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Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Colour Print, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), c1975
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) ...Colour print of the drivers console of a new Z class tram, c1975, with seated driver. The street image in front of the driver may not be actual. MMTB Photograph? Two copies heldtrams, tramways, z class, interiors, drivers -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "MMTB Electric Tramways and Motor Omnibuses Sections and Fares", 1969
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... Omnibuses Sections and Fares" Book Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways ...Blue cloth covered book, 108 pages + covers and end pages, "MMTB Electric Tramways and Motor Omnibuses Sections and Fares", dated January 1969. Details the various section stages and fares for each tram and bus route, General instructions, concession fares and has photos or drawings of the various special tickets, eg passes or prepaid tickets. Book consists of four sections, sewn with end papers part of the covers. Second copy added 15-6-2015 - from Ron Scholten donation of 11-4-2015 - has an amendment sheet re Seeing Eye Dogs" pasted in over another sheet on the inside front cover. Third copy added 14-12-2015 from donation of Norm Cross 11-10-2009.Copy 1 - Has two numbers written in ink on the inside front cover. Copy 3 - "Lees 18/2/69" written in red pencil on inside of front cover.trams, tramways, tickets, fares, sections, passes -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Functional object - Run Number Plate, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Malvern M40, c1960s
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) ...Pressed metal plate with corners trimmed, top section partly folded with two slotted holes, sides folded to give strengthening to the plate, painted with a white background and the letter "M" and numbers "40" painted in red, to give a Run Number Plate for Malvern Depot No. 40. Painted with the same detail on either side of the plate. Used by Malvern Depot until they were phased out and replaced with the Automatic Vehicle Monitoring system c1990. Used to identify the depot and "run number" or timetable that the tram was running on, two in each tram, to enable monitoring by inspectors and crews.trams, tramways, mmtb, malvern depot, timetables -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Instruction, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Practical Fault Finding", c1980
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)..." Document Instruction Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB ...Three photocopied sheets titled "Practical Fault Finding" with hand written notes by Carolyn Dean for Melbourne trams c1980. Covers: Cutting out of motors, power on tram won't start, compressor gauge under 60lbs, Compressor gauge over 90lbs, Locked controller, Bent finger (K35) Bent pole, pole on section insulator, insulated tram and Changing of light fuse. See Reg Item 1944 for the relevant assessment sheet and Reg Item 1935 for a similar list provided for the training school.trams, tramways, mmtb, drivers, tramcars, faults, training -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Functional object - Ticket Wallet, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Leather MMTB/The Met ticket wallets, 1990's
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... object Ticket Wallet Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board ...Leather MMTB/The Met ticket wallets, remanufactured for use on Metcard tickets. Each wallet set up for 15 different tickets. Each wallet has been fixed with a stamped brass plate riveted to the outside with the depot and outfit number. Based on item 21, and the prices mid 1990's. Numbered V10 - with labels for the various tickets and prices. (Camberwell) See also Reg item 124 for other examples.trams, tramways, the met, tickets, conductors, outfits -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Form/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Unpaid Fare Form", c1980
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) Carolyn Dean, P. Smith ...Completed Unpaid fare form, MMTB No. 29096 for 40c, completed by Carolyn Dean in pencil for P. Smith of Burwood . Dated 27-8-1980. Form printed in three portions with perforations, one for the conductor to hand in, one for the passenger and the third for information. Signed by W. Aird Secretary. See Reg Item 1841 for another form - may not be MMTBtrams, tramways, mmtb, fares, tickets, forms -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Form/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Special Day Report", 1980
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)..." Document Form/s Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB ...Set of two completed "Special Day Report", MMTB form No. 3/241 recording events that had to be advised to the depot, completed by Carolyn Dean. 222.1 - Block of tickets obtained from another Conductor - c1980 222.2 - Change dispute 27/8/1980. See Reg Item 3336 for an original of this form.trams, tramways, mmtb, conductors, tickets, operations -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Drawing, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Area covered by MetroCard Central", Jul. 1980
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... by MetroCard Central" Drawing Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board ...Sheet (half foolscap?) photocopied, with a map of Melbourne tramway and bus routes drawn on it to show the extent of the ticket known as MetroCard Central. Dated July 1980. Prepared by the Training Section of the MMTB? For more details see http://www.robx1.net/victkt/pre1981/html/1980.htm - accessed 7/11/2018.trams, tramways, melbourne, tickets, mmtb, metrocard -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - List, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Fleet List MMTB", c1960
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB).... "Fleet List MMTB" Document List Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways ...Photocopied A4 sheet, listing class of tramcars, tramcar numbers, number in service, type, capacity, trucks, motors, weight, controllers, compressor and length, circa 1960 as it lists all the X1 class cars.trams, tramways, mmtb, lists, melbourne, tramcars -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of two Black & White Photograph/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), late 1970s
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) ...Black and white print of four W2's lined up outside the old Preston or Thornbury depot. Tram Nos 632 (no marker lights), 537, 354 and 428. The three trams with marker lights are showing "Special", 632 "CITY". Printed on Kodak paper. 270.1 - front view 270.1 - side view Possibly 632 has been stored at the depot and has been brought out for the photograph. Date could be late 1970's - Reg Item 271 has been dated 1979 and is taken at Thornbury and printed on the same paper and same size of another W2. 2nd copy of each added from donation of Geoff Warburton 9/10/17.on the rear in ink " "Old Preston depot Thornbury"trams, tramways, preston depot, w class, mmtb, tram 632, tram 537, tram 354, tram 428 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), early 1978
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) ...Black and white photograph of Bourke St Mall, looking west from the north side. Has two W class trams in the photo and many people. Trams have the destination of East Preston and East Brunswick Blyth St. In the background are buildings for Dunklings. Rear of photo dates it as c1975. The Mall opened in Feb. 1978 (Melbourne Tramways Timeline book - Barry George et al), so possibly soon after opening. See also Reg Item for a photo of Z1 in Bourke St prior to the Mall being built. Second copy added 3-6-16 from donation of Geoff Warburton.On rear in ink "Bourke St Mall c/1975"trams, tramways, w class, bourke st, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), c1975
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) ...Black and white photograph of Z 7, Victoria Parade crossover, near Nicholson St, c1975, with the destination "West Preston - Regent St" and route No. 13. Has the old "Green Latrine", Commonwealth Government Office building in the background. MMTB photo, probably soon after entering traffic in June 1975Has a MMTB stamp on rear.trams, tramways, z class, mmtb, victoria parade, tram z 7 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), mid 1970's
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) ...Black and white photograph of the front view of MMTB Z 14, Preston Depot. Photo notes the fitting of two trolley retrievers to the tramcar. Has the destination of City-Spencer St and the run number 58 in the front window. Photo mid 1970's.On rear in ink "Z1 14 as delivered with two trolley retrievers". Has the MMTB stamp in the bottom right hand corner.trams, tramways, z class, mmtb, tram z 14 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), mid 1970's
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... Tramways Board (MMTB) ...Black and white photograph of Z1 in bound to Spencer St in Bourke St Melbourne mid to late 1970's, prior to the implementation of the Bourke St Mall in Feb. 1978 (See also Reg Item 281). Has a W class tram in the background. In the background are buildings for Prouds, the State Savings Bank of Victoria and McEwans. Note the Street Seller of tickets on the tram stop and the "No Centre Turn" sign on a pole at the back of the tram. Photo source unknown.trams, tramways, z class, mmtb, bourke st, tram z 1 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of two Black & White Photograph/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), 1977
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) ...Set of two prints showing the equipment used for sound testing of trams crossing a H or right angle crossing. The sound recording equipment is mounted in the back of a station wagon (Ford?). Printed on Kodak paper.on the rear in ink "Sound testing @crossing PWS circa 1977"trams, tramways, mmtb, testing, trackwork -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), late 1970s
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB).../s Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) ...Black and white print of W2 482 at Thornbury Depot. Tram does not have a destination box. Printed on Kodak paper. Dated on rear as 1979on the rear in ink "W2 482 at Old Preston depot Thornbury" and in pencil "482 (1979).trams, tramways, preston depot, w class, mmtb, tram 482 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Drawing, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "MMTB Electric Tramway System 1979", 1979 original
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)..." Drawing Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) ...Digital image of a drawing titled "MMTB Electric Tramway System 1979", giving a detailed layout of the Melbourne tram system in 1979. shows depot, storage depots, workshops and tramway terminus names and route numbers. See htd253i.pdf for a high definition pdf file - this does not open on this system - Two page document. See Reg Item 1765 for a 1971 copy.trams, tramways, mmtb, melbourne, map, routes -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Illustration/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), 1950's?
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) ...Series of three Black and white Illustrations, reproduction of a MMTB report of photographs of the reconstruction of St Kilda Road, near City Road c1955. .1 Photo titled "St Kilda Road Reconstruction Pouring concrete on last section near City Road, looking south. Temporary (double) track on right. Shows a large group of men working, including some looking at the camera. Shows the construction of temporary track. Has a wide bodied W outbound. Has the Shrine of Remembrance in the far distance. .2 - showing "New Work and some temporary work" - shows the "shoo fly" temporary track link between the side temporary track and the new track. Has a tram in the far distance. Photograph taken near Victoria Barracks. .3 - "General view from just south of City Road, looking south - temporary (double) track in foreground. Similar to .l Originally reproduced in a possibly an MMTB report - not a mid 50's annual. Entry revised 7/7/2017 following addition of items .2 and .3trams, tramways, mmtb, st kilda rd, trackwork, reconstruction -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "East Preston Tramway Extension - Feasibility Study July 1976", Jul. 1976
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) ...Ninety three page, plus yellow covers, plastic cover on front and bound with a brown coloured comb binder report titled "East Preston Tramway Extension - Feasibility Study July 1976", by the MMTB. Looks at the costs, construction, operating cots, revenue, proposals considered and patronage for the extension of the East Preston tramway in various stages. Has a number of maps, figures, tables, plans, property acquisition, extension to Preston Institute of Technology, road layouts, bus routes and analysis of costs.Stamped on cover and inside page "Discarded from PTC Library 19 Oct 1989".trams, tramways, east preston, mill park, latrobe university, tramway proposals, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Illustration/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), 1950's?
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... Illustration/s Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) ...Black and white Illustration, reproduction of a MMTB Annual report photograph of Traffic Congestion in Collins St, titled "Traffic Congestion, Collins Street - 2.45pm - 3rd November 1954". Shows many motor vehicles and a lone tram car at the top of the hill near Swanston St. Photo taken near the intersection with Elizabeth St. Originally reproduced in the 1955 MMTB Annual Report.trams, tramways, mmtb, collins st, traffic control -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), c1975
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... Photograph/s Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) Mr ...Black and white photo of MMTB Board Member, Mr. Brennan boarding a Z class tramcar, probably at Preston depot, c1975.Has on the rear in ink "MMTB Board Member ........."trams, tramways, mmtb, board members, z class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Aug. 1973
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... Tramways Board (MMTB) Mr Vern Wilcox ...Black and white photo of Victorian Transport Minister, Mr. Vern Wilcox, board tramcar 1041 probably at the time of the formal launch in about August 1973. Location to be determined.trams, tramways, mmtb, minister for transport, 1041, tram 1041 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), c1980
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... Photograph/s Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) ...Black and white photo of a H crossing overhead that suits both trolley poles and pantographs..1 - On the rear in ink - "Newly hung o/head crossing suits panto's and poles"trams, tramways, overhead, mmtb, trolley poles, pantographs -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), c1980
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB).../s Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) ...Black and white photo of a small bus/tram shelter - c1980, MMTB..1 - On the rear in ink - "MMTB Small shelter c/1980"trams, tramways, shelters, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), mid 1970's?
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... Tramways Board (MMTB) ...Black and White photograph the MMTB Type trolley pole base with lines and markings drawn on it in ink as part of an printed illustration.trams, tramways, mmtb, trolley poles, trolley pole bases -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), mid 1970's
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... Tramways Board (MMTB) ...Black and white photo of a side view of a bogie / truck fitted to a Z class tram.trams, tramways, bogies, trucks, z class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Drawing, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Car Templates", c1920 onwards
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... Tramways Board (MMTB) ...Set of 14 tram car templates contained within Reg Item 356, cut from card board to indicate the over all dimensions of the various type of tramcars. Would have been used in the drawing office for checking clearances on buildings, trackwork, junctions. Cut with holes in the centre to enable this to be done. Scale 1/2" = 1 foot. .1 - Marked "A" - for a combination car - 30' 11.25" long, 7'6" wheelbase .2 - "B" - for a combination car - 32' long, 6'6" wheel base to drawing R489 and summer or straight sill car to drawing R820. .3 - "C" - Straight Sill combination car - 33' long, 7'6" wheelbase. .4 - "D" - Combination car, length 31'11", 7'6" wheelbase .5 - "E" - Combination car, length 35', 7' wheelbase .6 - "F" - DC Bogie car, to Drawing 112, length - 44' 3.5", truck centres 22 '4" .7 - "G" - ditto length 44' 5.5", truck centres 23' 7.5" .8 - "H" - ditto length 44' 5.5", truck centres 24' 7.5" .9 - "J" - four motor bogie, to drawing 854, length 45' 6", truck centres 24'6" .10 - "K" - Combination car, length 35', 12' Radiax truck. .11 - Bogie tramcar, W class length 48', truck centres 26' 6" .12 - ditto, W2 534, length 48', truck centres 26' 0" .13 - W4 class tram, .14 - W5 730, length 46' 6', truck centres 28'trams, tramways, mmtb, plans, drawings, templates -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - List, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "MMTB Route Numbers - Tram Routes - Commencing as from Sunday, 1st November 1970", Oct. 1970
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... November 1970" Document List Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways ...Six page foolscap printed (Gestetner?) document titled "MMTB Route Numbers - Tram Routes - Commencing as from Sunday, 1st November 1970", listing all routes. Introduced numbers with "3" and stopped the use of letters, eg "4D". Provides information on amalgamated routes, route numbers to be shown when running in and out of depots, city termini to depot, and to city from depots. Pages 5 and 6 provide a list of bus route numbers. For the previous listing see Rec Number 1424. Second copy added 30-1-2017trams, tramways, mmtb, ptc, buses, route numbers, routes -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - List, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Tramcars due for overhaul as at 27th July 1962", Jul.1962
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) ...Dyeline print of a list titled "Tramcars due for overhaul as at 27th July 1962", listing trams due for either an 01 or 02 overhaul and providing dates when the trams were last given an 01 or 02. Notes whether New or due for a rewire. Produced by the MMTB.Has been marked up in red and blue ink with ticks, crosses, letter S. Not known what these marks mean fully.trams, tramways, tramcars, mmtb, lists, overhauls, preston workshops -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative record - Depot List, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "MMTB Engineering Department - Workshops and Running sheds Branch - Allocation of Tramcars January 1966", Jan. 1966
... Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)... Tramways Board (MMTB) ...Two foolscap sheets stapled in top left hand corner, Gestetner printed, titled "MMTB Engineering Department - Workshops and Running sheds Branch - Allocation of Tramcars January 1966", listing allocation of tramcars to various depots, workshops, storage and disposal (disposed / approved) Has numerous alterations shown in red or blue ink.trams, tramways, tramcars, mmtb, lists, depots, depot allocation