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Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), Advert - re The Melbourne Tram, 29/9/1992
... Tram using a Y1 class tram on a tourist service around... Tram using a Y1 class tram on a tourist service around ...Advertisement in the Herald Sun promoting The Melbourne Tram using a Y1 class tram on a tourist service around Melbourne. See items 539, 627, 669, and 6905 for other related documents. The tram, Y1 611 was painted, publicity arranged but the service did not then operate as such. Published by the Public Transport Corporation.Yields information about the 1992 proposal for a tourist tram in Melbourne.Newspaper cutting from the Herald Sun 29/9/1992.tramways, trams, y1 class, public transport, the melbourne tram, tourist trams, ptc -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Notice, Brunswick Street Traders, National Trust, "Keep W class Trams in Brunswick St", c1993
... Trams in Brunswick St", supporting the keeping of W class trams... Trams tramways PTC Brunswick St W Class National Trust Printed ...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 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Leisure object - Cardboard Model Tram, Transit Graphics, 2003
... class tram No. 210, in MMTB livery. Has separate parts for two... Trams tramways Models Z3 class National Express MTram Cardboard ...Cardboard, punched out, folding model tram - Melbourne Z3 class tram No. 210, in MMTB livery. Has separate parts for two route number boxes and trolley poles. Part of their Heritage Series. Produced by Transit Graphics in 2003. See also Reg Item 2267 for Z3 117, printed at the time of introduction.trams, tramways, models, z3 class, national express, mtram -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, “App to curb crowding on public transport”, 6/10/2020 12:00:00 AM
... works for A and Z-class trams. Works will maintain electrical... Trams tramways A class E class Z3 class Myki PTUA COVID-19 ...Newspaper clippings titled: “App to curb crowding on public transport” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age 6/10/2020 Trial of new technology designed to encourage social distancing on public transport for buses and trains. Article also refers to government announcement on proposed spending on tram rolling stock. $26M to be spent on life extension works for A and Z-class trams. Works will maintain electrical, braking and traction systems on trams running on 17 routes across Melbourne, about 1/3 of the city's fleet. Government has ordered 50 E-class trams since 2015, with 89 of total order of 100 trams now in use. 111 Z-class 3 trams and 69 A-class trams are still in use. PTUA spokesman Daniel Bowen comments on need for maintenance of older trams and calls for newer, air conditioned trams.trams, tramways, a class, e class, z3 class, myki, ptua, covid-19 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Colour - MMTB Tram S164
... Colour print of MMTB tram S class 164 that began its life... Colour print of MMTB tram S class 164 that began its life ...Colour print of MMTB tram S class 164 that began its life with the Melbourne Brunswick Coburg Tramway Trust as tram No. 11. Date of photograph and photographer unknown. Could be from a postcard. This tram is on display at the Melbourne Tram Museum.Yields information about the tram and wheelset.Colour print adhered to a black sheet, of MMTB Tram 164 at Malvern Depottrams, tramways, s class, mmtb, tram 164, malvern depot -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Poster, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), "Melbourne's Transport Tradition", mid 1990s
... different classes of trams, mid 1990's. Has a short history... different classes of trams, mid 1990's. Has a short history ...Poster titled "Melbourne's Transport Tradition" 10 different classes of trams, mid 1990's. Has a short history of Melbourne's tramway system, and notes on each of the tram classes. Printed in colour with the MMTB logo part of the background on the top of the image and the Public Transport Corporation logo in the base of the print. Features cable tram set 1, V2314, T 180, L104, W380, SW6 928, Z15, A254, B2 2112 and X 217. 2nd copy added 28/7/2019 from donation of Bob Wilson - laminated. Copy 1 replaced by a better copy ex Hugh Waldron 3/11/2019. First copy to sales - unlaminated.trams, tramways, posters, melbourne, mmtb, ptc, tram 1 tram 214 tram 104 tram 380 tram 928 tram 15 tram 254 tram 2112 tram 217 tram 180 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, c1950
... Black and white photograph of W5 class tram No. 837... Trams tramways W5 class Essendon Airport tram 837 Black ...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 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, "Flinders Street Railway Station, Melbourne", late 1940s
... . There is a sliding door tram SW6 class maybe in the next block. A policeman.... There is a sliding door tram SW6 class maybe in the next block. A policeman ...Rose Series postcard No. P 2692, titled "Flinders Street Railway Station, Melbourne", looking east along Flinders St. There is a sliding door tram SW6 class maybe in the next block. A policeman is looking at the photographer. Photo late 1940sYields information about the western end of Flinders St station in the late 1940s.Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear.tramways, trams, flinders st station, flinders st, sw6 class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, Herald Sun, "Thumbs down for old trams", 12/11/1993
... - People were asked: 1 - Want to keep the W class trams 2 - Want W... were asked: 1 - Want to keep the W class trams 2 - Want W class ...Gives the result of a Herald Sun survey with a map - People were asked: 1 - Want to keep the W class trams 2 - Want W class for Tourism 3 - Want W class withdrawn Survey involved the Airport West, North Coburg, Mont Albert, South East (route 8 and 69, and city streets. The choice included retiring the early Z class trams, that were not even 20 years old. Includes an interview with Jean Geil by David Jarvis on the trams and with Lisa Fabian who did not like the W. Item written by Damon Johnston, Transport Reporter.Demonstrates The Herald Sun investigation into W class trams during 1993.Newspaper clipping from The Herald Sun, Friday 12/11/1993, titled partly ""Thumbs down for old trams" spread over two pages.trams, tramways, w class, surveys, public transport, state transport authority, ptc -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Sign - Adhesive label, Yarra Trams, c2000
... Adhesive label for fitting to Z or A or B class trams... for fitting to Z or A or B class trams, asking passengers to "Keep ...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 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Functional object - Seat Fabric Samples, W class trams, c1975
... Seat fabric sample green vinyl as used in W class trams... Trams tramways W Class Public Transport Equipment Seats Fabric ...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 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White - Tram Y1 610, Early 1930s
... classified Y1 Class 610. Four of these Trams were built in the MMTB... classified Y1 Class 610. Four of these Trams were built in the MMTB ...Photo shows the first build of the upgraded Y class design classified Y1 Class 610. Four of these Trams were built in the MMTB Preston Workshops in 1930, 610 to 613. There was one solitary Y Class tram 469. They were built with the intention of evaluating one-man operation. Due to their higher cost and Union resentment, the MMTB resorted to the proven W Class tram design. All Y and Y1 classes were withdrawn from regular passenger service in 1965 and transferred to the Driver training school at Hawthorn Depot. All cars are preserved in various museums in Australia. Tram 610 is operable at the Bendigo Tram Museum.Black and White photograph of MMTB Y1 610 at South Melbourne Depot, as originally built with destination route number box and centre sash of windshield dropped. tramways, trams, tram 610, south melbourne depot, y1 class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - W class tramcar at the Holden Factory Woodville, R E Jackman, 14/3/1924
... Black and white print of a W class tram body on dollies... Black and white print of a W class tram body on dollies ...Black and white print of a W class tram body on dollies at the Holden Body Builders at Woodville Adelaide. Mr R E Jackman was the MMTB's Superintendent (Engineer) representing the Board in Adelaide for both the Holden contract and the contract with Perry Engineering for bogies or trucks for the W-class tram. Shows the tram basically complete on temporary dollies. See item 5554 for other digital images of the work.Yields information about the construction of new tramcars for the MMTB by HoldensBlack and white print with details on the rear.In red ink "Holdens Motor Body Builders", in black ink "14/3/24", in pencil "roof shows only partly painted" and the stamp of "R E Jackman"tramways, tramcars, w class, holden bodyworks, new tramcars, adelaide, construction -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, Herald Sun, "Let old trams die", 28/9/1993
... and Melbourne's W class tram future including the development of a polity... and Melbourne's W class tram future including the development of a polity ...Article by Damon Johnston about Jeff Kennett and Melbourne's W class tram future including the development of a polity for their future. The reporter notes the lack of awareness for W class trams, compared to the general tram fleet, compares performance with Z class fleet. Quotes National Trust, PTUA and Charles Sowerwine of Melb. Uni urban historian. See item 7613 for the decision News Release.Yields information the formation of a policy regarding the W class in 1993 by Government.Newspaper clipping from Herald Sun 28/9/1993tramways, w class, national trust, tramcars -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, National Trust, "Friends of the W class Trams Policy Statement", c1991
... class Trams Policy Statement" undated, signed by Don Gibson... Trams tramways W Class B class Z class National Trust The Met ...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 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Souvenir - Drink Coaster, Melbourne Tram 328
... one of Melbourne's standard trams - the W2 class. Has heading... of Melbourne's standard trams - the W2 class. Has heading "Melbourne Tram ...Souvenir or functional object - drink coaster reproducing one of Melbourne's standard trams - the W2 class. Has heading "Melbourne Tram"Demonstrates the use of an image of a Melbourne tram on a souvenir.Drink coaster - printed in colour light weight cardboard - with an image of W2 328 on it.w2 class, tramways, tram 328, souvenir -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - X 217 Hawthorn Depot, c1925
... Shows X class tram No. 217 at Hawthorn Depot with a bow... Shows X class tram No. 217 at Hawthorn Depot with a bow ...Shows X class tram No. 217 at Hawthorn Depot with a bow collector. Tram has the destination of "Bridge Rd" (Bridge Road). Yields information about X 217 when it was fitted with a bow collector and Hawthorn Depot.Black and white photograph notes on rearIn ink by Keith Kings: - X217 Hawthorn depot about 1925, courtesy of Mr Stephenson Preston Workshops", has Rev L Marshall Wood stamp and K S Kings stamp - with number S-A 111.tramways, tramcars, tram 217, hawthorn depot, bow collector, x class, mmtb -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - W Class 380 turning out of Barkers Road into High Street South, 1990
... Laminated colour enlargement of W Class tram No.380 turning... -- melbourne a class trams Annotation reverse: "Kew Depot 1990. W Class ...This colour photograph, with 15 others are enlargements gifted to the Society by Mel Lawrence in 2016. They were taken at a commemorative event from the Kew Tram Depot. Laminated colour enlargement of W Class tram No.380 turning out of Barkers Road into High Street South, during a re-enactment in 1990.Annotation reverse: "Kew Depot 1990. W Class 380 turning out of Barkers Road into High Street South"kew tram depot, trams -- melbourne, a class trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Illustration/s, c1925
... A Class tram No. 14, ex PMTT from a magazine. Note the two... Trams tramways A class PMTT tram 14 In ink on the rear: "M&MTB ...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 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Colour Print/s, Colin Rough, Jun. 2010
... Colour print of a former Melbourne Z class tram No. 80... Trams tramways Z class Preserved Trams tram 80 On rear in ink ...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 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, 1920's
... Black and white photograph of F class tram No. 47... Trams tramways F class Crews MMTB Tramcars tram 47 Black ...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 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Slide, 2002
... /restored at Bendigo Trust Workshops in 2002. Has a W class tram... at Bendigo Trust Workshops in 2002. Has a W class tram in front ...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 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Sign - Builders' plate, Commonwealth Engineering - Comeng, C1980
... , Comeng Dandenong builders plate used on A or B class trams... Trams tramways Builders Plate Comeng A class B class AEG Metal ...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 -
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... Black and white print of PCC Class Tram 1041 at Malvern Depot ...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 - Press Release, Minister of Transport, "Media Release - Government acts to secure the future of W class trams", 17/09/2003 12:00:00 AM
... class trams", about the return to operational use of W class... Trams tramways W Class Safety Withdrawn Trams Braking See images ...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 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative record - Depot List, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Allocation of Tramcars as at 1st January 1977", Jan. 1977
... January 1977", listing the class of trams allocated to each depot... as at 1st January 1977", listing the class of trams allocated ...Foolscap photocopied document, 6 sheets, stapled in top left hand corner, titled "Allocation of Tramcars as at 1st January 1977", listing the class of trams allocated to each depot in Melbourne, MMTB, training trams, storage, special purpose trams, summary, allocation in numerical order including Z class trams.trams, tramways, preston workshops, lists, tramcars, mmtb, depots, depot allocation -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), "Braking Chart - Graph", c1998
... Braking chart / graphs for A and Z3 class trams - produced c1998... Trams tramways Tramcars Preston Workshops Maintenance A class Z ...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 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Brakes could spell the end of line for classic trams", 2/06/2000 12:00:00 AM
... an accident in St Kilda Road when a W class tram collided with a Z... Trams tramways W Class SW5 class Accidents Route 16 St Kilda Rd ...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 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, Nu-color-vue or Nucolorvue Productions, Spring St Melbourne
... Colour postcard with serrated edges of MMTB Z class tram... Melbourne Z class trams tram 30 tram 25 tram 28 tram 5 tram 19 ...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 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Leisure object - Cardboard Model Tram, Andrew Sturt Smith, 2000
... A class tram, numbered 262. Does not have a pantograph attachment... Trams tramways A class Yarra Trams Models Livery tram 246 ...Cardboard, punched out, folding model tram - Melbourne A class tram, numbered 262. Does not have a pantograph attachment. Gives details of the A class trams on the left hand side and notes that tram 246 was the first with the Yarra livery (1/3/2000) and that it was blue and green to represent the blue of Port Phillip Bay and the green of Melbourne's many parks. VicSig.net accessed 12/1/2016 notes that 262 was one of the first four in the Yarra Trams livery launched on the same date. Has a note that the tram cut-out form is copyright Andrew Sturt Smith 2000. Three copies held.trams, tramways, a class, yarra trams, models, livery, tram 246