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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s, c1971
... for the TMSV of 332 Flinders St Melbourne of trams 31 (Sebastopol... the Bell St loop on the Sebastopol line and tram operations ...Yields information about the Bell St loop on the Sebastopol line and tram operations.35mm colour slide - Kodak Duplicate slide produced for the TMSV of 332 Flinders St Melbourne of trams 31 (Sebastopol and Twin Lakes sign) crossing No. 27 (Lydiard St North) at the Bell St loop Ballarat - c1971 in Drummond St South.On the slide in ink "Ballarat Tram 1971 Finish Mt Pleasant". Has the TMSV Sales and address stamp.tramways, trams, sebastopol, drummond st sth, tram 31, tram 27 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Photocopy, Ron Scholten, "The Bell Punch", c1990
... " used by the Melbourne cable tram system. Gives the background...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne ...Three page document or research notes on "The Bell Punch" used by the Melbourne cable tram system. Gives the background to the punch, how it was used, ticket system, accounting, damage, costs and the Bell Punch opening combinations used in Melbourne. Includes the method of opening it.trams, tramways, tickets, mto co, bell punch, conductors, instructions -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, The Herald, "Swanston Express", "Its not easy losing green", "Keep our trams and buses green", 18/05/1985 12:00:00 AM
... , Melbourne habitats, compared to the orange trams. .3 - Letter...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne ...Series of newspaper clippings about travelling on Melbourne trams, people, conductors, and what can happen. .1 - Newspaper clipping titled "Swanston Express", from The Age 18/5/1985 by Alan Fitzgerald, about travelling on a tram and being on the wrong tram to an unusual destination and the things that can happen. Based around the story that a person was supposed to fly to Oakland USA but finished up in Auckland NZ. .2 - ditto titled "Its not easy losing green", from The Herald, 12/12/81 written by Lawrence Money about the loss of the green W's and their quirks - like sand on the floor, ticket butts, trap doors, peep holes, Melbourne habitats, compared to the orange trams. .3 - Letter to the Editor "Keep our trams and buses green", written by R Francis head of the graphic design, Swinburne Institute of Technology - regarding the colour of our vehicles, heritage and the craze of having orange colours - industrial design. Dated 8/5/1982. .4 - Editorial, 17/1/1995 - titled "Other peoples' trams" - The Age, about the reliance on Melbourne trams by its people, comparison with other large cities e.g. St Petersburg, cost of running it, finishes with the view that the system should be extended.trams, tramways, melbourne, behaviour, tramways, crews, tramcars, people and places, sanding equipment, compressors, livery, colour schemes -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard - Cardboard Model Tram Postcard, Siemens, Combino printed for the 100 years of Electric Trams, 2006
... in Melbourne, Yarra Trams. with the centenary logo in the top left hand...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne ...Cardboard, punched out, folding model tram - Siemens 3 section Combino printed for the 100 years of Electric Trams in Melbourne, Yarra Trams. with the centenary logo in the top left hand corner. Has assembly notes. Printed as a postcard on the reverse with area for a stamp with 100years trams logo, Yarra tram and Siemens logos. A5 size. Two copies held. See Reg Item 109 for a A4 size.Has a $7 price sticker on the front of the card.trams, tramways, models, siemens, yarra trams, centenary -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of two - Cable tram set 1 on display - Russell St, c1980
... the Science Museum in Russell St Melbourne. The tram was on display...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne ...Photos show cable tram set No. 1 on display outside the Science Museum in Russell St Melbourne. The tram was on display from early 1974 until 1989 when it was moved to Box Hill for display. It is owned by Museums Victoria. Yields information about cable tram 1 and its display in Russell St.Colour prints - set of 2. trams, tramways, cable trams, science museum, tram 1, russell street -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Tour Booking Form, Rail Tourist Association, "W3 661 Tram tour - Melbourne Revisited", May. 1989
... "W3 661 Tram tour - Melbourne Revisited"..., printed as a Tour Booking form for a tour of Melbourne tram lines... of Melbourne tram lines, titled "W3 661 Tram tour - Melbourne Revisited ...Four page (two sheets of A4 - double sided) on gold paper, printed as a Tour Booking form for a tour of Melbourne tram lines, titled "W3 661 Tram tour - Melbourne Revisited" for 27/5/1989. The tram was on loan at the time to "Yappa Tours" from the BTPS. See first and second paragraphs for details of the tram being in Melbourne. Also contained on pages 1 and 2 are notes on W3 class trams, their history and dispersal. Pages 2, 3 and 4 give details of the tour and the booking form. Tour operated by the Rail Tourist Association. Tour booking officer was Geoff Cargeeg. Printed using a typed wax stencil and then duplicated. The two sheets have been stapled in the top left hand corner. Note spelling of "Yappa" - other documents have used "Yapper"w3 class, yapper tours, rail tourist association, tours -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Tram Shelter, Balaclava Road
... the Trust News, June 2000 on history of Melbourne Tram shelters... of Melbourne Tram shelters, various architectural design and features ...Caulfield Conservation study by Andrew Ward dated October 1994 on Tram Shelter, corner of Balaclava Road and Orrong Road with a brief history and a statement of significance from the National Trust of Australia. Four black and white photos of Balaclava Road tram shelter. National Trust classification report giving detail of shelter and others on the tramway routes of Melbourne. Includes history of cable car system and reasons for tramways amalgamations. It includes architectural features. Article from the Trust News, June 2000 on history of Melbourne Tram shelters, various architectural design and features and where they were built and who designed thembalaclava road, orrong road, tram shelters, street furniture, cast iron work, verandahs, edwardian style, the prahran and malvern tramways trust, ward andrew, historic buildings, dandenong road, caulfield north, glenhuntly road, green robert -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Magazine - The Tramway Record - Vol. 54, No. 11, Australian Tramway & Motor Omnibus Employees Association (ATMOEA), 3/1992
... with the RTBU, and notes on the export of Melbourne trams to America...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne ...Features the announcement of the amalgamation of the ATMOEA with the RTBU, and notes on the export of Melbourne trams to America. Other items featured are "Tram Stories" written by Frank Puls (Ballarat), pages 29 - 30, about his activities with the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society, his liking for trams, training, and incidents. Features a photo of Frank standing adjacent to No. 13 in Wendouree Parade and a photo taken on Christmas Day 1991, with an Explorer Coach driver. On pages 31 - 36 traffic returns and wage comparisons over the years provided by Norm Maddock of The Tramway Museum, Stanhope St. Malvern. Shows cost of living adjustments to wages.Yields information about the ATMOEA and its transistion to the RTBUForty Four page, with glossy white cover and plain white paper inside - "The Tramway Record Vol. 54, No. 11 March. 1992" - with title in green ink and Australian Tramway and Motor Omnibus Employees Association logo on the front cover. Printed by the Victorian branch of the union. Features on the front cover a photo of W7 1032.trams, tramways, atmoea, rtbu, unions, melbourne, ballarat, btps, frank puls -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "New tramcar feeds row on conductors", 26/8/1992
... featured issues with keeping Conductors on Melbourne trams. 1...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Set ...Set of three newspaper cuttings at the time of the launch of a new Restaurant tram - all dated 26/8/1992. Both reports featured issues with keeping Conductors on Melbourne trams. 1 - The Age - Kirner's hint on conducting yourself at dinner - featuring a photo of Premier Joan Kirner, Transport Minister Peter Spyker and Colonial Tramcar Restaurant part owner - Craig Opie 2 - Herald Sun - "New tramcar feeds row on conductors" - as above 3 - Herald Sun - "Win a tramcar party" - Herald Sun Competition to win a free dinner for 36 people and runners up a dinner for two. Yields information about Melbourne Tramcar Restaurant and the replacement of conductors on trams.Set of three newspaper cuttings from Melbourne newspapers 26/8/1992.tramways, conductors, colonial tramcar restaurant, joan kirner, peter spyker -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard - Cartoon postcard image W class tram - 902, Colour Tech Productions Pty Ltd, 1970s?
... Postcard - cartoon image of a Melbourne W class tram...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne ...Postcard - cartoon image of a Melbourne W class tram with Australian animals on the tram, driven by a koala. Tram No. 902Demonstrates a cartoon image combining iconic image of Melbourne trams and Australian animals. Postcard colour - Cartoon postcard image W class tram - 902 - Card Number CTM 135Ktrams, tramways, w class tram, cartoon -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Badge - Key ring, Z1 99, c1990
... Key Ring - relief of Melbourne Z1 class tram No. 99...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Tram ...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
Ephemera - Connies Collectable Cards, The Connies, Connies Collectables, c2013
... on the rear. e. Joyce Barry x 12No. - Melbourne's first female tram...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne ...Series of six The Connies Collectables Cards for 2013. Each card features a photograph with a story or details of the image or person on the reverse. Produced by The Connies, Melbourne, with a Leunig sketch on the rear and The Connies logo. a. Frenchie x 8 No. - performing tram conductor - Armand Lefebvre b. Sir Robert Risson x 8 No. - MMTB Chairman 1949 - 1970. c. Cable Trams x 9 No. - image of crowded Spencer St cable tram. d Mirka Mora Art Tram x 7 No. - with story of The Conductors on the rear. e. Joyce Barry x 12No. - Melbourne's first female tram driver. f. Electric Trams x 12 No. - featuring L104 on front and story of Melbourne's trams and the W class tram. g. Tramjatra - featuring the relationship between Melbourne and Kolkata (Calcutta) India. (added 31-3-2018)trams, tramways, tickets, the connies, mmtb, conductors, cable trams, decorated trams, tramjatra, calcutta -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Model - Toy cable tram set, c1900
... was a popular destination for Melbourne cable trams. ... for Melbourne cable trams. Demonstrates a toy cable tram set. Cable ...Built as a toy, either by a well resourced home workshop or by a toy maker. Have been well used or loved with missing wheels and damaged roof. Possibly dates from the early 1900s. St Kilda was a popular destination for Melbourne cable trams. Demonstrates a toy cable tram set.Cable tram set made from wood and pressed metal. Grip car or dummy has remnants of paint (green and gold) on the sides, holes for wheels on the two wood blocks on the underside. Has an eye hook at one end and a hole for another at the other end. Seat made from timber with a steel wire or rod to represent a grip lever. Metal secured to wood base with nails. Has four metal Staunchions on either side. Trailer similar construction with sides stamped or cut from sheet steel with holes at either end for a eye or hook and wheels. Roof on both items has been pressed and assembled. The trailer has painted on one side "St Kilda" and the remnants of a similar word on the other side.cable trams, toys, trams, st kilda -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, Valentine & Sons Publishing Co, 'Alexandra Fountain Bendigo", late 1940s
... Bendigo with an ex-Melbourne SEC tram on the right side, going... Bendigo with an ex-Melbourne SEC tram on the right side, going ...Printed black and white postcard of Alexandra Fountain Bendigo with an ex-Melbourne SEC tram on the right side, going to Eaglehawk. In the view are the National Mutual, Australian Mutual Provident Society, and the Armstrong Tyre Service station. Published by Valentine of Melbourne and Sydney.Yields information about Bendigo's Charing Cross and View St late 1940s.Postcard black and white, used - No. 6.Has a letter on the rear with two stamps dated 27-6-1949 to Ken Magor from Roy and Ken about their visits to the three provincial tram systems and the narrow gauge at Ferntree Gully. The weather had not been good for their visit. See rear image.tramways, trams, bendigo, charing cross, view point -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Cable tram engine house interior, Darge Photos, c1920
... Melbourne cable tram engine house or winding house. Shows the drive... Melbourne cable tram engine house or winding house. Shows the drive ...Photograph by Darge Photo studios with a Collins Street address and telephone number, shows the interior of an unknown Melbourne cable tram engine house or winding house. Shows the drive mechanisms, tension adjustment, steam engine and possibly an auxiliary electric drive.Yields information about the interior engineering arrangements of a winding house.Block mounted black and white photograph onto dark grey card, stamped with studio name in gold.tramways, william st, cable trams, interior, engine house, winding house -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Timetable/s, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Timetable of First and Last Trams and Buses also all - night and Sunday Morning Services", Feb.. 1948
... to Melbourne Tram and bus Routes, with listing of routes, numbers... sides to give a guide to Melbourne Tram and bus Routes ...Sheet of paper, printed both sides to give a guide to Melbourne Tram and bus Routes, with listing of routes, numbers, times of first and last trams and buses and all-night and Sunday Morning services. Dated Feb. 1948. Provides details of trams services on Sunday morning from termini, first and last services from major points, depots, for weekdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Gives details of all-night services and connections. Also details fares. Notes shoppers should travel between 9.30 and 4pm for comfort, Wattle Park Chalet and Family Excursion tickets. Folded when printed into nine portions.On front cover in top right hand corner "Inspector L.J. Denmead" and under MMTB names "Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society Catalogue No. 504".mmtb, buses, routes, times, all night services -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Map, Survey and Mapping for MMTB, "Map of Melbourne's Trams and Bus routes and all night services", Jan. 1967
... - "Map of Melbourne's Trams and Bus routes and all night services... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Trams tramways Melbourne Map ...Fold out sheet coloured map, 12 portions or folds, - title - "Map of Melbourne's Trams and Bus routes and all night services" map shows trams lines, route numbers, terminal points, bus routes, railway lines, blow up of city area with places of interest and key. On rear details, places of interest, suburb index, index to routes, first and last services, Sunday am services, all night bus services and locations of depots and head office. 2nd copy added 11-8-2006. Images of document - scanned to A3 size and overlapping added 30/10/13 On rear "out of date" stamp and 1 "cancelled" stamp - red ink.trams, tramways, melbourne, map, tram & bus services, all night services -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Calendar, Topmill Pty Ltd, "Trams - 2006", 2005
... , Brisbane, VR Sandringham and Transporting Art Melbourne trams...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne ...Wall Calendar - heavy card covers, 12 gloss art pages inside, titled "Trams - 2006" containing full colour photographs of Rockhampton, Ballarat, Fremantle, Grenoble France, Geelong, Sydney, Brisbane, VR Sandringham and Transporting Art Melbourne trams. Has a punched hole along the top edge to enable wall use. Provides dates for holidays, school holidays and Pension payment days and phases of the moon. Produced by Topmill Pty Ltd and distributed by Gordon & Gotch Pty Ltd. Photos by Archer Park, William Scott, A. W. Perry, Ben Parle, Maurice Kelly, Ken Smith,trams, tramways, rockhampton, ballarat, fremantle, geelong, sydney, brisbane, victorian railways, sandringham, brisbane, transporting art, tram 2107, tram 50, tram 384, tram 340, tram 497, tram 567 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, David R. Keenan, "Melbourne's Tramways in 1974", 1974
... an overview of the Melbourne tram system at the transition point from...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne ...Book, 48 pages + card covers + fold out map at rear, perfect bound, titled "Melbourne's Tramways in 1974". Written by David R. Keenan, published by the Transit Press NSW. Provides an overview of the Melbourne tram system at the transition point from being operated only by W class trams, to the start of operation of Z class trams. Gives a brief description of the system, the Board, trackwork, power supply, maintenance, Hawthorn Training Centre, tramway operations, fares, services in the CBD and from each of the depots. Has detailed map of the City area tramways and the suburban area, along with many photographs of the time."D. W. Lees on the top right hand corner on the front page in a fine felt pen ink.trams, tramways, mmtb, power supply, training, hawthorn, operations, maps, fares, depots -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of 2 Black & White Photograph/s, Ray Jackson, c1971
... of tram SW5 840 in Flinders Melbourne, tram has a Associated...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne ...Set of two Black and White photographs of the front section of tram SW5 840 in Flinders Melbourne, tram has a Associated Securities Limited advertisement on the side of the tram. Tram has run number K5, route 48 and destination of Spencer St. Photo taken post August 1971 as the tram is fitted with Marker lights .1 - view of tram and a motor vehicle (Ford Galaxy) with a damaged front right headlight and minor damage to the tram front of the door post. Also note the damaged bumper bar on the car. .2 - photo of the tram crew looking at the front of the tram - Opps more paperwork.trams, tramways, flinders st, accidents, crews, route 48, motor vehicles, sw5 class, tram 840 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - List, "Cars scrapped or removed from service", Dec. 1980
... of Melbourne trams and their disposal, up to December 1980. Provides...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne ...Photocopy of seven page foolscap handwritten list of Melbourne trams and their disposal, up to December 1980. Provides lists of tram car number, how disposal, date of disposal, date of last overhaul, last depot and notes - mainly about the disposal location. Includes W3 and W4's, VR cars. Last page has a list of L's, VR cars and some W2's, providing a list of depot, last 01, 02 and 03 overhauls, compressor, compressor change dates, building date, ? date, roof type, blind type, last truck change (if known) and controller type.trams, tramways, tramcars, mmtb, lists, sale of trams, disposal -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Slide - Black and white - reproduction - W2 510 and 649 Victoria Parade c1931
... Photo shows two W2 class trams in Victoria Parade, possibly...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne ...Photo shows two W2 class trams in Victoria Parade, possibly at the intersection with Brunswick St, given the tramway correspondence box on the nearest pole. W2 510, (City) is fitted with a route number box, while W2 549 (Mont Albert) is not fitted. Both trams have auxiliary destinations boards hanging from the driver's cabins. The ornate centre poles are shown. Though the inscription date is 1930 when route numbers were being rolled out for Melbourne's trams. W2 510 route number box was fitted 12/1929, tram 649 entered service 12/1930 and was fitted with its route number box 6/1934Yields information about the operation of trams in Victoria Parade, FitzroyKodachrome cardboard duplicate slide - Black and white - reproduction - W2 510 and 649 Victoria Parade c1930"1930" and "MP 13" in penciltrams, tramways, w2 class trams, tram 649, tram 510, mont albert, victoria parade, route number boxes -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Domestic object - Coaster set, Paul Stephen-Daly trading at Louchrilau Nominees Pty Ltd, c1984
... front with an impression of a Melbourne tram contained within...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne ...Set of 4 drink coasters, with a blue felt back gold plastic front with an impression of a Melbourne tram contained within a black finished cardboard box. Each coaster has the imprint of the Melbourne Tourism logo, 150 years of Melbourne, produced for the Victoria's 150th celebrations 1984-85. Box has the Australian Made logo in gold printing. The coasters feature: Z3 class - 1980 - has a Stephen Daly trademark logo on the rear. W2 class - 1927 R Class - 1266 (Melbourne cable tram) - 1885 x 2 No. T class - 1917 Coasters finished with square corners, while those of the earlier production finished with rounded corners. Also within the box are the earlier produced coasters (see Reg Item 1835) of the A class and X class trams. Produced by Paul Stephen-Daly trading at Louchrilau Nominees Pty Ltd. No contact details See also Reg Item 1835 for another set of 5 and the A and the X class trams.trams, tramways, souvenirs, melbourne -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Calendar, M>Moving Melbourne, 2003
... > Moving Melbourne (M>Tram, M>train). Has an advertisement...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne ...Printed A4 calendar on semi gloss paper, full colour providing dates for 2004 including public, Pay days published by M> Moving Melbourne (M>Tram, M>train). Has an advertisement for Eastern Press and their work. Gives the address of M> on the bottom of the sheet.trams, tramways, calendar, m>tram, m>train -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Colonial Tramcar Restaurant, Tram 442 - Restaurant tram, c1983
... Postcard featuring the first Melbourne Restaurant tram...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne ...Postcard featuring the first Melbourne Restaurant tram No. 442, by The Colonial Tramcar Restaurant. On the rear has the contact details and Reservations number and address. Possibly the first card produced by the Company as it gives a Brighton address. Operations commenced late 1982 or early 1983.Demonstrates the work of the Colonial Tramcar RestaurantPostcard - full colour, divided back.tramways, tramcars, colonial tramcar restaurant, tram 442, restaurant tram -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Poster, Box Hill - Doncaster Electric Tram Centenary Committee, "Box Hill - Doncaster electric Tramway Centenary Exhibition", 1989
... , displays, a replica of the electric trams and that Melbourne Cable...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne ...Poster - special size printed on gloss titled "Box Hill - Doncaster electric Tramway Centenary Exhibition", 19-28th October 1989 at the Box Hill Town Hall. Gives detail of the exhibition, displays, a replica of the electric trams and that Melbourne Cable tram No. 1 would be on display.trams, tramways, cable trams, centenary, box hill, doncaster, exhibitions, posters -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Ballarat - Grip car or dummy 593 at BTPS depot, Ian Stanley, 11-10-1987
... and motorisation of former Melbourne cable tram grip car or dummy 593... reconstruction and motorisation of former Melbourne cable tram grip car ...Photos shows Newton Williams reconstruction and motorisation of former Melbourne cable tram grip car or dummy 593 at Ballarat during a demonstration visit. See reference for full details of the reconstruction and visit. Tram 18 is in the background. Photo taken at the time of the BTPS's AGM.Yields information about BTPS Operations and work in 1987Colour print of grip car or dummy 593 at BTPS Depot Has details of the location and dates on rear along with photographers number.ballarat, tramways, tramcars, btps, tram 593, grip car, cable trams, tram 18 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Tool - Name stamp or punch - "Cable", W Willis & Co
... tram operators, most likely the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne ...Manufactured tool for use by one of the Melbourne cable tram operators, most likely the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co, to stamp leather satchels and other items that had to be marked. See item 7678 for a "RICHMOND" stamp. Was extensively used given the deformation at the top of the punch.Demonstrates a steel tool to stamp markings onto leather or other objectsTool - forged steel and hardened to stamp the word "CABLE". Has manufacturer's name and location on the sides stamped in,"Makers W Willis & Co, Collins St West Melbourne" stamped in on the sides.tools, mtoco, stamps, metal stamp, tramways, cable trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Tool - Name stamp or punch - "RICHMOND", W Willis & Co
... tram operators, most likely the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne ...Manufactured tool for use by one of the Melbourne cable tram operators, most likely the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co, to stamp leather satchels and other items that had to be marked. See item 7677 for a "CABLE" stamp. Was extensively used given the deformation at the top of the punch.Demonstrates a steel tool to stamp markings onto leather or other objectsTool - forged steel and hardened to stamp the word "RICHMOND". Has manufacturer's name and location on the sides stamped in."W Willis & Co, Melbourne" stamped in on the sides.tools, mtoco, stamps, metal stamp, tramways, cable trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White - demolishing cable tram track Smith and Gertrude Streets 1954/55
... of the sharpest on today's Melbourne tram system. The outside cable tram...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne ...The photograph shows the demolition or removal of the cable tram track at the intersection of Smith Street and Gertrude St Fitzroy, 1954/55. Photo shows the workmen excavating and demolishing parts of the massive infrastructure needed at this curve to enable cable trams to pass around the sharp curve, still one of the sharpest on today's Melbourne tram system. The outside cable tram track remains in position. The MMBW plan shows a large cable sheave pit on the outside of the curve. The 1955 Annual Report notes that work commenced following the completion of the Queen's visit in March 1954 and that all work was done by day-labour. The track was opened to service in late June 1955. Photographer is possibly Keith Kings.Yields information about the extent of work need to convert the former Northcote Cable tram route to Electric trams, the people, the extent of the original construction and the methods used to undertake the work.Photograph - Black and White - demolishing cable tram track Smith and Gertrude Streets 1954/55trams, tramways, cable trams, workmen, mmtb, demolition, track work, conversion, smith street, gertrude street, fitzroy