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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Certificate - Drivers Permit, 1974
These certificates were printed in the mid 1980's and backdated to when the driver's passed their exams. On the reverse side there is no printing and it is a white sheet of paper. Note: Used for driver's certificates until the BTPS was renamed to the BTM, then a new type issued.Demonstrates a tram driver certificate issued by the BTPS.BTPS Tram Drivers Certificate printed on fawn stippled paper with brown ink printing and BTPS Tram loco on left BTM corner. Stamped No. 16 and dated as issued to Driver David Frost on 11/12/77. Signed by R. Gilbert Traffic Manager and the recipient. tramways, trams, btps, driver's certificate -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Australian Railway Historical Society, New South Wales Division, North of the harbour : a brief history of transport to and on the North Shore, 1976
A history of rail tram and ferry services north of Sydney harbour.Ill, maps, p.168.A history of rail tram and ferry services north of Sydney harbour.suburban railways - sydney, tramways - sydney, ferries - sydney -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, N.Z. Railway & Locomotive Society, Canterbury Branch : Tramway Historical Society, Return to Ferrymead, 1966
A history of the railways of Ferrymead - the site of the first steam operated railway in New ZealandIll, maps, p.26.non-fictionA history of the railways of Ferrymead - the site of the first steam operated railway in New Zealandhistory of railways - new zealand, railways - ferrymead -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, Spicer, I.D, Steam in the Streets - Souvenir of the Ferrymead Railway, 1968
... tramway museums - South Island - New Zealand... Prahran tramway museums - South Island - New Zealand tramways ...A souvenir guide book to the Ferrymead Tramway at the Ferrymead museum near Christchurch South Island New Zealand.ill, p8.non-fictionA souvenir guide book to the Ferrymead Tramway at the Ferrymead museum near Christchurch South Island New Zealand.tramway museums - south island - new zealand, tramways rollingstock - new zealand -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Southern Press, Twilight of trams, 1974
... Prahran Tramways - New Zealand Urban transport - New Zealand ...A history of New Zealand trams - a pictorial and descriptive representation.Ill, p.27.non-fictionA history of New Zealand trams - a pictorial and descriptive representation.tramways - new zealand, urban transport - new zealand -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, New Zealand Railway and Locomotive Society, Wellington tramway memories, 1978
... Prahran Tramways - New Zealand Urban transport - New Zealand ...A history of Wellington trams - a pictorial and descriptive representation.Ill, maps, p.23.non-fictionA history of Wellington trams - a pictorial and descriptive representation.tramways - new zealand, urban transport - new zealand, tramways - wellington -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Tramway historical society incorporated, By tram to Papanui, 1964
... Prahran Tramways - New Zealand Urban transport - New Zealand ...A history of trams to Papanui - a pictorial and descriptive representation.Ill, p.18.non-fictionA history of trams to Papanui - a pictorial and descriptive representation.tramways - new zealand, urban transport - new zealand, tramways - christchurch -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Tramway historical society incorporated, All fares please: A pictorial record of the Christchurch electric railways, 1964
... Prahran Tramways - New Zealand Urban transport - New Zealand ...A history of trams in Christchurch - a pictorial and descriptive representation.Ill, maps, p.36.non-fictionA history of trams in Christchurch - a pictorial and descriptive representation.tramways - new zealand, urban transport - new zealand, tramways - christchurch -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Tramway historical society incorporated, All fares please: A pictorial record of the Christchurch electric railways, 1964
... Prahran Tramways - New Zealand Urban transport - New Zealand ...A history of trams in Christchurch - a pictorial and descriptive representation.Ill, maps, p.36.non-fictionA history of trams in Christchurch - a pictorial and descriptive representation.tramways - new zealand, urban transport - new zealand, tramways - christchurch -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, JR Smith publicity, Riding the rails, 1964
... Prahran Tramways - New Zealand Urban transport - New Zealand ...A history of trams in Dunedin - a pictorial and descriptive representation.Ill, p.28.non-fictionA history of trams in Dunedin - a pictorial and descriptive representation.tramways - new zealand, urban transport - new zealand, tramways - dunedin -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, New South Wales Steam Tram and Railway Preservation Society, In and around Sydney with the steam tram, 1969
A history of the steam trams of Sydney in four volumes.4.v. Ill, maps.non-fictionA history of the steam trams of Sydney in four volumes.tramways - sydney, steam trams - sydney -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, South Pacific Electric Railway, Maitland tramway ventures, 1965
Apart from Broken Hill, Maitland was the only New South Wales regional city to have a tramway systemIndex, bib, ill, maps, p.79.non-fictionApart from Broken Hill, Maitland was the only New South Wales regional city to have a tramway systemtramways - maitland, steam trams - maitland -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, South Pacific Electric Railway, A century of New South Wales tramcars. v. 2, Electric era ; 1903-1908, 1968
Descriptions of the electric trams in Sydney between 1903 and 1908Index, ill, maps, p.199.non-fictionDescriptions of the electric trams in Sydney between 1903 and 1908tramways - sydney, electric trams - sydney -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Ian MacCowan, The tramways of New South Wales : a pictorial and detailed history of the horse, steam, cable, and electric passenger tramways in the first formed state of Australia, 1992
... Prahran Tramways - New South Wales Steam trams - new South Wales ...An account of the various tramway systems in New South Wales including horse drawn and cable carsIll, maps, p.152.non-fictionAn account of the various tramway systems in New South Wales including horse drawn and cable carstramways - new south wales, steam trams - new south wales, cable tramways - new south wales -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Graham Stewart, When trams were trumps in New Zealand : an illustrated history, 1985
... Prahran Tramways - New Zealand Streetcars - New Zealand ...An illustrated history of thr birth and evolution of the tramcar in New ZealandIll, map, p.112.non-fictionAn illustrated history of thr birth and evolution of the tramcar in New Zealandtramways - new zealand, streetcars - new zealand -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Randall Wilson et al, The Melbourne trambook, 2003
A pictorial description of the Melbourne tram networkIll, maps, p.79.non-fictionA pictorial description of the Melbourne tram networktramways - melbourne, trams - melbourne - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, University of New South Wales Press et al, Melbourne's marvellous trams, 1998
History of Melbourne trams from cable trams to the present with details of routes and vehicles.Ill, map, p.96.non-fictionHistory of Melbourne trams from cable trams to the present with details of routes and vehicles.tramways - melbourne - history, tramways - melbourne -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, N.Z. Railway & Locomotive Society, Canterbury Branch : Tramway Historical Society, Return to Ferrymead, 1966
A history of the railways of Ferrymead - the site of the first steam operated railway in New ZealandIll, maps, p.28.non-fictionA history of the railways of Ferrymead - the site of the first steam operated railway in New Zealandhistory of railways - new zealand, railways - ferrymead -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Digital Image, Kevin O'Reilly, looking south over the Scotch College complex, Late 1930's to mid 1940's
Image from CD (Compact Diskette for use in computers) - see Reg Item 135. Image titled "Scotch" on CD, of looking south over the eastern part of Scotch College complex with Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn on the left hand side of the photograph. The Kooyong Stadium (Tennis) constructed in 1927 now shows the new extended Northern stand added in 1934. In the top left of the photograph is the Kooyong Railway Station. A tram can be seen southbound in Glenferrie Road, adjacent to the college. late 1930's to mid 1940's trams, tramways, kooyong, hawthorn, glenferrie rd, kooyong tennis courts, scotch college -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet - Edison Battery Cars, Railway Storage Battery Car Co, 1920s
Set of six pamphlets about the Edison storage battery system and associated rail or tramway related vehicles. Was promoted by various people, but internal combustion engines were found to be superior overall at the time.Yields detailed information about the use of the Edison battery storage system in railways.Set of five pamphlets regarding the Edison Battery Car. Was a proposal put forward to the operators of the Beaumaris Tramway Co. 1 - four page - "Edison Battery Car" - operating exhibit at American Railway Association Convention - 1920 2 - four page - ""Operations, Maintenance and performance of storage battery cars on the long island railroad" 3 - two page - "Storage battery cars for Mexican Railroad" 4 - four page - "Storage Battery cars on the Canadian National" 5 - four page - "Edison - Goodman Electric Storage Battery locomotives in New Zealand" - Christchurch 6 - one page - letter - from W Dobson of the Cambria & Indiana Railroad Co. re the use of such cars and their results.Have the stamp of the "The Southern Electric Power Co. of Gilbert Place Adelaide" and "E F Ablitt Mechanical Engineer, Melbourne"battery tramcars, edison, battery systems, new zealand, railways -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Swanston Trams, "Combino Problems", 2002
... Trams tramways Siemens Combino Unions New Trams ...Set of 3 reports on A4 sheets about Combino trams. Only top sheet scanned. .1 - 4 pages with hand written notes titled "Combino Problems" - listing many issues on various route during the commissioning phase, includes an email dated 28/2/2002 from Russell Brooks re a meeting of 27/8/2002 and issues from the meeting. .2 - 3 A4 pages titled "Combino Meeting - Minutes" of a meeting of 26/9/2002, following from above meeting. .3 - 1 A4 page of a meeting of 23/11/2002 notes.trams, tramways, siemens, combino, unions, new trams, commissioning -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book - Cable tram records - book 1 of 4, Alf Twentyman, c1940 to 1985
First of four documents compiled by Alf Twentyman about the history of Melbourne cable trams. On the inside of the rear cover has a table of contents - see image 1. Includes sketches of San Francisco grips, sketches of destination signs on the cable cars, Auburn Road and Kew horse tram timetables rolling stock, sketch of St Kilda Road, Victoria Parade - Brunswick St, listing of ropes and their life spans, tables of cars out for various depots, timetables, list of visitors to Northcote, new MMTB rolling stock listing.Demonstrates the recording and drawing work of Alf Twentyman and his notes.Exercise book - part ruled - part plain pages - 92 numbered pages + fawn coloured covers, centre stapled.tramways, cable trams, alf twentyman, history, track plans, records -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph, Alf Twentyman, Tram 1041 in St Georges Road, 1973
... . Yields information about tram 1041 when new in 1973. Trams ...The photograph shows PCC Class tram No. 1041 when newly built in St Georges Road Thornbury on a test trip early in 1973. Has the destination of Special. The tram is in its original colour scheme. The tram was built in 1973 - see reference for the tram's story. In the background is a Shell service station.Yields information about tram 1041 when new in 1973.Colour print with photographers stamp on the rear.Has the stamp of A E Twentyman Collection on the rear.trams, tramways, pcc class, tram 1041, st georges road, thornbury, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Letter - MTA, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), "New Gratuity / Superannuation Benefits", Oct. 1984
Letter to Metropolitan Transit Authority dated 15/10/1984 to staff about the introduction of a revised gratuity / superannuation benefits which allowed for contributions. Has tables of benefits, including disability, death benefits, and transitional arrangements. Letter signed by Lyn Strouse as MTA Chairman.Yields information about the MTA superannuation scheme of 1984 which follows the general introduction of such schemes in Australia.Set of two documents - stapled in top left hand corner, - 9 A4 sheets in all.tramways, mta, gratuity scheme, superannuation -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Magazine, Rail Tram & Bus Union (RTBU), "Newsline 2010 New Year Edition", 2010
Contains reports from Union officials including Trevor Dobbyn Secretary, Doug Brady Branch President, Phil Altieri, Lou DiGregorio - Secretary. Gives contact details. Photos supplied by Metlink. Has adverts for Myki, KDR Yarra Trams, Slater & Gordon, Transcom Credit Union, Metlink, Retired tramway Employees Association , RTBU tramway holiday units, rt health, Metro trains, Australian Super, VRI Membership and Savings and Loans Credit Union. Calendar features a photo of City Circle tram 961.Demonstrates a RTBU Annual magazine.Magazine - A4 - 20 pages including light card covers, full colour, centre stapled titled "Newsline - 2010 New Year Edition", published by the RTBU - Rail Tram and Bus Union Christmas 2009.tramways, unions, rtbu, tram 961, city circle, city circle tram -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Booklet, Yarra Trams, "New Preston Depot", 4/2016
Booklet issued by Yarra Trams at the time of the opening of the New Preston Depot at the former Preston Workshops, April 2016. Has a forward by Nicholas Gindt, Yarra Trams CEO, photos and plans of the site, facilities, safety considerations, notes on the workshops' history, and nearby services. On the rear cover has the logos of Keolis Downer, Yarra Trams, PTV and the Victorian Government. Yields information about the New Preston Depot and Workshops.Booklet - titled "New Preston Depot" 32 pages including card cover with embossed title and embossed MMTB logo on the rear cover. Two copies held.tramways, preston workshops, preston depot, trams, yarra trams -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Album - Photo Album, Wal Jack, USA and Canada, 1940s
Has photos of various locations and lines within USA and Canada, Chicago, Vancouver, Le High Valley, Montreal, Los Angeles, Cincinnati, San Francisco, Connecticut, Lake Shore, New York, Brooklyn, San Diego, Pittsburgh, South Bend, Sacramento & Northern, Little Rock, Buffalo, Philadelphia, Jamestown, Monongahela, Atlantic City, Boston, Cleveland, Detroit, Milwaukee, Gary and North Shore. Includes images of cable cars in Chicago, San Francisco. PCC car 7022 of Baltimore image includedHas a strong association with Wal Jack and his collecting of tramway history / developments until 1964.Floor pattern covered album with black paper inside covers holding some 21 sheets of card on which photos have been mounted using photo corners of various types, captions in white ink. Has punched holes on the left hand side but was not bound with cord at the time of acquisition. Parts of the album originally started as a the Melbourne album and remnants of photos hinges and notes left on the sheets. Has some 142 black and white photographs. Has some loose photographs.trams, tramways, usa, canade -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Magazine, Rail Tram & Bus Union (RTBU), "Newsline 2004 New Year Edition", 2003
Contains reports from Union officials including Trevor Dobbyn Secretary, Marc Marotta Branch President, Phil Altieri, Lou DiGregorio - Secretary and Phil Altieri assistant secretary. Gives contact details. Has adverts for Metlink, KDR Yarra Trams, M>tram, Slater & Gordon, Connex, Works Infrastructure, Melbourne Credit Union, Retired tramway Employees Association, RTBU tramway holiday units, rt health, Metro trains, Australian Super, VRI Membership and Savings and Loans Credit Union and Virtual Communities PCs for home. The calendar features a photo of Flinders St station c1926. The cover has photos of the Spencer St No. 1 Signal box and the Victoria and Swanston St signal boxDemonstrates a RTBU Annual magazine.Magazine - A4 - 20 pages including light card covers, full colour, centre stapled titled "Newsline - 2004 New Year Edition", published by the RTBU - Rail Tram and Bus Union Christmas 2003.tramways, unions, rtbu -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Illustration, "View of Ballarat today", c1910
Illustration or photograph taken from the Town Hall, looking North East towards Black Hill. The Post Office, railway yards, Sturt St buildings are in view. Has a tram eastbound at Lydiard St and another waiting to depart Grenville St. There are two horse-drawn cabs in the view. The road surfaces have marks - either from being watered or graded. On the rear is a photograph of R O Henderson's New Furniture warehouse, View Point Bendigo. Yields information of Ballarat c1910.Black and white Illustration cut from a journal"1912" in pencil alongside the image title.tramways, trams, sturt st, esco, grenville st, bridge st, lydiard st north, black hill, post office -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Maffey, I.D, The Mount Somers Tramway 1886-1943, 1971
A history of the Mount Somers Tramway in the mid-Canterbury region of the South Island of New Zealand.index, ill, maps, p.113.non-fictionA history of the Mount Somers Tramway in the mid-Canterbury region of the South Island of New Zealand.railroad construction - new zealand, railroad operations - new zealand