The following items are a summary only: 1901.1 - Postcard from South Pacific Electric Railway of L/P class tram No. 154 on SPER track , SPER-1 - Nucolorvue. 1901.2 - Photograph of Brisbane FM 440? and drop centre behind - CBD area Brisbane. Has 'Brisbane' written on back. 1901.3 - Photograph of Brisbane FM 473, showing Grange, as for 1901.2. 1901.4 - Photograph of Brisbane FM 422, showing Chermside, Brisbane CBD area, has "Brisbane May 1955' written on front of photo. 1901.5 - Illustration of Christchurch Horse Tram, Tramway Historical Society / Shell Oil company produced card, full details on rear. 1901.6 - Illustration of Wellington 'Fiducia' tram No. 238, operating on Wellington Tramway Museum track. Produced by Museum, with full details on rear. 1901.7 - Colour illustration of Wellington tram No. 257, central or downtown Wellington, outside the Parliament grounds. Full details on rear of card - produced by Shell Oil Company? 1901.8 - Photo of four H class trams at Victoria Sq. Adelaide, 25/3/1967. Taken by Douglas A. Colquhoun. On left hand side is a single car 378 and on the other track a three car set 366, 367 and 368. 1901.9 - Photo of Adelaide E1 111, crossing the Holland St. Bridge, 24.10.1953. Photo by Douglas A. Colquhoun. 1901.10 - Photo of Adelaide A 82, Wayville Junction, Feb. 1952. Photo by Douglas A. Colquhoun. 1901.11 - Photo of Adelaide A 10, later SEC Ballarat 21, in Adelaide CBD, with Ferors Gresham Hotel alongside. Has written note on background re tram. 1901.12 - Two prints of the front vestibule of a Toronto PCC tram, with operator (driver) seated. 1901.13 - Two prints of Toronto PCC 4400 and 4404, coupled together, 9/8/1949 with a depot? or carbarn building in the background. Has caption on the base of the photograph - copy photograph. 1901.14 - Two prints of a close up photograph of the coupling between the two cars in 1901.13. 1901.15 - Photograph of a Fare Box on a Toronto Streetcar. (1901.13 to .14) have "Canada" written on the back. 1trams, tramways, sydney, brisbane, adelaide, wellington, christchurch, toronto, pcc, victoria sq., tram 21