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Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Presentation Notes, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Electric Vehicles for Street Public Transport", 1975
... at the aspects of the Z class trams, its operation and specifications.... Trams tramways MMTB Z class Lectures Presentations Marked on top ...Presentation or Lecture notes, titled "Electric Vehicles for Street Public Transport", 14 pages, 1 loose page, 1 diagram and 1 page attachment giving specification details of the new Z class trams. Presentation titled "Electric Vehicles for Street Public Transport", presented by Dudley Snell, 6th May 1975. Looks at the aspects of the Z class trams, its operation and specifications.Marked on top edge "Commentary to accompany slides re Imperative and Technology of New Rolling Stocked, procured 1975", number "85" in top right hand corner and stamped on cover and inside cover page "Discarded from PTC Library 22 Oct 1989"trams, tramways, mmtb, z class, lectures, presentations -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Colour Photograph/s, c1998
... of a B class? tram See Reg Item 5803 for details of Paul... Trams tramways Conductors Drivers Crews B class Interiors Colour ...Colour photograph of Paul Grech sitting in the drivers cab of a B class? tram See Reg Item 5803 for details of Paul - No. 3533, MMTB 1960 - 1998trams, tramways, conductors, drivers, crews, b class, interiors -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Magazine, Dale Budd, "Melbourne on the brink of change", May. 1998
... , Z class tram overhauls, pantograph operation, possible..., historic fleet, non-passenger cars, Z class tram overhauls ...Photocopy, 12 sheets, of a magazine article titled "Melbourne on the brink of change", Trolley Wire, May 1998 by Dale Budd about the corporatisation of Melbourne's trams into Swanston and Yarra Trams. Gives details of the fleet, operational aspects, ticketing and driver-only operation. Includes notes on South Melbourne depot sale, historic fleet, non-passenger cars, Z class tram overhauls, pantograph operation, possible privatisation, Preston Workshops, low floor trams, W class. Also a brief update of March 1998.trams, tramways, swanston trams, yarra trams, south melbourne depot, driver only modifications, ticket machines, lists, depot allocation, z class, w class, heritage fleet, privatisation -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Tour notes, Keith Kings, Adult Education Association, 9/1971
... Set of tour notes using tram L class 104. Gives details... of tour notes using tram L class 104. Gives details of the tram ...Set of tour notes using tram L class 104. Gives details of the tram used, South Melbourne depot, cable trams, the route - Spencer St, Bridge Road Richmond, Hawthorn, Malvern, Queensway, Ackland St, St Kilda, and return to South Melbourne depot. Prepared by Keith Kings and the TMSV.Demonstrates a set of tour notes for a non-tramway enthusiast group,Tour notes - two Foolscap sheets for a tour by the Adult Education Association Historical Group of Vic - 12-9-1971trams, tram tours, tours, tour notes, south melbourne depot, adult education assoc -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, Herald Sun, "New trams as bad as old", 1/8/1993
... the tram fleet breakdowns,, faults in all classes of trams... breakdowns,, faults in all classes of trams and issues with parts ...Article by Lyall Johnson provides information about the tram fleet breakdowns,, faults in all classes of trams and issues with parts. Notes the storage of the W class trams, its operations, leasing of trams by the previous Labor Government. Has quotes from Paul Mees, Lou DeGregorio Union Secretary, and PTC Spokesperson Sandra McLaren. Has photo of each type of tram and a summary of its performance underneath.Yields information about the performance of the Melbourne tram fleet in 1993 - poor.Newspaper clipping from the Herald Sun 1-8-1993 titled - "New trams as bad as old"trams, tramways, leasing, a class, b class, z class, w class, faults, performance, overhauls -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, "Collins Street Melbourne", late 1930s
... Melbourne", with W2 class tram 388 (Kew Depot, route 47), climbing... Melbourne", with W2 class tram 388 (Kew Depot, route 47), climbing ...Rose Series postcard No. P 1523, titled "Collins Street Melbourne", with W2 class tram 388 (Kew Depot, route 47), climbing the hill to Russell Street. Yields information about Collins Street mid 1930s.Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear.tramways, trams, w2 class, collins st, tram 388, route 47 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
document - Clock, c2005
... Souvenir Clock - "Australian Canned Clock - W class tram... Class Trams Souvenir Clock - "Australian Canned Clock - W class ...Souvenir Clock - "Australian Canned Clock - W class tram". Image of W 907 set in small can wrapped with a plastic sheet titled "Melbourne's W class Tram" Clock with alarm hand, second hand, battery operated with stand. AA Battery required (battery removed at the time of cataloguing) For details see: http://www.somethingaussie.com.au/products/?productId=1686 (accessed 3/1/14). tram, trams, clock, souvenirs, w class trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Instruction, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), "Operation of Z class Trams", mid 1980's
... Trams", providing instructions for the operation of Z class... Trams tramways MMTB Z class Training Operations Instructions ...Duplicated A4p 9 page document titled "Operation of Z class Trams", providing instructions for the operation of Z class trams, fault finding, running out, changing ends, brake issues, defective doors, track brake, lights, automatic points, loud speaker, Public Address, safety, hot weather, tram No. 5, Z3 tramcars, slip indication, changing destinations, overspeed and defects.trams, tramways, mmtb, z class, training, operations, instructions, faults -
Tramway Heritage Centre
Photo
... Photograph of seven people standing in front a W2 class... in front a W2 class tram at Kew Depot. There are three woman ...Photograph of seven people standing in front a W2 class tram at Kew Depot. There are three woman in MMTB uniforms then a man in a suit and hat then three woman in MMTB uniforms.The back of the photograph is stamped, it is quite faded, but the decipherable parts reads: COPYRIGHT The Herald & Weekly Times LTD. Melbourne Australia Not to be Reproduced ??????????? Without Written Permission -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), mid 1970's?
... in front of a Z class tram. Photographer unknown....?? at Preston Workshops standing in front of a Z class tram ...Black and White photograph of Fred Turner (left) and seven other workers, mid 1970's?? at Preston Workshops standing in front of a Z class tram. Photographer unknown.trams, tramways, personnel, preston workshops -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Wal Jack, 4/01/1943 12:00:00 AM
... : the tram class was originally and E, but maximum traction cars were... Tram 41 On rear in ink. 'M&MTB, 'C' class No. 41 (Maximum ...Black & white photograph of M&MTB 'E' 41 on Balloon loop at St. Kilda 4-1-1943. Tram has painted white strip under drivers windows, above headlight and bumper bars (part) and on edge of footboards. Has Kew-Cotham Road destination. Route 69. See inscription markings for further details. Note: the tram class was originally and E, but maximum traction cars were later classified by the MMTB as "C"; see Destination city p14. Tram was later to become SECV Ballarat No. 38. Hi Res image and of back added 10-12-2013 Reimaged 17/7/2017 both front and back.On rear in ink. 'M&MTB, 'C' class No. 41 (Maximum Traction Trucks) ex Prahran & Malvern TT. car on Balloon Loop, Esplanade St. Kilda, (opp. Luna Park). St. Kilda - Cotham Rd. Kew line - route No. 69. 4-1-43' Has been stamped 'W.Jack, No. T337, copyright'.trams, tramways, mmtb, st kilda , tram 41 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Rattling through the years", 21/06/1983 12:00:00 AM
... class trams, opinions of travellers, motorists, writers, Don... class trams, opinions of travellers, motorists, writers, Don ...Newspaper clipping - from the Melbourne Living section of The Age, 21/6/1983 titled "Rattling through the years", written by Robert Honeybun. Looks at the history of trams in Melbourne, W class trams, opinions of travellers, motorists, writers, Don Dunstan, heritage trams, tourism. Has a sketch by Horner of cable cars, VR 6 and and a new articulated tramcar.trams, tramways, trams, melbourne, passengers, tram stops, tramways -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Sign - Door stop sign ex an Z3 tram, Yarra Trams
... Fitted to the folding doors of a Z3 class trams to warn... Fitted to the folding doors of a Z3 class trams to warn motorists ...Fitted to the folding doors of a Z3 class trams to warn motorists that a passenger was about to alight or board and that they must stop. Sign shaped to be above heads of people waiting on platform stops.Demonstrates methods of warning motorists that they must stop when passing a tram.Sign - galvanised steel sheet with a baked white enamel paint finish and overlaid with a reflective white and red "Stop" Two samples held - one with a more extensive red section. Has three stainless steel bolts with washers on the right hand side to fix the sign to an opening door.tramcars, z3 class, signs, passengers, safety -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, "The City skyline from St Kilda Road Melbourne", late 1930s
... class tram No. 600? (St Kilda Beach route 17... class tram No. 600? (St Kilda Beach route 17). In the background ...Rose Series postcard No. P4731 titled "The City skyline from St Kilda Road Melbourne". Photo looking north from the intersection Alexandra Ave, along St Kilda Road. In the view is W2 class tram No. 600? (St Kilda Beach route 17). In the background are two other W2 class trams. A policeman is on point duty with all the southbound motor cars stopped in a line. The tram stop on the light standard in the middle of the road is also visible. See item 8037 for a similar view.Yields information Swanston St late 1930s.Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear.tramways, trams, st kilda road, alexandra ave -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Flag, MTA 1985 Centenary, 1985
... on the route number boxes on Melbourne W class trams. Made from... a cable tram - with a bogie cable trailer and Melbourne Z class ...A flag or banner made for the centenary of Melbourne trams in 1985 by the Metropolitan Transit Authority to be used on the route number boxes on Melbourne W class trams. Made from a synthetic fabric, sewn on all four edges, with left hand edge made with a slot to fit a wooden pole. Features a cable tram - with a bogie cable trailer and Melbourne Z class tram, with the words "100 years of Trams" Two copies held.trams, tramways, melbourne, centenaries, flags, public transport -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, Herald Sun, "Thank you, Melbourne", 11/08/1991 12:00:00 AM
... saving Melbourne's W class trams. Premier Joan Kirner announced... Trams tramways W Class Sale Of Trams Scrapped Trams Tramcars ...Newspaper clipping from the Herald-Sun, Sunday 11/8/1991, titled "Thank you, Melbourne", written by Michael Ryan about saving Melbourne's W class trams. Premier Joan Kirner announced a moratorium on scrapping or selling the previous Wednesday. Gives background to the tramcars and their use. Notes a comment from David Clarke, Spokesman for Friends of the W class trams that they should be operational. Has a photo of tram 758.trams, tramways, w class, sale of trams, scrapped trams, tramcars, tram 758 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Leisure object - Cardboard Model Tram, Ministry of Transport, mid 1970's?
... class tram No. 5, has specification details on the base... Trams tramways Models Z class Cardboard, punched out, folding ...Cardboard, punched out, folding model tram - Melbourne Z class tram No. 5, has specification details on the base. Showing route 96. Probably produced by the Ministry of Transport mid 1970's. See also Reg Items 381 and 382 for a MMTB bus and a VicRail Silver Train. Two further examples found in cabinets added 14-11-2015 and added to the folder - both are complete sheets of card.trams, tramways, models, z class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Colour Print, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), c1975
... Colour print of the drivers console of a new Z class tram... Trams tramways Z class Interiors Drivers Colour print ...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
Photograph - Colour Print, c1985
... Colour print of A class tram 259 running as a Special... Trams tramways A class Kew High St tram 259 Colour print ...Colour print of A class tram 259 running as a Special in High St Kew at the junction with the Mont Albert line, c1985. Has a Coles store and Maton's Pharmacy building in the background.trams, tramways, a class, kew, high st, tram 259 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper - Photocopy Z class, The Railway News, Melbourne's New Trams, 1975
... class trams for Melbourne. Item written by Malcolm Lind... Provides a short description and features of the new Z class trams ...Provides a short description and features of the new Z class trams for Melbourne. Item written by Malcolm Lind for the NSW School Railway Clubs Association. Gives a list of features and data dimensions.Yields information about the manufacture of the Z class trams and the specifications.Document - two sheets stapled in top left hand corner - Photocopy of an article on "Melbourne's New Trams" The Railway News July August 1975trams, tramways, new trams, comeng, z class, commonwealth engineering, mmtb, asea, design of new trams, specifications -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Colour print - Harbour Esplanade - Docklands, Jan. 2003
... Colour print showing two W class trams in Harbour Esplanade... Colour print showing two W class trams in Harbour Esplanade ...Colour print showing two W class trams in Harbour Esplanade with the "Telstra Dome" in the background. Photo is probably soon after the opening of the section of the City Circle route in Jan. 2003.Yields information about the Melbourne Docklands.Colour print on paper - Kodak Professional papertrams, tramways, harbour esplanade, docklands melbourne, telstra dome, w class trams -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Sign - Warning Sign - Passengers are not allowed in this Compartment, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), 1940s?
... driving compartment of a W class trams to advise passengers... Pounds" - provided in each driving compartment of a W class trams ...Sign - "Passengers are not allowed in this Compartment / By-Law No. 5 Maximum Penalty Five Pounds" - provided in each driving compartment of a W class trams to advise passengers that they were not permitted in the driver/s cabin. Demonstrates MMTB tramcar signage.Sign - engraved brass sheet, with black lettering and lining on the outside and screw holes in each corner.tramways, tramcars, sign, passenger signs, behaviour -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Track cleaner 7 - East Coburg, Bob Lilburn, 24-4-1966
... of W2 class trams when built. It is now at the TMSV Bylands... class trams when built. It is now at the TMSV Bylands site ...Photo shows MMTB Track cleaner No. 7 on the east Coburg Route in use during roadworks. The tram was fitted with cabins of W2 class trams when built. It is now at the TMSV Bylands site.Demonstrates the use of a track cleaner tram No. 7Photograph - Track cleaner 7 - East Coburgin ink on rear - MMTB - No. 7 - East Coburg Route 24-4-66 R Lilburn Photo.tramways, works trams, track cleaner, tram 7, east coburg -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "MMTB - Engineering Department Running sheds Branch - Changeovers W class Trams - Form 3B" "Depot summary form for crews to report tram defects", c1980
... the type of defects that change overs were made for W class trams... Trams tramways Preston Workshops W Class Reports Depots Faults ...Report, single A4 sheet summary for periods showing the type of defects that change overs were made for W class trams, at each depot - titled - "MMTB - Engineering Department Running sheds Branch - Changeovers W class Trams - Form 3B" and hand written in ink on top of the sheet - "Depot summary form for crews to report tram defects". Gives some 36 reasons why a changeover may have occurred.trams, tramways, preston workshops, w class, reports, depots, faults -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Specification, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Window Glass Specifications", c1973
... sizes and specifications for W class trams only. Gives... sizes and specifications for W class trams only. Gives ...Photocopy of a MMTB / MTA sheet giving the various glass sizes and specifications for W class trams only. Gives description, store schedule, metric and imperial size and tram type fitted to.trams, tramways, tramcars, specification -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative record - Depot List, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), c1998
... at the various depots, includes Z and B class trams, Sydney R, Scrubbers... depots, includes Z and B class trams, Sydney R, Scrubbers ...A4 photocopied sheet providing the location of tramcars at the various depots, includes Z and B class trams, Sydney R, Scrubbers, including Heritage cars stored at Hawthorn. Undated - 1998ctrams, tramways, tramcars, depot allocation, lists, depots -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: BENDIGO'S TRAM SYSTEM
... trams, different classes of trams. Geelong's Birney Cars, two... operating trams, different classes of trams. Geelong's Birney Cars ...Information on trams. Includes small photo of Trams 24 & 26, Map of Bendigo Tram routes 1972and 1996, Ballarat No 26 tram, S 164 tram, and No 38 tram. Mentioned is the individual history and where they can be found, operating and non operating trams, different classes of trams. Geelong's Birney Cars, two of which came to Bendigo and the Type G (Birney Safety Cars). Other information includes Nos, First introduced, Last withdrawn, Electrics (motors), Size and Seating/Crush Load. (8 pages).bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - bendigo's tram system, battery trams, steam trams, electricity supply company of victoria, toastrack trams, david bromage, bendigo tramways, state electricity commission of victoria, the bendigo trust, chris brownbill, bendigo talking tram, david hoadley, prahran and malvern tramways trust, hawthorn tramways trust, fitzroy northcote and preston tramways trust, melbourne brunswick and coburg tramways trust, north melbourne electric tramway and lighting co, sydney tramway museum, tramway museum of victoria, railpage australia, ballarat vintage tramway, andrew cox, russell jones, australian electric transport museum, birney cars, j g brill & co, bob hawke, adelaide municipal tramways trust, tim blythman, bill winn, john radcliffe -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Badge, Swanston Trams, 1999 Qantas Grand Prix
... Prix featuring a checkered flag and the front of a B class tram... featuring a checkered flag and the front of a B class tram ...Badge or lapel pin for tram crews at the 1999 Qantas Grand Prix featuring a checkered flag and the front of a B class tram, with a card giving details or the item and signed by Russell Nathan as Chief Executive.Demonstrates a Swanston Trams badge given to crewsBadge or lapel pin made with a gloss painted finish and a pin with the retaining clip on the rear within a plastic packet and card. Two copies held. tramways, badges, grand prix, swanston trams, crews -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard - Shrine of Remembrance, St Kilda Road and W class trams, National View by Murfett Publishing, 1970c
... Road and W class trams W2 257? route 3 inbound in St Kilda Road... and W class trams W2 257? route 3 inbound in St Kilda Road ...National View postcard of Shrine of Remembrance, St Kilda Road and W class trams W2 257? route 3 inbound in St Kilda Road with two other Ws outbound. Photo c1970Yields information about St Kilda Road early 1970sPostcard - by National View by Murfett Pty Ltd - divided back with title and publisher details. Card No. P1020-4trams, tramways, w class, w2 class, st kilda rd, shrine of remembrance -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Magazine, Association of Railway Enthusiasts (ARE), "Tram Tracks - Vol 1 - No. 3 - July 1946", Jul. 1946
... class 36 "dog car", use of T class cars, W3 class trams, U206... Trams tramways Melbourne T Class W3 class VR Trams Glenhuntly ...Magazine - five Gestener duplication sheets - titled "Tram Tracks - Vol 1 - No. 3 - July 1946" - the Journal of Association of Victorian Tramway Enthusiasts. Has notes on the PCC car, Glenhuntly depot tour, construction of the Latrobe St tram line, C class 36 "dog car", use of T class cars, W3 class trams, U206, Ballarat 16, notes from other cities, Sydney, notes on VR tramcars and details of the Association.trams, tramways, melbourne, t class, w3 class, vr trams, glenhuntly tram depot